I closed all accts, paid wifes 40k in debt in 5 yrs, still bad credit, cant even get a 1000 cc to build credit

Question by mkimble65: I closed all accts, paid wifes 40k in debt in 5 yrs, still bad credit, cant even get a 1000 cc to build credit
I know there are those that would say not to pay it, but I manned up and paid my debt. For 5 years I sat at home, did nothing but work and pay. Now I need a car, bank turned me down with a 600 score, can't even get a 1000 cc to charge gas and food and pay off each month - even after arguing that I need it only to move forward and establish credit. I have

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