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Reasons to Avoid Bankruptcy
If you’re in more debt than you can handle, you may be contemplating a bankruptcy. It’s important to know that a bankruptcy is usually not in your best interest. There are several reasons to avoid filing for bankruptcy, including:
- When you file bankruptcy, it shows up on your credit report. It’s not a short-term note on your report; the fact that you have filed for bankruptcy will be on your credit report for the next ten years.
- If you think that your troubles will be over ten years after filing for bankruptcy, think again. Often, lenders or potential employers may ask if you have filed a bankruptcy in the past on an application. Legally, you must answer “yes”, even if it’s been more than ten years since you filed.
- It’s now a common practice for employers to run a credit check on potential employees. A credit check is a way for employers to determine a candidate’s level of responsibility, and a bankruptcy will always be viewed in a very negative light. Even if you had a legitimate reason for filing bankruptcy, there%2