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Neither. Both of your stated options are bad.
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You probably won't be able to get credit for the next seven years.
You file bankruptcy on all debts you owe. If you only owe money on credit cards you can file on them. Otherwise, if you owe money to a doctor, hospital, bank or other place you have to list them.
check Federal Bankruptcy act 801.3
If it is a proprietorship or partnership they can. They can't if you are operating an LLC or a regular corporation.
That depends on, what's on your credit bureau file. The score will look at the age of your credit cards, balances and payment history
If you have credit accounts in good standing then do not include them in your bankruptcy.
Yes. Many businesses, especially mail-order companies, will keep your credit card info to speed future purchases.