Save. The TracFone is a prepaid phone that allows users to decide what kind of plan they want. Those who use TracFones can buy phone cards and add minutes for calls based on their needs. If you receive an SMS on your TracFone and want to reread it, you can retrieve it by just clicking a couple of times on your phone.
How a default affects your credit score. Once a late payment goes past 120 days it is considered to be in default. A default not only causes a further drop in your credit score, but it also signals the creditor that itâs time to send your account to a collections agency.
1. Pull Your Credit Reports. You probably know that bankruptcy is really, really bad for your credit. In fact, according to a FICO study, someone with an average credit score (around 680) could see their number plummet up to 150 points. Plus, bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for some time â up to 10 years from the filing date, though most Chapter 13 filings drop off after seven years. However, you wonât necessarily be stuck with subprime credit for that entire timeframe.