Happy Hanukkah
From the entire team at DebtCare, we wish you and your family a very Happy Hanukah! May love and light fill your home and heart at Hanukkah. Best wishes and warmest thoughts for the season!
Tax Grinch – You’re Not Even Safe from a Frozen Bank Account During the Holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means a season of giving and joy – unless you owe money to the Tax Grinch. Unfortunately, even at the happiest time of the year, the CRA is determined to get money owed to them, and they’ll often leverage a frozen bank account to get it – […]
Creating a Plan to Repair your Credit in 2016
2015 is coming to a close, and the past year has likely been full of change – such is life. For many Canadians, this means more debt accumulation, followed by a concern regarding bruised credit. So, why not get started on your New Year’s resolution early and get a plan in place to repair your […]
In the News: Woman Decides to File a Consumer Proposal to Conquer High Interest CitiFinancial Loan
When stuck in a financial rut, with credit that may be less than stellar, many Canadians choose to turn, often out of necessity, to the alternative lending market, or payday loan companies, to meet financial obligations. Donna Border is just one example of this – and her story has made it to the Huffington Post. […]
How to Consolidate Debt and Start the New Year Fresh
2016 is fast approaching, and that usually means setting goals for the year ahead and making plans to get certain things back on track. For many Canadians, this means taking a good, hard look at finances and often attempting to take control of unruly debt by consolidating it. Often the first thing people wonder when […]
We Speak Your Language. Having Some Financial Problems and Need Help? DebtCare Offers Services and Consultants that Speak Your Language
DebtCare Canada is proud to announce that we now offer services in a number of different languages. When you are struggling with your finances, language should not be a further hindrance to obtaining help. We now offer financial services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese and Spanish! Use these links to find financial help in […]
Can a Collection Agency Issue a Wage Garnishment?
It is a very common scenario: you’re aware of the existence of a bad debt, but with no means to pay the debt, you instead choose to ignore the calls and notices and hope that you can eventually amass the funds to pay it in full – or just hope that it will eventually go […]
Repairing Bad Credit – What to Do When Old Items Just Won’t Go Away!
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 comes, and the amount owing has doubled, so you opt to […]
In the News: Who is Filing for Bankruptcy? A lot of Seniors it Seems
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 collection action, has proven to be quite appealing for a vast […]
Need to Know: What is a Consumer Proposal?
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 seems to continually grow, even when we are continually cautioned. With this consumer debt comes […]