CRA Auditing PayPal Business Recipients — What to Do If They Have Come After You

Business owners, have you received income using PayPal? If so, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may be contacting you for an audit. In November of 2017, PayPal was served with a Federal Court of Canada order to submit specific information to...

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Bankruptcy and Consumer Proposals Rise as Consumer Debt Reaches Record Limits

Are you struggling with consumer debt? If so, you’re not alone. According to BNN Bloomberg, the average Canadian household owes $1.76 for $1 of annual disposable income. The same household devotes $0.15 of every disposable dollar to making...

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2020 Plan to Fix Your Credit and Finances

The new year is around the corner. It’s the perfect time to make a plan to fix your credit, finances, and get out of debt for good! 2020 isn’t only a new year — it’s also a new decade. Start the next 10 years off on the right financial footing...

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Stick Handling Your Way Out of a Personal Finance Crisis [Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast Episode]

What happens when you’re up to your neck with credit – or when your credit is maxed out? Michael Goldenberg, President of DebtCare Canada, participated in the Mortgagenomics Canada podcast, talking about solutions for dealing with debt.  In...

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Happy Holidays from DebtCare Canada!

Happy Holidays from the DebtCare Canada team! We wish you a wonderful season spent with family and loved ones, and a debt-free 2020!

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Wage Garnishment 101 – Know Your Rights and Options

If you’ve received a wage garnishment, you might be feeling scared and confused. You need to know how to stop it — and fast. But that’s not always easy to do. There are different types of wage garnishments — and each one has different options...

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Holiday Financial Planning… Steps to Start 2020 on a Strong Financial Footing

The holiday season is an expensive time for many! Between gifts, decorations, parties, and travel, the costs (and credit card charges) can quickly add up. To keep your budget and debt in check, holiday financial planning is a must. According...

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Requirement to Pay Truly is a Requirement to Pay – So You Got One, Now What?

Requirement to Pay Truly is a Requirement to Pay – So You Got One, Now What?

A Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirement to pay is a serious matter and should never be ignored. If you have received a requirement to pay, it means the CRA is about to take collection action. They are telling you that you are required to pay...

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Affordable Housing in Toronto is Still a Major Problem

Affordable housing in Toronto has been difficult to find for a while now — but despite hopes that it would get better, it is still a major problem for many. A recent report from Zoocasa determined that in the Greater Toronto Area, it would...

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How to Save Your Home During a Financial Crisis

In a financial crisis, all of your assets may be in jeopardy – especially your home. A financial crisis can take many forms: an unexpected bill, change in interest rates, job loss, buildup of long-term debt, and more. But one of the hardest to...

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If I File for a Consumer Proposal Does It Mean I’m Bankrupt?

If you file for a consumer proposal does it mean you’re bankrupt? It’s a common question we receive, but the short answer is NO. While both programs are administered under the Insolvency Act, filing for a consumer proposal and filing for...

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Requirement to Pay – If You Received One, Act Before Life Gets Uncomfortable

A requirement to pay is one of the most uncomfortable forms of debt collection you can receive. A requirement to pay can be: Sent directly to your employer (as a wage garnishment) so your employer will have to send a portion of your paycheque...

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