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 You should avoid bankruptcy if at all possible. Bankruptcy can
get you out of debt in a hurry, but it can haunt you for many years to come. Sometimes, it is impossible to avoid bankruptcy. If you got behind in your bills due to a job loss, an illness, an accident, or an injury, it may be impossible to get caught up. If you have a drastic reduction in income, you may not be able to follow a debt management plan. You may not have a choice but to file for bankruptcy. At one point in time, virtually anyone could file for bankruptcy. It was a simple process, and many people filed over and over again, as time would allow. Bankruptcy became a big problem, and the laws were changed accordingly. Today, you have to undergo debt counseling before you can file for bankruptcy. You can only file for bankruptcy if it is determined that nothing can be done to avoid bankruptcy. If there are other ways for you to get out of debt, such as a debt management program, you must do that first. Not everyone can file for bankruptcy. The days are gone when people can deliberately overspend and have their debts wiped clean. This is good news for banks, finance companies, and credit card companies. However, this is bad news for those who thought they could shop without ever having to pay the bill. . Avoid
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bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for ten years, making it difficult,
if not impossible, to get a home loan, an auto loan, a personal loan, or a credit
card. You should 
