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While growing up I didn’t know much about the power of credit. I remember when I turned eighteen a co-worker and I were talking, and he informed me that he knew a place in the mall that would let people get jewelry without paying for it. All I had to do was tell them what I liked and sign a document.
Me, being the naive and clueless young girl that I was, got excited and basically told him to lead the way. Well folks, he didn’t lie! I walked in, picked out a 14k herringbone necklace, signed a few documents and walked out. Easy right?!?!?
Wake Up Call
HA, yeah OK! Now let’s fast forward this thing a bit. A few years later, I wanted a new car. I walked into the dealership and they asked “did I have any credit?”. I said, “No!”. They pulled my credit report and guess what was there. That herringbone necklace that I thought I only had to sign! Trust me when I tell you that I was just as surprised as they were. I literally had no idea that I was supposed to pay for that necklace. I tell you I can’t make this up!
The dealer told me that it was still possible for me to get a car. However, they suggested that I pay that debt off, wait a bit and then come back and try again.
Now at the age of 22 I didn’t make much, so I decided to NOT pay the debt and buy a used car for like $1200.00.

You would think I had learned a valuable lesson from that entire incident. That was furthest from the truth. I didn’t get serious about my credit until I was close to thirty.
I remember sitting down with my step-mom so that she could teach me how to create a budget and what I needed to do to stay on track.

Welcome to Good Credit
After that I was very diligent about paying my bills on time, saving money, and paying off past debts. So much so that I got approved for a credit line of $11,000, approved for a new apartment, and the car that I had been obsessing over for months. I definitely felt like I had arrived! Yas girl, yasss!
Yipee!!!!

Falling Off The Wagon
The biggest lesson I have learned throughout my credit journey is that attaining something can be a lot easier than retaining something.
Meaning, I got cocky and although I didn’t go completely back to where I started I was close. Yep, I fell off the wagon and after trying so hard to repair my credit for a second time on my own, I decided to work with Lexington Law Firm for much needed assistance.

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After I did a little research, I was more than ready to get back on the track to financial freedom, so I logged into www.lexingtonlaw.com, and followed these easy steps to start working to repair my credit.
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I know, I know…You may be asking yourselves why I needed assistance from a credit repair service this time. Well I want more guidance so I won’t mess up a third time.
I am so happy I followed through with this, because now I am back on track and I will be able to get the nice new car that I want.

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This post had me sooo intrigued, Dawn. The beginning was hilarious! I really hope that herringbone necklace was poppin’!!! Because… Whew!
As a young person entering the world of credit, this was a much needed wake up call!!! I can’t tell you how many times I have been tempted to “buy” something I can’t afford. Lol! 😆 (I think we’re all guilty of that)…
From “little” things (me wanting the latest smartphone) to ridiculously HUGE things (me wanting a new car)… The later never happened thankfully! I went with a used one. 😅 But, yessss! Debt and BAD credit are two things I don’t need right now (or ever for that matter)!!!
What you said here is extremely true: “attaining something can be a lot easier than retaining something”. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Also, I’m sooo glad Lexington Law could help you out. I’m going to have to check it out and probably even refer a couple of people to this blog because one particular person (believe it or not) was talking to me the other day about “credit clinics”. SO CRAZYYY!!!
Once again, wonderful write-up, Dawn! I love the images you took too!!! The coins on the table, you jumping in the air, you driving that striking blue Ford EcoSport! Woot!! Woot!!
All in all, a super informative, entertaining, and well-organized post.
Great lessons you learned girl. I’ve had my share as well. Good credit is important and having the knowledge of help to get there is a blessing!
What powerful lessons you learned along the way! And now here you are sharing your knowledge with us. Thank you, such great advice!
The herringbone necklace…lol.
But seriously, Talking about credit and finances is so important in this day and age. I’m so glad we can network on that