Getting Out of Debt Blog Series #4: Debt Settlement

With the average consumer debt load in Canada at an all-time high, it is unfortunately not surprising to see companies popping up everywhere offering solutions to your debt problems through a debt settlement. But be wary; unlike consumer...

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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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Can You Really Trust An Ontario Bankruptcy Trustee

Before you can determine if you can trust an Ontario bankruptcy trustee, you first have to understand what an Ontario bankruptcy trustee is and what his or her role in a bankruptcy or consumer proposal is. An Ontario bankruptcy trustee is an...

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Debt Settlement Companies to be Regulated in Ontario

After regulating industries like the collection industry and payday loans industry, Ontario is making a responsible move and will also be regulating debt settlement companies. Ontario made this announcement in January 2013. This regulation...

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What is a Trustee?

What is a trustee? A trustee is a person who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another. In the case of an “estate trustee” the trustee could be a company or an individual. An estate trustee...

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