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Reconsidering Bankruptcy. Ch19.2. Major Causes of Bankruptcy. Job Loss Emotional Spending (buying is based on emotion rather than reason) Failure to budget and spend Catastrophic injury or illness. Advantages of Bankruptcy. Debts are erased Exempted assets are retained
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Reconsidering Bankruptcy Ch19.2
Major Causes of Bankruptcy Job Loss Emotional Spending (buying is based on emotion rather than reason) Failure to budget and spend Catastrophic injury or illness
Advantages of Bankruptcy Debts are erased Exempted assets are retained Certain incomes are unaffected The cost is small
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy Credit is damaged Property is lost Some debts (obligations) still remain Some debts can be reaffirmed Co-signers must pay