So you have filed all of your papers with a bankruptcy lawyer and learned that the bankruptcy will stay on your credit record for at least the next ten years and you are feeling a little depressed. Everything in your financial life has been affected including your chances in the near future of getting a mortgage or car with a low interest rate. What do you do now? As odd as it sounds to some people many banks and companies out there want to do business with you, which in turn can help you start your financial life over. Increasing your credit score is not always easy, it is going to take some planning, will power, and even a little hard work. The good news is that it can be done.
Credit cards may be what put you into bankruptcy in the first place, but now it is your chance to use them to help you rebuild your credit history. I have a close friend who in 2006 declared bankruptcy, but she has worked hard to build up her credit and now has a very good standing with all three of the credit bureaus. Amazingly enough her credit score last time I talked to her is averaging around 730 for Transunion, Equifax, and Experian, which she thought would never be possible this soon after filing. It is true that she will have the bankruptcy on her permanent record for many more years, but at least she has a chance to get a home, car, or other asset at a decent price sometime in the future. Continue reading ‘Using Credit Cards After Bankruptcy to Boost Your Credit Score’ »