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If you have found yourself in debt and with bad credit, don’t despair. There are steps you can take to get back that good credit rating you once had. Here are 3 tips that can help you build a solid foundation and get control of your finances again. Know upfront that you are not alone. Life happens to all of us. Your credit may have taken a hit due to a loss of a job, unexpected medical bills, or any number of different reasons. But that doesn’t mean you just throw in the towel and give up.

1. Set Up A Plan The first step to take is putting together a financial plan of action. Yes, it is going to take some time to get out of debt and regain your credit rating. No doubt about that. But you need a plan moving forward that you can follow. Actually, it is really two plans as I will explain. First, set up a plan for paying off your creditors. Even if it is a much smaller amount than the minimum payment for now, at least set up a plan to pay something. You’ll find that lenders will work with you in most every case if you just give them a chance. Don’t avoid this step because if you do it will make getting back on your feet again take years longer. The next plan is one for setting up a budget and living within it. I know that doesn’t sound all that exciting, but it is vital. Be sure to pay any extras that you used to charge on credit cards… with cash. If you don’t have the cash then you can’t get the item. This forces you to know your limits and to stay within them.