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My credit is completely shot right now... like mid 400 scores... etc...
Is it possible to consolidate? if I could get all if it into a managable single monthly payment I think I could pay it off, obviously in years but I really do not want to go bankrupt but it's starting to look like my only option.
The damage to your credit is usually the nonpayment/collections prior to bk, rather than the bk itself (not that bk has no effect). I know, it's a Big Deal that we want to avoid at all costs, but it might be worth at least 1 free consult with an attorney to explore your options and also consult with a reputable (preferably nonprofit) credit counseling agency. That's not to say you can't also consider other options, but just be sure to think critically as you go about this. There are a lot of predatory companies out there.
I'm not sure what articles I'm allowed to link here, but try Googling: "bankruptcy effect on credit score." You'll see most of the articles say the same thing: the deleterious effect comes not from the public record of bk, but from the previous nonpayment and CO (both of which you presumably have; I certainly do).
Tread carefully but also don't be afraid to do what you have to do for your financial/physical/mental health.
@klrmac wrote:My credit is completely shot right now... like mid 400 scores... etc...
File, the damage is done.
@Anonymous wrote:
What are your debts, income and expenses?
OP, this^^^^. List your debt for better responses. We can answer your question based on an assumption.