A consumer proposal is a legal avenue for dealing with debt. Over the last few years, this has become a very popular option for Canadians looking to deal with financial challenges. Today, in an effort to help you better understand this option...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) does not take a break during the holidays. If you owea tax debt and have not yet made arrangements to pay the debt, don’t think you’re safe from enforcement action just because it’s the “most wonderful time of...
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many Canadian families, that means several weeks of juggling finances and using credit to finance holiday spending. This usually leads to financial stress, which can really put a damper on the...
So many of us are guilty of overspending during the holidays; the gifts, the outfits, the events, the food. All of this spending can quickly spiral out of control, turning what should be a joyous season into a stressful one. This is especially...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has always had a reputation for strict and aggressive collection behaviour. When money is owed, agents will try their hardest to retrieve it. This usually results in extreme stress on the taxpayer and...
As the weather gets colder, some of us are happy to welcome the brisk cold weather – a break from the heat of the summer months, even if it brings with it some snow and frozen rain. However, when the freezing isn’t just taking place outside...
If you are drowning in debt and considering a bankruptcy in Canada or a consumer proposal as a solution for debt relief, you may be thinking that the best approach is to go directly to a trustee. Many trustees advertise that they have a...
We are continually on the watch for news about Canadian consumer debt and the impacts of certain market conditions such as interest rates and a booming housing market. This week is no different. Last week, the Huffington Post released this...
A few weeks ago, we came across a CBC News article which discussed a recent TransUnion survey, and the results of that survey were quite startling. We’ve spoken before about low interest rates and the fact that many Canadians have taken...
In our experience, for those looking to get rid of their debt, there is often a lot of confusion surrounding the various options available. With so many different types of debt solutions available, it can be difficult to determine which option...
Last week we talked about wage garnishments, a very common form of collection action, and how to stop them. This week we thought we’d follow up by discussing another very common type of collection action, frozen bank accounts, and what you can...
Wage garnishments, in the credit collection world, are all too common an occurrence. As a form of collection action, garnishing a person’s wages is often an effective way to retrieve a debt owed, and many collectors view it as the best way to...