🎯 Should I file for bankruptcy with credit card debt?

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This calculator helps you decide whether to tackle your credit card debt or consider bankruptcy based on a five-year payoff rule of thumb. It is a remix that applies this 60-month threshold to your payoff timeline, but it doesn't have much over the original [Debt avalanche or snowball?](/heyfinfam/views/debt-avalanche-vs-snowball). Keep in mind that bankruptcy is a major legal decision with long-term credit impacts that depend on much more than just a payoff timeline, so you'll want to consult a qualified professional before making a choice. Additionally, the default balances are currently out of order for the snowball method, which slightly skews the math.

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