A Complete Bankruptcy Refresher
Everyone from retail chains, to individuals with medical and credit card debt, and even entire cities can file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is sometimes the only way out of debt and while it may have negative short-term effects, it provides a solution to a problem that so many of us will struggle with at some point in our lives. Financial experts and attorneys define the most common debt as “unsecured”. An example of very common unsecured debt is accrued credit card and medical debt. As we know, This doesn’t always happen as a result of a direct mismanagement of our funds. Life can throw us curve balls in the blink of an eye and put us into financial trouble quickly. A perfect example of this our country’s current crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic. There are also things to consider when deciding whether or not to file bankruptcy such as how it may impact your credit, how long the process takes, and the debt thresholds each type of bankruptcy requires. As every situation is different, so let’s discuss each of the most common types.