Many who are weighed down with debt opt first for self-help, trimming back on spending and keeping a close eye on accounts. But much like losing weight, some people have the willpower to shed a few pounds on their own while others require the help of a personal trainer.
"The best time to seek credit counseling is before all the extreme warning signs crop up," Olinger says. "Generally, it's easier to work with someone heading down the path toward financial difficulties rather than someone that's already reached that destination."
Any trip to a bankruptcy attorney should be preceded by a thorough analysis of your family's personal finances: how much money you have saved, how much you owe, how much you have coming in each month, and so on. Such an analysis will help you assess how much trouble you're in and how much help you need.
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