Bankruptcy. A legal process to get out of debt when you can no longer make all your required payment.

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Bankruptcy

A legal process to get out of debt when you can no longer make all your required payment.

Reasons for Bankruptcy Medical Expenses Job Loss Business Losses Natural Disaster Credit Card Debt

Debt The entire amount of money a person owes to lenders.

Inflation An increase in the price of goods and services. A dollar in the future won’t buy as much as a dollar today. Did you know… Inflation usually averages between 3% and 4% each year. Inflation has influenced our economy for decades ranging from.5% to 18%. In 1971 a first class stamp cost 8 cents.

Bankruptcy Basics Chapter 7 LIQUIDATION Chapter 13 REORGANIZATON

Consequences of Bankruptcy Influences financial freedom Limits choices Pay more for credit Other people absorb your debt

Changes to Bankruptcy Law New law in effect October 17, New limits on personal bankruptcy. Requires those filing to get counseling before they are allowed to file. Bars filers with above-average income from filing Chapter 7 (liquidation). Those who have $100/month left over after paying certain debts and expenses have to submit repayment plan under Chapter 13 guidelines (reorganization).

Alternatives to Bankruptcy Out of court settlement Reduction of payments Attaining help from consumer credit counseling Payment of debts by selling or borrowing on property.

The United States Courts website offers several videos on the bankruptcy process. Click on the screen to go to their site.