Bankruptcy Breakthrough: 5 Ways To Get Back On Your Feet
Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 6:00 AM | 2 Comments
Getting back up after a rough bankruptcy filing is understandably hard for many people.
In a time when they are not only financially vulnerable but emotionally and mentally burned out as well, it’s nearly impossible to gather the strength and prowess to cook up a plan to get you back on track.
Here are five tips on how to deal with the fallout of bankruptcy filing.
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Keep a Close Eye on Your Credit Report
Consumers must obtain a copy of their credit reports from all three major credit rating agencies in the U.S. including Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Check the reports for any inaccuracies and missing information regarding your personal information, such as contact details, employment history, and current address.
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Open a Credit Card
It might feel scary and like déjà vu to secure one of the very tools that caused you to go bankrupt in the first place, but opening a credit card is the best way to reestablish your financial credibility gradually.
Simply go to your local bank, fill out an application form, and deposit the minimum amount of cash required for a secured account.
The bank will then be able to provide you with a credit card with a line of credit equal to a specific percentage of your deposited cash.
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Let Go of the Shame
Bankruptcy creates that feeling of guilt and shame inside your mind.
It’s a stigma that can affect how you see yourself and how you act.
Know that bankruptcy is not an unusual case. Don’t focus on the situation you are in, instead focus on improving your situation and getting back on your feet.
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Create a Budget
Now that you’ve been given a fresh start, make sure to use it properly.
Build a strong foundation through a well-detailed and realistic budget plan that lists your monthly income and expenses with accuracy.
It will be hard to manage every dollar that comes into your bank account, but it’s definitely one of the simplest ways to avoid further financial trouble.
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Get Legal Help
After bankruptcy, you’ve still got a ton of paper trail to deal with. Getting legal assistance from professionals, like Thomas A Corletta, can help with accomplishing the complex tasks ahead.
Be mindful of what you do and what you decide on after bankruptcy. Make sure that your decisions come from logic and reasoning, not from emotions that are subject to inaccuracies and unreasonableness.
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2 Responses to “Bankruptcy Breakthrough: 5 Ways To Get Back On Your Feet”
By Laurie on Sep 22, 2016, 11:59 pm | Reply
It is a smart idea to check your credit report a short time after your bankruptcy has been discharged to ensure that everything was reported accurately and there are no discrepancies. Great tip on the secured card. When choosing one, look for one that reports to the major credit bureaus. Thanks for sharing!
By Dencil Pumps on Sep 23, 2016, 2:15 am | Reply
Really great article, Glad to read the article. It is very informative for us. Thanks for posting.