Debt Factoid
A few mistakes on your credit won't ruin it forever; there are ways around it and ways that you can re-establish good credit. Don't give up, there is still a chance that you will have that home or car. The best thing to do is to make an honest attempt to fix your mistakes. Talk to your creditors and find out what you can do to fix it and maybe with a little hard work you can get your creditors to forgive you and offer you the opportunity of a second chance.