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Ontario Bankruptcy Trustees – What is Their Role in a Consumer Proposal?

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca April 7, 2014 No Comments

When you feel as though you are drowning in debt, with few options available for relief, you may be considering a consumer proposal as a way to get those collection agencies off your back and to obtain some semblance of financial stability. Knowing this, perhaps you are thinking about seeking the advice or assistance of an Ontario bankruptcy trustee. Wait – before you enlist the services of a bankruptcy trustee,

CBC News Report: Payday Loan Interest

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca April 1, 2014 No Comments

As a debt solutions organization, we often have clients come in and talk about problematic payday loans and how they continue to struggle with meeting the repayment requirements. When it comes to payday loans, we always try and suggest other forms of financial relief – and a recent CBC News report demonstrates clearly why we might do so. The report, released earlier this year, examines the case of a B.C.

Tax Deadline – Have a Plan if You Cannot Pay Before the CRA Knows It

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca March 25, 2014 No Comments

The tax deadline is fast approaching – the deadline to file your 2013 return, as always, is April 30th – are you ready? Getting your returns in order and filing on time can sometimes be an annual hassle, but it can’t be avoided. Filing online is growing in popularity, and can be done from the comfort of your own home. But what if you miss the deadline – what are

Realistic Debt Solutions – What Are Your Options?

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca March 17, 2014 No Comments

Being in debt can be a drag – but there are options available. However, before making any decisions about which route to take it is always a good idea to understand what each of the various debt solutions entails. Check out our chart to find out the main differences between the 4 most popular debt solutions out there. For more information about any of these debt solutions or to get

What to Do When CRA Collections Get Aggressive

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca March 11, 2014 No Comments

Tax time is just around the corner, and for many Canadians this is just another item on the to-do list that takes a bit of time. For others however, tax time can be incredibly stressful, especially if you owe, or are going to owe, money. Once the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) finds out about this debt, collection agents can get pretty aggressive – so how can you deal with this?

March Break Madness – Don’t Rack Up That Credit Card Debt

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca March 4, 2014 No Comments

Hey parents: March Break is right around the corner, and for many Canadians with kids this can mean a week filled with activity and outings. And these outings can often become huge expenditures. When you are already in credit card debt up to your eyeballs, these costs are all that much more troublesome. This year, skip the costly jaunts and daytrips and opt for something a little less expensive. Simple

Rebuilding Credit Doesn’t Have to be Like Climbing Mount Everest

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca February 24, 2014 No Comments

Debt, for many Canadians, is an everyday issue. But it isn’t only debt that can be problematic – even when you get rid of your debt! If debt has caused your credit score to plummet it might be time to think about getting it back in shape. There are a number of ways that you can work on rebuilding credit, but we thought we’d provide you with some of the

Debt Relief 101: Refinance Your Mortgage to Consolidate Debt

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca February 18, 2014 No Comments

When your debt begins to climb at a rate that seems to be spiraling out of control, or if you are just tired of shelling out money without seeing totals decrease, it might be time to consider a different approach. Making minimum monthly payments is not actually going to get you out of debt – and realizing this, many Canadians have chosen to refinance their mortgages as a way to

Get Out of Debt: Five Easy Steps to Get You Started

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca February 10, 2014 No Comments

We’ve all heard that myth that dreaming about your teeth falling out means you’re worried about money – but what if Mr. Sandman leaves you checking your teeth every single morning? If money is all you can think about, it might be time to make some changes. Want to get out of debt but just not sure where to start? We can help. Here are 5 tips to help get

Helping Out – Finding the Right Debt Management Firm

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca February 4, 2014 No Comments

No matter how you look at it, debt is never something that anyone wants to deal with – both having it and getting rid of it – but it is a reality for the majority of the population. That being said, some individuals are able to conquer their debt problems on their own, eliminating the stress that comes with it. However, for others, when debt becomes insurmountable, turning to a

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