Getting Credit Repair After Bankruptcy

When people live in a free market economy like America, good and bad can result as a direct consequence of people's actions. Some people may mass large sums of money while others may become bankrupt.

Just because you made some bad choices in the past, if you are really serious about it, you can repair your credit after declaring bankruptcy. In fact you will save a lot of money over time in interest charges by improving your credit score.

One thing you will want to consider is getting a secured credit card and not try to get unsecured credit lines. This is because while your credit score is low, you are likely to get rejected, and this will also show up on your credit history and keep your score low.

Even with good use of your finances, it can up to ten years to get your credit back to a normal level. It may seem like a long time, but the benefits can be tremendous in terms of money saved. And when you consider that you have just had your big debt balances erased by bankruptcy, this is still a better situation than before your bankruptcy.

Some Steps For Credit Repair After Bankruptcy

Now don't hit your computer screen, but now that you are starting over, it is a great time to get a realistic financial picture, and that includes making a budget. I know, it makes my eyes glaze over, but once I knew where my money was going, I could make my financial goals come true. Without it you will just drift and make no progress.

Secondly, be sure to pay yourself first. Put money aside so you cannot easily get to it. Then plan out your purchases. Sure, have a little cash for impulse buys, but if you stay disciplined, you can avoid most of them as you see your finances improve and you feel the sense of accomplishment and independence your are achieving.

If impulse buying was what got you into trouble before, find a way to short circuit that tendency. Aren't at least a little mad at yourself and the finance companies for your previous debt problems? Resolve to keep them out of your life this time. One good trick is to wait a day to buy that thing you think you just have to have. You will find that almost always the urge goes away.

Realize that you are more than your purchases. This may sound sort of strange when discussing financial problems, but I think it works. Your deeper happiness and satisfaction has nothing to do with what you own. And even Imelda Marcos was not buried with the hundreds of pairs of shoes she owned. As you find activities that bring true lasting joy, I think you will find that it will not include buying things. You will be spending less, be free from the debt burden of the past, and be repairing your credit after your bankruptcy.

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Paul McDermott shares his experience with credit repair after bankruptcy and other personal finance lessons, some learned the hard way, at Credit Repair Guide.
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