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Avoiding An Ominous Bankruptcy In A Failing Economy

by Chris Channing

When a bankruptcy occurs, a consumer is declaring all of his or her debts as too much, and they disappear. This may seem like magic, but know that it is far from it. Bankruptcy will mar a credit rating of the consumer for up to 10 years, and will be a factor in the hiring process of jobs and even applications for living spaces.

Debt is created when there is more outgoing money than what is coming in. Sometimes the problem isn’t thinking of new ways to bring in money- it’s thinking of how one could cut down on their expenditures. Shopping addiction is a very real threat to young adults, as studies show. Not being able to control one’s urges to buy things that aren’t necessary is a sign of a real problem, and counseling should be obtained before continuing the act of becoming debt-free.

There are financial aids that are available, sometimes for free if it is part of a government program. Financial aids will be able to ask credit companies and lenders for better deals, consolidate debts, or otherwise budget a consumer who has proven he or she can’t do so. This is the best solution for young adults who haven’t had the helpful guidance in finance topics from parents.

When market conditions change, interest rates that are current may be better than rates of the past in which loans and debts were tacked on. If that is the case, refinancing a debt is possible, in which the better interest rates are applied to the debt. This isn’t always much of a help with small debts, but even with as little as $1,000 in debt it can make a considerable difference each month.

Consolidating a debt is what happens when one takes debts from many companies or lenders and creates one single debt. This is usually the result of a lender offering a consolidation package, which allows for smaller individual payments but usually extends the life of a debt. It also gives the lender a cut in the form of more interest rates to pay, but debt consolidation still makes a debt more affordable when there isn’t enough money to live on after paying bills.

Of course, spending money isn’t always the problem in the equation. Making money, whether employed or not, is what should be targeted after expenses are lined out. obtaining a second job if employment is had is always a good idea. Otherwise, applying for government benefits of unemployment or disability can help alleviate the blow of debts that comes each month.

In Conclusion

Bankruptcy may seem like an easy way out, and indeed it can be, it will have long-lasting effects that should be considered. Talk to a financial aid to find out more information on your options.

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