STOP! Don't run away at just the mention of the word. Regardless of what previous generations may have thought, bankruptcy does not have the stigma or implications it once did
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Option 2 - enter into an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement)
IVAs are growing in popularity but are still a relatively little-known piece of government legislation, almost tailor-made for many people.
Option 3 - take out a debt consolidation loan
It may seem strange to borrow money in order to pay off money, but a debt consolidation loan can bring your monthly outgoings down to a manageable level.