According to a 2015 Federal Reserve Bank of New York report, people who file bankruptcy fare much better than those who avoid doing that. Lets look at some of the ways this happens.
• People who filed bankruptcy had access to more new lines of credit than those who limped along in a poor financial state.
• People who filed bankruptcy saw an improvement in their credit scores over time, compared to those who continued to struggle with their debts. People who file bankruptcy experience a boost in their credit score after bankruptcy, but the recovery of credit score is much lower for individuals who do not file bankruptcy.
• Significant retirement income is lost by people who avoid filing bankruptcy. Why? Because of the money used to pay back debt instead of (after bankruptcy) investing it in retirement funds.
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