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Second Mortgage

April 23, 2019

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.

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Credit “Caution Debt Ahead”

April 11, 2019

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?

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Bankruptcy is Good

April 11, 2019

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 […]

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Credit Card Business

April 8, 2019

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 […]

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Credit Cards for Bankrupts

March 28, 2019

Credit is a whole lot easier to get following a bankruptcy or proposal filing than you might expect.

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Fake News – Sunshine List

March 28, 2019

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.

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Proposals to Creditors

March 26, 2019

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 […]

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Buy a house after bankruptcy

February 27, 2019

Sure, you can buy a house after bankruptcy. Of course you must be discharged and some conditions may apply.

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Spousal Debts

February 25, 2019

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 […]

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The “Friend-Lend”

February 21, 2019

The friend-lend, lending money to friends or relatives is never advisable – here’s why.

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Government Debt Reduction

February 19, 2019

Many people still mistakenly believe there is no government debt reduction plan available. Contact us for more information: 519-646-2222

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Living Debt Free

February 4, 2019

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.

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Choices

January 25, 2019

You have choices when the chips are down, learn about your choices and make good decisions.

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Self Employment

January 10, 2019

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.

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2019 Debt Outlook

January 9, 2019

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 […]

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Low-Interest Loans: More Illusion Than Advantage

January 7, 2019

Things aren’t always as they seem—especially when it comes to low-interest loans. On the surface, the idea of borrowing at a low rate feels attractive, particularly for people standing on the brink of financial collapse. We’ve written before about low-interest lending, and how rolling high-interest debt into a mortgage compares to aggressively paying down credit […]

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Happy New Year

January 4, 2019

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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Merry Christmas

December 21, 2018

Merry Christmas to all our clients, friends, colleagues, associates and respective families.  We hope you have a safe an enjoyable holiday season and remember to drive safely and cautiously, especially under extreme weather conditions. Our office will be answering client inquiries throughout the holiday period and will open as usual on December 27th and 28th, […]

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Debt is Debt

December 20, 2018

At the end of the day debt is debt, we hear people talk about good debt and bad debt but no matter what debt is still debt.  A mortgage company is advertising “get out of debt using the equity on your home” – that is not “getting out of debt” that is simply moving debt […]

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Debt Freedom Plan

December 13, 2018

What is a Debt Freedom Plan: A debt freedom plan is exactly what it sounds like, a plan to help you get, and remain debt free.  Get out from under the burden of debt and all that it entails, money worries, family problems, self-esteem problems, depression and stress. Freedom vs. Responsibility: Being free from debt doesn’t […]

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