Some companies may try and tell you that it is best to avoid bankruptcy at all costs, but this is not always the case. Every case needs to be individually assessed and if you are a low income earner with few or no assets to protect, then bankruptcy will most likely be the best option.

John called Debt Free Australia – here is a case study of his experience

“My income at the time was only  around $1,000 per week in the hand and owned a car worth around $6,000.  I had credit cards and a personal loan which totalled around $20,000 which were causing me constant stress as I couldn’t even afford the minimum repayments.  When I called Debt Free Australia they explained to me that my income would be fully protected (as it was below the statutory thresholds so I didn’t have to make any compulsory income contributions).  I was also able to keep my car as the value of it was also below the statutory threshold.
After doing research on bankruptcy, I realised that it was my best option.  After 3 years my bankruptcy is over and it has cleared all of my credit cards and personal loan debts.
Thank you – Debt Free Australia – for giving me advice that I could trust.  I now realise that bankruptcy was the best choice & the benefits certainly outweighed the stigma of it”
If you would like to explore the option of Bankruptcy call us today on our toll free advice line on 1800 676 598 and speak with one of personal debt advisors.

Paul called us seeking help with his unsecured debts. He had credit cards and a personal loan totalling around $30,000.  He also had a house with equity in it which he wanted to protect.
Before Paul called Debt Free Australia he thought bankruptcy was the only solution but after we explained the benefits of a Debt Agreement  and after he understood the differences between a Debt Agreement and Bankruptcy, he decided to proceed with a Debt Agreement.
Paul enjoyed the benefits of a Debt Agreement as it allowed him to keep his house.
After 3 years Paul was released from all of his unsecured debts and became Debt Free!
If you have been thinking about entering into a Debt Agreement then call us on our toll free line on 1800 676 598.

A Personal Insolvency Agreement is an agreement for people whose income and or debts are above the statutory thresholds that are set by the government from time to time.
We recently helped a couple (Amanda & David) solve their debt crisis be setting up and administering a Personal Insolvency Agreement for them.
Their problems started when David lost his job. For around 12 months he could only find casual and part time work. By the time he was able to find full time work again, they had fallen way behind in their debt repayments and they feared that bankruptcy was their only option.
After explaining the differences between Bankruptcy and a Personal Insolvency Agreement Amanda and David chose to proceed with a Personal Insolvency Agreement.
We were able to set up a Personal Insolvency Agreement for Amanda and David within 6 weeks of them contacting us for help and now the agreement has saved them from having to sell their house.  They also enjoyed a reduction on the amount of debt outstanding.
If you have been struggling with debt give us a call at Debt Free Australia for an obligation free assessment. Call today on our toll free line on 1800 676 598.