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Changing Times
How does that old Bob Dylan song go: “the times they are a changing”. When we think about changing times, economically speaking, the best time to be alive was probably in the 1950’s to 1970’s, those were the glory days for the Canadian economy. It was the first time in history that one income could […]
Read moreInsolvency and pensions
Insolvency and pensions are at an interesting intersection and under current Canadian insolvency laws are not good bedfellows. Although when filing a bankruptcy, the laws do protect the bankrupt’s interest in the pension funds by not requiring that they be distributed among the creditors the same protection is not afforded to the fund itself. We […]
Read moreBankruptcy top ten
The bankruptcy top ten things you need to know: 1. Bankruptcy is available to all non-bankrupts over the age of eighteen and owing more than $1,000.00. 2. Bankruptcy is almost always cheaper than a proposal. 3. Bankruptcy is almost always faster than a proposal. 4. ONLY a Licensed Insolvency Trustee can help you file either […]
Read moreLenders want to lend
Lenders want to lend you money, in fact they are looking for ways to be able to lend you money. To lenders lending is a product just like any other. Lending money is a sure way to make money if you can mitigate the risk of borrowers not repaying debts. The good news is that […]
Read moreRags to riches
We are all familiar with rags to riches stories, how people (like Forest Gump) were able to turn their lives around and become successful despite adversity. I would like to share one such rags to riches story with you, it’s a true story about one of our former clients. I won’t use her name, but […]
Read moreMortgage funds are available
Yes, mortgage funds are available for people of most income levels. The interest rates and terms may be different for people with lower or less stable incomes, such as self-employed people, but mortgage funds are available from different lenders. We have been advised by lending industry representatives that there are new challenges facing people who […]
Read moreProposals can be varied
Did you know that the terms of consumer proposals can be varied? That’s right consumer proposals can be varied to allow for an adjusted payment schedule. It does not serve either your interests, or the interests of your creditors to sabotage your proposal by forcing you to continue to make payments that you can’t afford. […]
Read moreHow proposals work
LIT Files Proposal: Proposals can only be made to your creditors through a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. Understanding how proposals work is quite simple. Assessment: The trustee assesses your situation too determine how much you can afford to pay to your creditors and suggests a payment arrangement based on your capacity to pay. Voting on Proposal: […]
Read moreRemoving a garnishee of wages
We can help you with removing garnishees of wages or salary. Creditors will not usually voluntarily remove garnishes of wages. Some people are afraid of losing their jobs if they are garnisheed and some will quit work because the garnishee can bite into their incomes. The quickest way to get rid of a garnishee is […]
Read moreDoom and gloom – economic predictions
We hear them all the time, doom and gloom – economic predictions. The media reports consumer debt is at an all time, every year it’s the same story. They also tell us that Canadians are liquidating RSPs and other pension type savings vehicles to pay bills. Incomes are going down year over year while taxes […]
Read moreSmall Business start up
So, you are thinking of taking the plunge and starting a new business venture. Taking the first few steps on the path to entrepreneurship is exciting, risky and scary. As you embark on your new venture, be sure you do your homework to minimize your exposure to risk, that will help take some of the […]
Read moreWho has the most debt?
The question “who has the most debt?” is certainly one that interests Licensed Insolvency Trustees. After all we like to know where our business is coming from and who to advertise to. So, just who has the most debt in Canada? That is complicated question in terms of raw debt versus percentage of debt. When […]
Read moreAfter Acquired Property
The term after acquired property refers to property that is acquired after an event, such as a bankruptcy. A bankrupt who wins the lottery after filing a bankruptcy has “after acquired property”. In that case they ought to simply pay off their creditors and their trustee and they could apply to court to have the […]
Read morePay Pennies on the Dollar
You really can pay pennies on the dollar of the debts that you owe. Making a consumer proposal will allow you to pay less than the face value of your debts. It will also allow you more time to pay your debts and all without interest. Sound too good to be true? Well it’s not, […]
Read moreWhy not be a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?
The economy has been faltering for over a decade, lost jobs, unions broken up, plants shutting down and moving out of country, cost of living and taxation outgrowing incomes. Why not be a Licensed Insolvency Trustee? After all Trustees must be busy in this economic environment, right? It is easy to underestimate the hard work […]
Read moreChoosing the best trustee
These days when people have financial problems they often shop around for the best trustee to help them out. But what are the considerations in choosing the best trustee, and why? Personally, I prefer using local companies to help me out with both goods and services. Some trustee’s have better, slicker, flashier advertisements than others. […]
Read moreCorporate Bankruptcy
Corporate bankruptcy proceedings can be very alarming for people involved. They usually entail job losses, loss of revenue for shareholders, losses to customers and suppliers as well as other service providers including those in the professional service industry. When large corporations file for bankruptcy they often get a lot of media coverage, for example Sear […]
Read moreNon-Bankruptcy solutions
We have non-bankruptcy solutions for your debt problems. The most common of these is a consumer proposal. A consumer proposal is a statutory option that can be a great fit for some folks – check through previous blogs for more details. Aside from a proposal there are other options available – the most important of […]
Read moreControl Your Spending
Sounds easy enough doesn’t it? If only you simply control your spending you’d doubtless be somewhat better off than you are. I speak to a range of people about debt and money management from the ultra conservative to the lackadaisical. The conservatives can be very critical of lifestyle – “they really don’t need a smart […]
Read moreAnother CRA Hoax
Sadly, there is another CRA hoax going around – please read below – if this message shows up in your email delete it, do not respond to it and do not follow any links. It is NOT from the CRA. “Canada Revenue Agency After the final 2017 annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have […]
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