Does Vacation Pay Count When Calculating Surplus Income? Find Out

Calculating Surplus Income With Vacation Pay Bankruptcy trustees have a legal right to collect any surplus income you make to repay your creditors. But do you also need to include surplus income in this calculation? Most people receive a fixed paycheque each month that includes vacation pay. However, some companies do payroll accounting differently, handing … Read more

Gifts During Bankruptcy – How Are They Treated?

How Are Gifts Treated During Bankruptcy? When you file for bankruptcy, it is only natural to wonder whether the people working on behalf of your creditors can collect the gifts you receive. Canadian law permits insolvency agencies to collect all “non-exempt assets” and then distribute the funds they generate to creditors equitably. In some cases, … Read more

What’s the Difference Between Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy?

Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy: Is There a Difference? One of the first steps towards paying off your debt is to explore all of your options. And through this process, you might have come across two options – a Consumer Proposal and bankruptcy. But what’s the differences and similarities between the two? In order to decide … Read more

Can Creditors Repossess My Car?

Car Repossession & Unpaid Debts If you’re in debt, one of the main concerns that you might have is whether or not your creditors can take your assets as a way of accruing some or all of the payment that you owe them. And one of these assets could be your beloved car. A concern … Read more

What to Do When Creditors Threaten Legal Action

Creditors Are Threatening Legal Action: Here’s What To Do Are you struggling with creditors who are threatening to pursue a legal course of action? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about handling a situation like this. If you owe money you will always be feeling incredibly stressed. This can be made … Read more

Walking Away From A Mortgage in Canada

How To Walk Away From A Mortgage It’s possible that you have negative equity in your home. This basically means that the mortgage has a higher value than the market value or equity of the property. It is often referred to as being underwater. Ultimately, this means that when it’s time to sell, the home … Read more

Can I sell My Stuff Before Filing Bankruptcy?

Selling Belongings Before Going Bankrupt Bankruptcy is always going to change how you think about your personal affairs and specifically your personal finances. When you do file for bankruptcy, you will need to work with a trustee. They will be responsible for ensuring that you take the right actions here and that you are being … Read more

Personal Bankruptcy Vs Credit Counselling 

Personal Bankruptcy or Credit Counselling? Which is Right For Me? If you are struggling with debt there are numerous options for relief including bankruptcy and credit counselling. In this article, you’ll find the strengths and weaknesses of these two plans. Filing for bankruptcy is always going to be a major decision in your life. This … Read more

Is My Spouse Liable For My Debts?

Your Spouse and Your Debt Millions of people across Canada have borrowed money at some point in their lives. According to the Canadian Bankers Association, 19% of all money borrowed relates to debts like personal loans, and 5% is credit card debt. Another interesting statistic is that the majority of all borrowing relates to mortgage … Read more

Student Loan Treatment In A Consumer Proposal: All You Need to Know

How Is Student Loan Debt Treated In A Consumer Proposal? You’ll naturally have many questions concerning the topic of student loan treatment in a consumer proposal. Can the loan be struck off of your repayment obligations? Are you an eligible candidate? How does it impact the consumer proposal? Here’s all you need to know. Need … Read more

Debt Relief In Canada

How to Find Relief From Your Debts Money worries are an all too common occurrence in modern life, and growing debts can leave you feeling as though there is no way out. However, support is available if you’re willing to reach out for a helping hand. With the correct debt relief in Canada services by … Read more

Duties in Bankruptcy Law

What Are My Duties Under Bankruptcy Law? If you’re struggling with personal debts, insolvency is one of the solutions available to help you improve your situation. Understanding more about the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act can help you establish what are the duties in bankruptcy law, and whether or not it’s the right choice for you … Read more

Joint Consumer Proposal: Dealing With Joint Debt

Filing a Joint Consumer Proposal For Mutual Debt If you’re struggling to pay your debts, it’s important to know the options that are available to help you get out of it. In Canada, an individual can file a consumer proposal, which acts as a debt settlement between the debtor and creditor through a Consumer Proposal … Read more