Restarting again
August 30th, 2011 by Questions
I declared bankruptcy in april 2007. Its been 4 years since. i was discharge after 2 years. I want to try and restart my credit again. if I get a secured deposit credit card, will it help me at the credit bureau, or does it not make a difference for 7 years anyway?
Also, would it be a better option to go under my wife’s joint account and get a supplementary card with my name on it?
What do you suggest?
Posted from: Ontario
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August 30, 2011 at 6:42 am, A licensed trustee said:
Either will work, but since the secured card will be issued in your name directly, I suspect it may be the better way to go.
The fact that you filed for bankruptcy will be disclosed on your credit report for up to 6 years from the date of your discharge. Most people are able to begin applying for and being granted credit after 3 or 4 years so your timing should be abvout right to get started.