Getting Out of Debt Blog Series #3: Debt Consolidation

When debt is taking over your life it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Mounting monthly payments that include mostly interest can become difficult to meet and missed payments can lead to collection calls or other...

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Summer Debt Relief: Tips to Reduce Your Debt

Over the summer many families find that debt rises with the temperatures; vacations, weekends away, daily outings, etc. can all leave the wallet feeling very light. If you entered the summer drowning in debt, the worst thing that you can do...

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Collection Agency Harassment: How to Stop the Calls

Canadians have become so accustomed to carrying debt, and for some being in debt has become the norm. It is true that the vast majority of Canadians do have debt and when debt accumulates to the point where you are defaulting on monthly...

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Credit Card Debt Relief Scams – Buyer Beware

If you are drowning in credit card debt then there is no doubt you have been thinking about how you can get credit card debt relief. Fortunately for you there are more companies than ever before advertising credit card debt relief services...

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Finding Debt Relief from Holiday Credit Card Bills

Credit cards are scary because they are easy to run up and then difficult to pay down. Did you know that last year it was reported that the average Canadian is carrying over $40,000 in unsecured debt? If you are one of these Canadians then you...

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Debt Relief in Canada Blog Series Part 4 – The Reality of Making a Debt Settlement

You may have heard about debt relief in Canada being offered by debt reduction companies or some of the government reports warning consumers about the risks associated with debt reduction companies. The debt reduction companies that the...

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Debt Relief in Canada Blog Series Part 3 – Are There Consequences to Filing for Bankruptcy?

There are many options for debt relief in Canada, and one of the most common is bankruptcy. If you have financial problems, bankruptcy may seem like a scary option because of the consequences that many people associate with filing for...

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Debt Relief in Canada Blog Series Part 2 – Do I Qualify to Refinance My Mortgage?

Debt relief in Canada can involve a debt settlement, a consumer proposal, budget management, credit counselling, bankruptcy, debt consolidation and more. The right option for debt relief will depend on your personal and financial situation and...

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Debt Relief in Canada Blog Series Part 1 – Is a Consumer Proposal the Answer?

Debt relief in Canada is a subject that is constantly in the news for many reasons, whether it is the government reporting on the fact that Canadians are carrying historically high levels of debt, reporting on debt reduction companies and what...

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Taxpayer Relief in Canada – Do I Qualify

If you have a tax problem in Canada, repercussions with the Canada Revenue Agency can be severe. If you filed your income taxes late or committed an infraction under the Canadian Income Tax Act, like failing to disclose income or writing off...

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What Does A Trustee Do?

If you have financial problems and have thought about consulting a trustee in bankruptcy, you may be curious about the role that they play in helping you deal with your financial problems, and may be asking yourself “what does a trustee do...

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Divorce and Debt – A Match Made in…

Divorce and debt, debt and divorce; the two really go hand-in-hand. Debt and financial problems are one of the leading causes of divorce in Canada. When couples divorce and debt is present one or both parties can find themselves in severe...

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