When money is tight, and bills can’t always be paid, choosing one bill over another may seem like the lesser of two evils. What can it hurt, letting a bill go unpaid, then planning to pay it the following month? Then next month’s statement...
With Canadian consumer debt on the rise, it is no surprise that filing for bankruptcy has become a popular form of debt relief. The ability to combine all debts and make one monthly payment, as well as the ability to halt collection calls and...
It is no secret that many Canadians struggle with debt. The ease with which credit is granted, followed by the difficulty in trying to resist the temptation to buy what we perhaps can’t necessarily afford, means that Canadian consumer debt...
With the end of September fast approaching, that means the seasons are officially changing. It also means that the holiday season is only 3 short months away. If you are in debt, this can become a stressful time, very quickly. People often...
Nothing is worse than getting your wages garnished, and it seems as though this is happening with increased frequency – many Canadian individuals are facing wage garnishments in Ontario as a result of debts in collections, CRA tax debts...
When you are struggling to make even the minimum monthly payments to bills, or worse, having to choose which bills to pay each month, it is probably time to consider professional financial help to get things back on track. But how can you best...
The back to school season, particularly for parents, is often a very hectic time of year, especially with regard to finances. The need/desire for new school clothes, shoes and supplies often leaves parents with racked up credit cards once all...
Debt consolidation, get out of debt, debt relief: it is hard to turn on the radio or television these days and not hear one or all of these phrases. Why? Because so many Canadians are facing financial challenges thanks to the ease with which...
Running a business is tough! Most small business owners are experts in their individual trades, but not necessarily experts in all aspects of business – or other businesses for that matter. For example, you may know how to unclog a...
Many people choose a consumer proposal in Canada to get finances back on track. These represent a great debt relief option because you can settle your debt, often reduce the total balance to be repaid, freeze interest and consolidate the...
With this year’s tax deadline long gone, for many individuals, the stress that comes with income tax filing is also long forgotten. However, if you are one of the many Canadians now stuck dealing with a tax debt, the stress may just be in its...
The frequency with which Canadians are filing consumer proposals in order to get back on solid financial ground has increased significantly in the last few years. The reason is fairly obvious; the ability to stop collection action, halt...