I've been in and out of debt, but now i'm on top of it for good. I've gone around and around with things like debt collectors and discharging credit, both for myself and for others
I WAS in the hole for more than 15000, but that's been pared down now, thanks to frugal living, working with a credit company, and discharging some credit cards
next step: fix credit score, and then use credit WISELY
Educate yourself! best advice ever