If your debt to income ratio is at 50% your in great shape. It doesnt matter how much you have coming in, if things are close at the end of the month your in bad shape. Pay off those credit card bills first, then the car, then the insurance. I worked for a credit counseling agency so trust me I know. If you make 200K and only have $600 a month left over, you have no credit. Let me know if you need more info.