Wage Garnishment Blog Series Part 3 – Wages Garnished by Other Sources

In the first two blogs of our wage garnishment series we discussed how wage garnishments work when you owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency or to a creditor. While these are two very common forms of wage garnishments, there are other forms...

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Wage Garnishment Blog Series Part 2: Wages Garnished by a Creditor

Many people run into financial problems and can’t pay their creditors. Often these debts end in a wage garnishment. Last week we looked at Canada Revenue Agency wage garnishments, so this week we thought we’d explore what it means when you are...

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Wages Garnished by CRA – Blog Series Part 1

Wages Garnished by CRA – Blog Series Part 1

Wage Garnishment Blog Series Part 1 – Wages Garnished by CRA With the advent of May, the personal tax filing deadline is now well behind us, and for many, a sigh of relief can be had. For others however, the passing of the deadline brings with...

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Tax Return Going to Result in Tax Debt? What Can You Do If You Can’t Pay

The tax deadline is upon us, and for many this means a necessary hassle we must face annually – but once dealt with, is quickly relegated to the back of our minds until this time next year. For others however, those with a tax debt looming...

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DebtCare Canada Weighs In: Student Debt

It is very common nowadays to hear about 20 something individuals living with parents, or struggling to meet their financial responsibilities, especially when compared to 20 years ago – and as a recent Yahoo Canada article points out, much of...

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Ontario Bankruptcy Trustees – What is Their Role in a Consumer Proposal?

When you feel as though you are drowning in debt, with few options available for relief, you may be considering a consumer proposal as a way to get those collection agencies off your back and to obtain some semblance of financial stability...

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CBC News Report: Payday Loan Interest

As a debt solutions organization, we often have clients come in and talk about problematic payday loans and how they continue to struggle with meeting the repayment requirements. When it comes to payday loans, we always try and suggest other...

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Tax Deadline – Have a Plan if You Cannot Pay Before the CRA Knows It

The tax deadline is fast approaching – the deadline to file your 2013 return, as always, is April 30th – are you ready? Getting your returns in order and filing on time can sometimes be an annual hassle, but it can’t be avoided. Filing online...

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Realistic Debt Solutions – What Are Your Options?

Being in debt can be a drag – but there are options available. However, before making any decisions about which route to take it is always a good idea to understand what each of the various debt solutions entails. Check out our chart to find...

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What to Do When CRA Collections Get Aggressive

What to Do When CRA Collections Get Aggressive

Tax time is just around the corner, and for many Canadians this is just another item on the to-do list that takes a bit of time. For others however, tax time can be incredibly stressful, especially if you owe, or are going to owe, money. Once...

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March Break Madness – Don’t Rack Up That Credit Card Debt

Hey parents: March Break is right around the corner, and for many Canadians with kids this can mean a week filled with activity and outings. And these outings can often become huge expenditures. When you are already in credit card debt up to...

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Rebuilding Credit Doesn’t Have to be Like Climbing Mount Everest

Debt, for many Canadians, is an everyday issue. But it isn’t only debt that can be problematic – even when you get rid of your debt! If debt has caused your credit score to plummet it might be time to think about getting it back in...

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