Recent bankruptcy actually makes it easier to get credit cards than the typical pre-bankruptcy credit history. You're barred from filing bankruptcy again, so cr

Recent bankruptcy actually makes it easier to get credit cards than the typical pre-bankruptcy credit history. You're barred from filing bankruptcy again, so credit card companies are surprisingly willing to lend you money (since if you don't pay them back, they can sue you and garnish your wages and you have little recourse). Something like 62% of bankruptcies are due to medical bills.