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Debt Management 2006
Bad credit
When your credit rating is in a deep hole it's tough to get a good foothold.
A bankruptcy timeline
By
Brigitte Yuille
• Bankrate.com
What happens before, during and after bankruptcy
18
months
Unsecured credit card
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A bankrupt consumer can switch to an unsecured credit card with more favorable terms one to two years after a bankruptcy discharge, depending on positive re-established credit.
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