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Rebuild Your Credit
We see that slogan everywhere “rebuild your credit” everyone seems to be using it from mortgage lenders through to used car salesmen. But, caveat emptor (buyer beware) things may not be what they seem. Usually when I hear the expression “rebuild your credit” the first thing that comes to mind is “high interest” and the […]
Read moreLiving in Canada
Living in Canada is extremely challenging and not getting easier. The cost of living continues to increase faster than incomes and taxation is not helping. Adding the new carbon tax to the mix it is highly likely that Canadian consumers are paying more than half of their income in some form of taxation. Paper, ordinary […]
Read moreNo More Debts
Just imagine having no more debts, being and living completely debt free. It seems that such a notion is impossible, unless you have a very significant income stream. Debt is a bi-product of poverty and as poverty grows so does debt. It is inconceivable that people would simply go into debt because “it’s cool” or […]
Read moreSecond Mortgage
Second mortgages sound like a good idea but they can have serious pitfalls. Meet with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee before you commit to something you may regret later.
Read moreCredit “Caution Debt Ahead”
You may have thought Venezuelans were in trouble, you already owe twenty-four (24) times more debt that them. What are you going to do about it?
Read moreBankruptcy is Good
Despite all the stigma, bankruptcy is good for helping you solve debt problems. In fact, bankruptcy is one of the best tools in your arsenal for solving difficult debt problems. It’s cheaper than filing a proposal, it usually doesn’t linger as long on your credit report as a proposal typically will. Another reason bankruptcy is […]
Read moreCredit Card Business
The credit card business is one that everyone wants to be in on, including Apple (the computer guys). Unfortunately, the banks have a virtual monopoly and make it challenging for anyone else to enter the playground. Here’s how the business works, in the simplest terms: Lend someone something that doesn’t exist on terms of repayment […]
Read moreCredit Cards for Bankrupts
Credit is a whole lot easier to get following a bankruptcy or proposal filing than you might expect.
Read moreFake News – Sunshine List
The media seems to be getting more and more lax in its reporting as time goes by. If all Sunshine List members earning less than $152,000 per annum are dropped we get a more meaningful picture.
Read moreProposals to Creditors
Proposals to creditors are more popular than bankruptcies, in fact more than half of all insolvency filings are proposals. But why the surge from behind? Until about five years ago most consumers chose to file bankruptcies over proposals. Several things have happened to bring about the change, recidivism, surplus income, property valuation and trustee fees […]
Read moreBuy a house after bankruptcy
Sure, you can buy a house after bankruptcy. Of course you must be discharged and some conditions may apply.
Read moreSpousal Debts
Quite often people become liable for spousal debts, deliberately and ironically at the same time inadvertently. Sometimes, a spouse may help their partner re-establish credit by co-signing for them on a loan of credit card. At other times the spouses may feel that they can trust each other and should be able to manage the […]
Read moreThe “Friend-Lend”
The friend-lend, lending money to friends or relatives is never advisable – here’s why.
Read moreGovernment Debt Reduction
Many people still mistakenly believe there is no government debt reduction plan available. Contact us for more information: 519-646-2222
Read moreLiving Debt Free
Living debt free is not as easy as it sounds, getting out of debt on the hand is. Call us at 519-646-2222 for your free consultation to learn more about your debt free options.
Read moreChoices
You have choices when the chips are down, learn about your choices and make good decisions.
Read moreSelf Employment
Self employment comes with a mixed bag of rewards and challenges. Make sure you understand both so that you can balance your own best interests.
Read more2019 Debt Outlook
What is your 2019 debt outlook? The CIBC has reported that 48% of Canadian consumers are at risk of defaulting on debt payments and have no plan for debt reduction. The Conference Board of Canada and the IMF are both reporting that consumer debt is a significant risk factor for the Canadian economy. Debt reduction […]
Read moreLow Interest Loans
Things aren’t always the way they seem, especially with low interest loans. The idea of low interest loans is attractive especially to people who are on the threshold of financial collapse. We’ve previously blogged about low interest and how a low interest consolidation (into a mortgage) compares in cost to paying higher interest credit cards. […]
Read moreHappy New Year
To all our clients, families, friends and colleagues we wish you a very Happy New Year and hope you enjoy good health and prosperity. I am reminded of a couple of quotes that seem appropriate for this time of the year. “Forget your past, forgive yourself and begin again right now.” —Osho “When I let […]
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