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Submit Your Debt Story

Sharing your story with Demos is one way to help the over 50 million other Americans who are trapped in the debt cycle.  If you or someone you know has a debt-related story, please take 5 minutes to answer the folowing questionnaire. 

If you prefer to tell your story on the phone, please call Myra at 212.389.1408.  All interviews will be kept strictly confidential and individuals may choose to remain anonymous. However, we also need people who are willing to share their stories with the media.

Credit card debt is not just a personal matter -- it is an urgent issue for millions of people across the country facing rising costs and dwindling paychecks.  We appreciate your time.

Please submit the form below or send by mail to

Myra Batchelder
Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action
220 Fifth Ave., Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10001


If you have any questions, please contact Myra Batchelder at 212.389.1408 or email debtstories@demos.org

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Please describe the particular circumstances or events that led to your current or past credit card debt situation.


What is the highest interest rate paid on your credit card? Has your interest rate been increased lately due to a late payment or change in your credit profile? If so, please tell us about the change.


Please explain any steps you have taken to get out of debt or plans you have for getting out of debt in the future.


What is the current amount of your total credit card debt?

What is the maximum amount of credit card debt you have held?

How many credit cards do you have today?


How much do you pay each month on your credit cards?
a) Only the minimum ($ amount: )
b) Slightly more than the minimum ($ amount: )
c) Other amount ($ amount: )

Follow up:
May we contact you to follow up with a brief phone interview? If yes, please tell us your phone number.


Are you willing to talk to the media about your experiences with credit card debt?
Yes
No

Please tell us more about yourself:

Name:
Phone:
Email:
City/State:
Age:
Occupation:
Age at which got first credit card:

 
 

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