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How long will the process of getting out from under your debt take you? If you file for bankruptcy, the clock start ticking from the date of your filing. For chapter 13 bankruptcy this is 7 years. For chapter 7, the time it will stay on your credit report is 10 years. This does not mean you will not be able to get credit during this period. In fact some people get offer within a couple of months of the completion of their chapter 7 case. For debt settlement, it can stay on your credit report for up to 7 years, and there is no incentive for your creditors to remove it any earlier. So how long is it going to take you to complete the debt settlement process for all your debts? 2 Years? 5 Years? Only after they are settled will the clock start ticking. Continue reading →