Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Three Tips For Financial Success After Filing Bankruptcy In Georgia

Once your bankruptcy has been discharged, you’ll have the chance to start fresh. At King & King, it’s true that we want to help you move forward with your bankruptcy, but we also want to help you set yourself up for future success. Here are three things we recommend you do once your bankruptcy has been discharged.



Have an accurate credit report

Two to three months after your bankruptcy has been discharged, request a new credit report. Make sure that each and every creditor who was discharged reported you with either a closed account or a balance of $0.00. If you see that there are errors, then you’ll need to contact the credit reporting agency in writing. When you do so, be sure to include evidence, like your discharge order.

When the credit agency receives this correspondence, they have 30 days to verify the information with the creditor in question. If the creditor can’t verify that the balance they’re showing is accurate, then the credit agency will remove the reporting. It’s also a good idea to contact the creditor in writing as well.

Rebuild your credit

Many people are surprised to learn that once their bankruptcy is discharged, they’re likely to get post-bankruptcy options from credit card companies. The best way to use these cards to improve your credit is to choose one card, use it for small purchases and repay it in full every month. This can be an effective way to start rebuilding your credit.

If you’re in need of a car, consider getting vehicle financing. Many financial companies will offer you credit even though you’ve just been through a bankruptcy. However, they may charge higher interest rates. To avoid this, you can add a cosigner. Rebuilding your credit can put you in a position to buy a home in as early as two years after filing bankruptcy.

Create a budget

Most people who hire King & King file bankruptcy because they’ve had something unforeseen come up, whether they lost their job, had unexpected medical bills, a death in the family, or some other unforeseen circumstance. Now that those issues are behind them, it’s time to get back on track and live within their means. This means taking into account having savings for emergencies, saving for retirement, and long term goals.

If you’re ready to declare bankruptcy, then we’re ready to hear from you.


When you work with the right bankruptcy attorney, you can trust that they’ll help you through the process from start to finish. That’s exactly what you’ll get with the attorneys at King & King. When you have your free initial consultation, we’ll be honest and upfront about your options and will offer our advice on how you can best move forward. Call us at 404-524-6400 today for more information.