“Dear Steve,
Lost job. Depleted Unemployment payments. Living on Social Security only. Cannot pay all debts.
I lost my job of 14yrs in 2010. I have depleted all my unemployment and only have Social Security as an income. I am 71 yrs old and cannot find another job. I have $43.000.00 in credit card bills and a personal loan. Am considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy but DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY LEFT EACH MONTH after my house pymt and utilities to pay for it. My husband had a heart attack and had to have surgery. He had PAD of the legs and could not work any longer, therefore had to retire on disability. When he retired, he lost his health insurance. Before we could get his disablility income, and Cobra Ins., he had a heart attack and had a 4/way by-pass. We had to borrow on the house to make ends meet. Now I am left with a house payment, which I can manage and the utilities, but nothing else. I lost him 1 1/2 yrs later.
I have been managing okay until I got laid off. Have tried so hard to find a job. The credit card companies are calling constantly every day all day long. I sent them letter stating I lost my job and could not make payments. I have never in my life not paid my bills, and this is driving me nuts. Cannot sleep or eat. Is there anyone who will help with the expense of filing bankruptcy? Very depressed.
Gwen”
Dear Gwen,
I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.
It certainly sounds like a chapter 7 bankruptcy is a reasonable approach considering your situation.
Steve
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Steve
