The struggles extend beyond finances, affecting entire families. For children of bankrupt parents, even opening savings accounts is impossible.
They face peer pressure when friends go on holidays, while their parents cannot travel overseas.
For bankrupt working adults, travel for business is complicated as phone roaming services are locked by telcos, leaving them vulnerable in emergencies.
While bankrupts can request early discharge after 36 months if target contributions are met, this is not a smooth process.
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