Help I Owe 8000 Is Bankruptcy A Good Idea

2010-10-19

Generally, if you owe $5,000 or less, I would recommend that you not do a bankruptcy.  There are usually other solutions that would be better choices for you.  Would bankruptcy be the right solution for $8,000 in debt?  It depends on your income and ability to pay.  If you want to provide some more information about your income and who the creditors are, I can give you some advice as to what makes sense. Judy Scott Trustee Meyers Norris Penny Port Moody - Burnaby - Maple Ridge, BC [email protected] 604-949-2113

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