When individuals or businesses cannot meet with their financial obligations, many make the assumption that the only solution is bankruptcy. That is not always the case though.
If the right steps are taken from the beginning, you can keep yourself and your family out of financial trouble and away from bankruptcy.
First off, start by educating your children. Many of us growing up werent presented with the tools and knowledge to establish and maintain good credit and keep away from the scare of bankruptcy.
Parents need to be honest with their children about finances. Teaching children that hard work, no matter the job, has its rewards and if you spend on a budget, there will never be a fear of bankruptcy.
Establishing a budget is also key in the prevention of bankruptcy. You cannot spend what you dont have. Many people today have multiple credit cards and are in essence spending money they dont actually have, plus more for interest.
So much so that people are paying off credit cards with credit cards and causing a terrible chain reaction. Spend what you can afford, after the bills are paid.
But you will want to make sure you have something...