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After years, or even decades, of financial stress bringing you down, a weight has been lifted. You’ve completed the Bankruptcy process and now you’re free to start on a new financial journey. But where to start?
You’ve put in a lot of hard work to get here but there is more to be done. Using what you’ve learned in this process to develop a firm foundation for financial responsibility moving forward is key to ongoing success.
Whether it’s budgeting, saving, or rebuilding your credit, setting out a roadmap for yourself will keep you accountable and give you back control over your financial future.
For many, rebuilding your credit is a key part to the post-Bankruptcy process. But before you rush to fill out credit applications, there are a few things to consider.
Credit is only one of the many items in your financial toolbox. Depending on your future goals, it can be useful, but by no means is it necessary to rebuild your credit after an insolvency proceeding.
If you’re considering rebuilding your credit, you’ll want to determine if you can safely manage your credit, how the credit will help you on your financial journey, what are the potential alternatives to credit, and if you’re truly ready to apply for credit.
Let’s take a closer look at the questions you’ll want to ask yourself at this stage in the process.
If you’ve decided that rebuilding your credit is the best choice for you, but before going any further, there are a few milestones you’ll want to hit.
Having credit but not needing it is the ultimate peace of mind. By closely following your budget and living within your means, you’ll be able to reach the financial goals you once might have considered pipe dreams.
Be patient and go the extra mile to set yourself up for success. It can seem daunting to rebuild your credit after Bankruptcy but it’s a helpful exercise that will boost your confidence and help you maintain financial control. Speaking with a financial advisor will help you understand the options available to you and determine which one is the right fit for you.
It may not seem like it, but Bankruptcy does have some silver linings. Now that the hardest part is over, take the time to examine the upsides to Bankruptcy. Use the lessons and skills you’ve learned to make the changes needed to establish yourself as a person with good financial habits.
Set aside any embarrassment or negative ideas about Bankruptcy you might have and consider what you’ve gained:
Whatever stage you’re at in the Bankruptcy process, have faith that the benefits of your hard work will pay off.
Our team of Licensed Insolvency Trustees is here to support you throughout the journey.
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