by FreeAdvice staff. A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for up to 10 years, but many credit reporting agencies will remove it after 7. This is similar to the reporting period for late pays or delinquent accounts posted on your credit report, which is also 7 years.
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The costs of wood beams vary, though not as greatly as steel and, oftentimes, homeowners can get a discount on the per-unit price when they purchase more than one wood beam. On average, homeowners can expect to pay between $40 and $100 for the beams themselves and between $300 and $1,100 for installation of wood beams.