Is Bankruptcy Morally Wrong?

The Morality of Filing Bankruptcy It’s difficult for people not to attach financial decisions and even financial health to morality. When you’re struggling with money, it can feel like a moral failing, especially if you are finding it difficult to pay bills and debts that you owe. Many people who are failing to repay their … Read more

Keep Your Assets With A Consumer Proposal

How to Keep Your Assets By Making a Consumer Proposal For those who would like to keep their assets and avoid filing for bankruptcy when in debt, a consumer proposal can be the right choice to make. A consumer proposal could allow you to keep assets that you would not be able to keep had … Read more

Money Issues And Relationships

Being able to communicate about money in a partnership is so important, as a big percentage of arguments that happen between couples are about this, according to studies. Family counselors agree that 40% of the time, money issues are a big contributing factor in why marriages and relationships fail. Every couple is unique, so being … Read more

Do You Need Payday Loan Help in Canada?

Payday Loan Debt Relief in Canada There are many households all over Canada who struggle with the rising cost of living. When day-to-day essentials like housing, utilities and food get more expensive but their wages don’t rise at a commensurate rate, Canadian households find it much harder to save and budget effectively. As such, they … Read more

Filing Bankruptcy and Owning a Home

How Does Filing Bankruptcy Impact Home Ownership? Many homeowners might be thinking about how filing bankruptcy can affect them. And while the exemptions vary province to province, it’s important to get an overall understanding of the impact it can have before going into the process. Of course, with the guidance of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee … Read more

How is Your Credit Score Calculated?

Before we get into how you calculate your credit score, let’s first define exactly what a credit score is for those who don’t know. To put it simply, your credit score is a 3-digit number that indicates how likely you are to be accepted for credit. Based on your credit report, it shows lenders how … Read more

Consumer Proposal Versus Division I Proposal

What is the Difference Between a Consumer Proposal and a Division I Proposal? It’s important to be aware that when you speak to an Insolvency Trustee under the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act they have the option of providing two different types of proposals. Most people aren’t aware that both a Consumer Proposal and a Division I … Read more

Business Proposals

Saving an Insolvent Business If you’re a business owner looking to save your company, you might be thinking about the benefits of business proposals. This guide will help you decide whether a business proposal is a viable option for your venture. What is a business proposal? A business proposal, also known as a commercial proposal, … Read more

What is a Division I Proposal?

Division I Proposals Although there is a range of debt solutions available, consumers in Canada aren’t always aware of them. While there is a growing number of people using consumer proposals to resolve their debt issues, a relatively small number of people consider using a Division I proposal to achieve the same results. With so … Read more

5 Stages Of Bankruptcy

What Are The Stages Of Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy can be one of the most effective ways to deal with spiralling debt problems. When your debts become unmanageable, eliminating them via bankruptcy can allow you to reset your finances and move forward without the burden of escalating debts hanging around your neck. If becoming debt-free sounds almost … Read more

9 Reasons a Consumer Proposal is Almost Always a Better Idea Than a Bankruptcy

Consumer Proposals Are Often Better Than Bankruptcy – Here’s Why. In Canada, the majority of adults have some form of debt. However, increasing financial obligations and rising house prices means that the average amount of debt we have is getting higher. What’s more, an increasing number of people are struggling to manage their debts effectively. … Read more