No Job, But Have Cash (Wells Fargo, pay, deposit, credit)
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How do I sign up for things like internet, cable, cell phone and other services with a bad credit rating (husband induced, I'm recently divorced), but with a fair amount of cash? I have some money from the divorce, a small inheritance and an insurance policy. I look really bad on paper, but would have no problem paying the bill. Is there any way around this?
How do I sign up for things like internet, cable, cell phone and other services with a bad credit rating (husband induced, I'm recently divorced), but with a fair amount of cash? I have some money from the divorce, a small inheritance and an insurance policy. I look really bad on paper, but would have no problem paying the bill. Is there any way around this?
Umm...how are you on the Internet NOW??
Try getting a pre-paid credit card from Western Union or another outfit that'll put your name on the card.Then use the card to get Internet service.
And a cell phone.
And cable.
Try getting a pre-paid credit card from Western Union or another outfit that'll put your name on the card.Then use the card to get Internet service.
And a cell phone.
And cable.
I'm at a friend's house. I'm borrowing a laptop and using their internet.
Thanks, I can do a pre-paid card. I'm just not very savvy about how to get around these matters.
Water, electric, gas you can probably get by with a deposit. Cell companies might want you to get a pre- paid plan.
I think that I'll have to do pre-paid on the cell. I walked into a Verizon store the other day and after half an hour they were still throwing more questions at me than answers - and asking for a sizable deposit.
Anybody have any ideas on a good (high volume) prepaid?
I am also "on my own" now, and no job. After my ex left, I switched all my services over into my name. I'm not old enough to officially retire, but that's what I put down on any application I fill out: Retired. No one questions it.
I am also "on my own" now, and no job. After my ex left, I switched all my services over into my name. I'm not old enough to officially retire, but that's what I put down on any application I fill out: Retired. No one questions it.
Sounds like a good plan, however, your credit may be better than the OP's
At one time Wells Fargo had a secured credit card. I referred a person to them and the gal asked how he new about it as it was not advertised as such. Anyway he put a large amount of deposit on it and was a go for it from then on. They can't refuse any purchase as the money is already there. The CASH up front is the deal...then pay off any balance statement that they send you and your deposit is still whole...building a credit rating.
I think you can say you are self-employed, and show them your bank/investment statements that verify that you have the assets. If you have a checking account, you ought to be able to qualify for a debit card, which can't be distinguished from a credit card.
Some landline providers, as I recall, will hook up a phone for you if you pay in advance for a certain service contract. That would be a lot cheaper than a cell phone, and you can get any prepaid cell for times when you actually need one, like tracfone, which can be as low as 20c a minute.
If people give you a runaround, sometimes they soften up if you say you are willing to pay six months in advance for service.
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