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.

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). New debt may not be discharged. Quicker collections process

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.

Things to Consider BEFORE Filing 9 A bankruptcy filing could determine whether or not you get a job. Your insurance rates could rise. You may find it difficult to rent an apartment or qualify for a home loan. Bankruptcies stay on your credit report for 10 years. Bankruptcy can lower your credit score.

Things to Do BEFORE Filing: 10 Reduce your spending Talk with your creditors. Talk with a nonprofit counseling agency. Talk with an attorney and understand the consequences of declaring bankruptcy. Consider consolidation carefully.

TIPS TO REMEMBER 11 Keep track of your daily expenses. Save money on a regular basis. Make changes right away if you see yourself starting to get into financial trouble. Pay attention to your household finances, especially if you are married.

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