If you’ve been considering debt consolidation, you may have heard the terms “trustee in bankruptcy” and “debt counsellor.” But do you know the difference? They’re far from the same thing. Here’s what you need to know. Trustee in Bankruptcy...
Consumer proposal vs. bankruptcy — what’s the difference? At first glance, they can appear similar. Both clear your debt, stop collection action, and can harm your credit. But when we get into the nitty-gritty, there are several big things...
While bankruptcies and consumer proposals are two common practices for Canadians looking to deal with problematic debts, they can also be somewhat confusing or misunderstood. One of the most common misconceptions comes with regard to who a...
For many Canadians drowning in debt, a consumer proposal is a very valuable resource. The ability to reduce the amount of debt you owe, reduce interest and combine all payments into a single monthly payment you can afford, are all really...
2016 is officially in full swing, and for many of us those New Year’s resolutions are still weighing heavily on our minds. If one of your resolutions for this year is to get your finances back on track, and you’re wondering about your options...
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...
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...
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...
A Canadian Bankruptcy Trustee’s role in a consumer proposal can be very confusing for consumers largely because of the advertising done by Canadian Bankruptcy Trustees. These Trustees advertise a way out of debt and offer to help you out of...
Consumer proposals and bankruptcy are often confused with one another because they both involve a Trustee in Bankruptcy. In Canada, the government introduced legislation to protect people who have reached a breaking point with their debt. Over...
A bankruptcy trustee is a court appointed officer. Their job is to administer bankruptcies and consumer proposals in Canada – and they do this by representing both you and your creditors. This means that they are expected to get as much as...
If you are drowning in debt and having trouble making even the minimum payment on any of your cards – or worse, not making them – it might be time to admit that you have a debt problem. Ignoring this problem will only end up making...
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