subject: Choosing Debt Settlement Over Bankruptcy - The Harms of Bankruptcy Which You Must Know [print this page] The recent financial tsunami has plunged the US economy in the vicious and spiral circles of economic decline but, fortunately the economy is now showing some positive indications of recovery because the federal government is taking all possible and most effective measures to come out from this situation and again start the journey of growth and prosperity.
Previously before, when the financial tsunami gripped the system in its clutches, the people who were hit very devastatingly from its direct shocks were credit card debtors. Although now the economy is recovering but, the debtors are still depriving as they cannot regain the same momentum and pace of their revenue generation which they were experiencing before.
They haven't any sufficient assets and resources through which they could support to refinance and repayments of their massive credit card liabilities, that's why majority of them is considering the bankruptcy as the only option which they can exercise in their greater interest. They must be aware about the bankruptcy and possible harms associated with it because wise people always try their best to avoid such a situations.
If you file for bankruptcy, then you must know that you have to pass through very tough and frustrating credit counseling sessions because now, the new bankruptcy laws are making it very difficult for everyone to file for bankruptcy.
You must evaluate your options before doing so. You will not be able to get any loan from anyone in future because your entire credit scoring will become negative due to your financial default. Your all assets will certainly be on stake and you will not be aware that what will be left with you after court hearings.
Your social status will certainly be destroyed as you lose your financial status because both are interrelated with each other. Your family will certainly suffer from your decision very devastatingly because you will be unable to fulfill their expenses in the short run. There are chances that you may also lose yourself respect because during court hearings, you will be evaluated in order to make sure that none of the assets left with you, which could satisfy your creditor claims.
If you have over $10,000 in unsecured debt it may be a wise financial decision to consider a debt settlement. Due to the recession and overwhelming amount of people in debt, creditors are having no choice but to agree to debt settlement deals.
Choosing Debt Settlement Over Bankruptcy - The Harms of Bankruptcy Which You Must Know