See About Fixing Your Credit After Bankruptcy

By Troy T Dixon

Somebody who is stressed with late payments may not want to consider bankruptcy because it carries such a negative stigma. However, if you are in a downward spiral economically and you can no longer make your normal payments, bankruptcy may well be the very best decision because it will allow you to begin over again.

Being overdue on credit payments and not being able to catch up can cause a good amount of stress. Collectors calling you at all times and knowing the cash is not there affects not only your finances but also your long-term wellbeing. You must also take into account that delinquent payments will stay on your credit report for 7 years or more just like a bankruptcy.

While you may think that a bankruptcy is the last resort it may be the best solution for your financial troubles. The strain will be off and you can get started back in the right direction. You will also be able to direct your energies on your income and job situation rather than just the late payments that you cannot make.

Both a bankruptcy and late payments will stay on your credit report for the same quantity of time so both affect you negatively. But the bankruptcy will permit you a new beginning minus the constant worry while if you keep attempting to catch up on your payments you will simply draw out your anguish. As time passes it also becomes much easier to get credit so your economic life has a chance to improve noticeably.

So even though bankruptcy has a negative stigma and you might think it is a last alternative many times it may be the only valid way to turn your financial situation around. When you start again with a clean slate you can begin rebuilding good credit but if you continue to try to catch up on your obligations you may just be digging a deeper hole for yourself.

Right away following a bankruptcy you can begin to reconstruct your credit. You almost certainly will not be able to get a ordinary credit card or loan but you can start with a secured credit card or a small loan from your local bank or credit union. You may also have to pay a higher interest rate but if you only borrow a small amount that should not distress you too much. Just make sure that you pay regular payments for at least 3 to 6 months and always be on time.

If you apply for a secured credit card you will need to put $500 or $1000 in a savings account that will be used as security for your credit card. Many credit card companies offer this type of service and it can be an outstanding way to rebuild credit.

As soon as you begin to take these actions your credit will get better. It will still take some time but you will be on the right track. If you are drowning in past due bills you may not want to file bankruptcy but the fact is that it may be the only rational solution for turning your life around again economically. - 31377

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