CRA Collections Calling You at Work? How to Stop it Now!
Spring is fast approaching, and that means the snow may still be holding on but it is getting weaker and weaker. With winter on the way out, that means the tax season is just around the corner. However, if you are currently sitting on a tax debt, you may be months into your tax season, […]
A No or Low Interest Consolidation is the Only Type of Viable Debt Consolidation
People call us all the time and tell us that they would love to pay down their debt or get rid of it altogether, but they are not quite sure of the best way to do it or even where to start. There really isn’t any one ‘best way’ that works perfectly for everyone – […]
When Your Trustee in Bankruptcy is Pushing a Consumer Proposal…
So you’ve finally decided to get a handle on your debt. You’ve done some research, spoken to friends and family, and have decided to get in touch with a trustee. On the first consultation, that trustee in bankruptcy suggests a consumer proposal. Then continues to suggest it, making it seem as though it is your […]
Credit Reports 101 – The Credit Score Range and You!
Your credit score is important. We all know this. Most of us also know why – it indicates the level of risk you present to lenders when applying for various credit products, including mortgages, car loans, personal lines of credit, credit cards, even insurance. What many people are not as sure about when it comes […]
Stopping a Wage Garnishment is Easier Than You Think – Even a CRA One
Situation: You wake up Friday morning, it is payday, and it is going to be a good day. You check your bank account, realize there is money missing (your paycheque was only a portion of what it should have been), so you do some research and find out your wages have been garnished. So long […]
Credit Repair Companies and How to Choose One
Your credit controls a lot in your life. It can impact your ability to get a car, a home, insurance, and some employers will even pull a credit score as part of their reference check. When your credit is not up to snuff, you may find it difficult to obtain even the most minimal credit, […]
Dangerous Canada Revenue Agency Requests and What to Do if You Get One
Tax, tax, tax. There is nothing fun about tax – especially when you owe. If you owe the Canada Revenue Agency money, you are sitting on a ticking time bomb. They want that money and they will get it. The Canada Revenue Agency is not your friend. Agents can be sneaky when it comes to […]
How to Fix Bad Credit When You Don’t Know What the Bad Credit Is
When was the last time you looked, and I mean really looked, at your credit report? Do you even know what it says, or how to accurately read and decipher it? Far too often people end up with bad credit over mistakes and silly things – things that should be easy to fix. Not knowing […]
The Best Valentine Ever – A Clean Financial Slate
It is almost Valentine’s Day, and that means that everywhere you look, love seems to be in your face. If you are in a relationship that is rosy, this may just put a smile on your face and make you giddy inside. If, however, you’re at the other end of the spectrum, struggling with relationship […]
Still Owe Income Tax from Last Year? Avoid a Frozen Bank Account with These Tips
We are approaching the end of January, and that means that tax time is approaching. Sure, it may be a few months away, but if you still owe income tax from last year, those months can seem like minutes. Really, at this point you’re spending on borrowed time – a frozen bank account could come […]