If you are faced with tough financial decisions, bankruptcy can seem like the option that will reduce the burden of debt. As Bankruptcy Canada puts it, in simplest terms, in personal bankruptcy, you assign everything you own to a Licensed...
In today’s uncertain environment, creditors are more flexible than ever. If you’re facing financial distress, now is the time to consider filing a consumer proposal and making an offer to your creditors to settle your debts for less than what...
Canadian insolvency statistics — the number of people who file for bankruptcy or for consumer proposal in a month or year — give us a good insight into the state of consumer and business debt in our country. The March 2020 insolvency numbers...
Consumer proposal vs. bankruptcy – what is the difference, and which one is the best choice for you? If you want to find out the answer, read on! For Canadians struggling with debt, both filing for a consumer proposal and filing for bankruptcy...
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...
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...
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...
When you’re in financial trouble, you want to get out of debt quickly. But finding out how to pay off debt fast can depend on many factors: The amount of debt. If you are carrying a lot of debt, the time to pay it off in full may be longer...
Having financial troubles can be stressful no matter where you are in life – but it’s doubly so if you own a house. There’s a common fear that financial restructuring will mean losing your home. Fortunately, there are ways to protect against...
How do you stop a wage garnishment? If your paycheque is being targeted by creditors, it’s a critical question to ask – and we have the answer. Stopping a wage garnishment immediately is vital to your financial health: A wage garnishment...
Have you considered filing for bankruptcy or for a consumer proposal in Canada? If so, you’re far from the only one. Insolvency statistics show that bankruptcies and consumer proposals continue to be popular debt management options for...
Consumer proposal vs. bankruptcy — what’s the difference? At first glance, they can appear similar. Both clear your debt, stop collection action, and can harm your credit. But when we get into the nitty-gritty, there are several big things...
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