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    marshashaikh Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 23, 2009, 12:50 PM
    Bankruptcy vs. foreclosure
    Which is worse for our credit?
    Our 20 yr old business has taken a severe dive (are we surprised w/this economy?). Our home is for sale. Have used all savings, cashed in life ins. Policies, credit cards are maxed out - all in hopes business would/could get better. It hasn't & time is quickly running out.
    We are thinking we must start life all over again w/just our dog & 2 cats. Fortunately, we have no children! For all these years, we have run a very successful textil business - but we've gotten beaten. I've diligently looked for jobs (to no avail) while hubby still does any business that is left.
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    George_1950 Posts: 3,099, Reputation: 236
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    Jan 23, 2009, 01:18 PM

    Welcome to AMHD. Chapter 7 is a relief to many folks who, for a long time, 'beat themselves up' with guilt and remorse, unfounded, in my view. Do some reading and talk to a couple of lawyers about the procedure and fees. Check this: Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics

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