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2. Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?

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   Personal bankruptcy filings averaged about 750,000 a year before COVID-19, but dropped off a cliff during the pandemic, thanks to government aid. "It was very consistent from 2014 to 2019 ...

3. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Remains on your credit report for seven to 10 years. You also have a limited ability to file. Chapter 13 can only be completed once every two years, and Chapter 7 can only be completed once every ...

4. How to avoid bankruptcy in retirement — and safeguard your ...

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   The most common type of bankruptcy, a chapter 7 filing involves liquidating — or selling — your assets to pay off your creditors and debts. Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

5. Chapter 13, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   The disadvantage of filing for personal bankruptcy is that, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a record of this stays on the individual's credit report for up to 7 years (up to 10 years for Chapter 7); [5] still, it is possible to obtain new debt or credit (cards, auto, or consumer loans) after only 12–24 months, and a new FHA mortgage loan just 25 months after discharge, and Fannie Mae ...

6. Bankruptcy in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Originally, bankruptcy in the United States, as nearly all matters directly concerning individual citizens, was a subject of state law. However, there were several short-lived federal bankruptcy laws before the Act of 1898: the Bankruptcy Act of 1800, [3] which was repealed in 1803; the Act of 1841, [4] which was repealed in 1843; and the Act of 1867, [5] which was amended in 1874 [6] and ...

7. Thinking About Filing for Bankruptcy? It’s Worth Considering ...

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   Depending on your score before you file, it could drop as much as 150 points or more and stay on your credit report for up to 10 years. Building up your credit score after bankruptcy will take ...