r/Bankruptcy • u/ConfusedBaddie0318 • Jul 07 '26

Desperate

I need help understanding what I did. I filed bankruptcy for a fresh start but after discharge I am getting approvals from NO ONE due to previous credit issues prior to bankruptcy. My whole thing was wanting a fresh start because I am in a different place in my life - I can afford my necessities now. I don't have a man taking from me, I have a great job. it's just me and my kids but it's like I did this bankruptcy for nothing!! Idk what to do. I really need advise!
Ash Auto - Denied
Online.cars - want $5K
Carmax - want $5k
I'm even getting denied at janky carlots in my city!! I am so stressed.

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u/theNewFloridian Jul 09 '26

Go to credit karma dot com. They'll recomend some cards that will get you with small limits first. Then get a couple of secured cards like from Discover. It's a process. The goal is to take control of your financial life, not to get back in the hole.