How bad is chapter 13?

I’m in Georgia and a single income household, I had a medical issue last year and then my hours and income got cut in January and I’m now delinquent on all my credit cards and personal loan - I have stayed up to date on student loan payments and my car. I’m starting a new job but would have to work pretty much 6 days a week every week for the next 5 years to try and do a debt management program or I’ve looked into chapter 13 bankruptcy. I make too much to apply for chapter 7. I’m worried that for the next 7 years I won’t be able to move - I’m in an apartment, open credit just in case of emergencies, save money (which I wouldn’t be able to do anyway I guess). I don’t know chapter 13 just makes me nervous, and most people seem to be filing chapter 7. So just looking for chapter 13 advice, success stories or whatever. Thanks!

Posted Apr 2, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC

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