Avoid Bankruptcy

By Ivan Dooher

If you are faced with a debt problem there are many options to explore. Finding the right solution to your debts can change your life

There are debt solutions available that can be much more beneficial for you, than Bankruptcy. An Insolvency Practitioner can help you figure out your options and come to the best solution for your circumstances.

One way of getting out of debt is to enter into a Debt Management Plan. This solution is normally the first port of call when your debts are getting out of hand and you can no longer manage the monthly payments. The first thing to do is determine how bad your debt problem is. You should tally up all of your debts working out your total amount owed to your creditors and the total monthly minimum payments owed.

If you have any assets and your debt is getting too hard to control you should think about selling them. Don't panic! This wouldn't mean you have to sell your large items of value, but you may make the situation a little less difficult by selling the smaller ones.

Next, it can pay to approach your creditors and see what options they can offer you. It's in their interests that you don't end up having to declare yourself bankrupt as they're more likely to get the debt paid that way. If you contact them and let them know that you do want to pay the debt off but are having trouble, they may well have a procedure in place to offer you an alternative payment plan. However, make sure you check the terms of any plan they offer you thoroughly as usual.

An Individual Voluntary Arrangement or IVA may be a debt solution an Insolvency Practitioner will discuss with you. This is a formal debt solution passed by the government in 1986, as a means to people struggling with their debt; offering them a chance of freedom without any severe consequences; otherwise known as an alternative to Bankruptcy. Your creditors are offered only what you can realistically afford to pay. The Scottish version of the IVA is known as a Trust Deed.

If you are so deep down to even think about getting out of debt and it is spiralling out of control, you should avoid robbing Peter to pay Paul and get advice as soon as possible. The only way out is to face your problem. There are tailored debt solutions to help you get out of your financial predicament. - 31377

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