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5 Things To Think About Before Declaring Bankruptcy

When you feel like you can’t pay your bills, the pressure is enormous; we’re all been there. Sometimes the pressure is so great that you don’t know what to do or where to start, so you don’t do anything. Trust me, that’s the worst thing you could ever do.

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At some point, when all seems hopeless, maybe you start thinking about bankruptcy. This can be a way of starting over, but bankruptcy of today isn’t like it used to be. You don’t always get everything taken care of; there are still some things you’re liable for, such as student loans and taxes. You also have to deal with that 7-year period of limbo, in some cases 10 years, where your life is pretty much on hold if you want to buy something but need credit to help you out.
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3 Things To Know About Bankruptcy & Your Business

No one ever wants to think about bankruptcy, but it happens frequently. Whether it’s business or personal, sometimes it feels like it’s unavoidable. There’s a stigma attached to it although, strangely enough, rich people don’t feel as often as the rest of us.

Still, it’s something that needs to be addressed because it’s not the “end all” that it sounds like it can be… at least not across the board. We’re going to talk about 3 things we feel you should know and understand so that you’re armed with at least a little bit of knowledge if you believe it’s something you should consider.
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