Coping With Bipolar Disorder
Gambling and Financial Woes
Question
Rijim writes:
I am 70K in credit card debt and I am a gambler. I lost my job and had to start my own business, but it's not paying the bills yet. Is there any help or protection for bipolar people in this situation? I have creditors calling my family and I all day long.
Answer
Hi, Rijim. Creditors will always want their money back, and with interest. There are no bipolar exceptions. A financial advisor will help you work on ways to help reschedule your debts or renegotiate your debt...
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