Bankruptcy is by no means game over for your financial life — there are steps you can take to begin rebuilding your credit and eventually, your overall financial health.

Not being able to make the minimum payments on your monthly bills is a scary feeling but unfortunately, delinquency is a common phenomenon that has serious repercussions. If your credit card bill’s due date passes and you don’t make a payment, it’s natural to feel a little panicky. However, there are steps you can take to cope with the situation — emotionally and financially.

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There’s no need to waste your time — and some short-term damage to your credit score — by applying for a credit card offer that’s out of your league. This first step is crucial because the information in your credit reports — and the scores that are calculated as a result — will be critical in determining which cards you get and how much you pay for them.

A second mortgage is a type of loan which is secured against the same assets as the first mortgage (e.g. your house) but which is based on the equity accumulated within the property. Though difficult to qualify for a mortgage with bad credit, second mortgages may be the answer for some borrowers looking to improve their credit scores while taking out a loan and making timely payments on that loan.