Blog Articles

Great Reset and Credit Kiting

July 15, 2021

Consumer proposals allow you to get a great reset of your debt. Stop kiting your debt from one credit card to another and get a real solution.

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Bankruptcy Filings Are Way Down

July 15, 2021

Last year we predicted less insolvencies in the coming year. We were correct, but this year we have seen unpredictable political and economic changes – we offer some thoughts and discussion points but no real conclusions.

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House Prices and Insolvencies

July 5, 2021

We may be able to help you out with a proposal even if you do have equity in your home – call us for more details 519-646-2222

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Need Help?

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June 30, 2021

When you need help we are simply a phone call away 519-646-2222 call us anytime – outside of business hours be prepared to leave a message.

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4Pillars – Class Action Clause

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June 18, 2021

Very interesting Appeals Court case on contractual clauses that appear to have the effect of protecting companies from legal consequences.

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Inflation is Real

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June 17, 2021

Canadians could soon be facing really serious economic challenges – living costs and incomes are becoming more and more disparate.

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Statute Barred Debts

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June 8, 2021

Statute barred debts are an interesting concept and one that is frequently misunderstood. The challenge is to wrap one’s head around the fact the debt didn’t just disappear, it still exists, but it is uncollectable – unless the debtor volutarily makes payments.

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Hyperinflation

June 2, 2021

With rising costs, ever increasing debt loads, massive unemployment and decreasing wages, hyperinflation is among us.

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CERB Forgiveness

Tom Locke, Licensed Insolvency Trustee
June 2, 2021

Millions of Canadians, reportedly, received the CERB benefits when they should not have. Among them were other benefit recipients, pensioners and self-employed people.

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Division One Proposals for Small Businesses

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May 31, 2021

Joint Division One Proposals can include you and your business as well as, potentially, your spouse – getting all of your debts to one manageable monthly payment.

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FREE Mug with Every Bankruptcy?

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May 27, 2021

To claim your free coffee mug simply read and respond to this blog.

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Canadian Debt Growing

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May 26, 2021

Canadians are in a pickle with exponential debt growth, both national debt and consumer debt. The government is driving debt up either by action or inaction.

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Your Debts

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May 19, 2021

People’s debt comes in all shapes and sizes – when it becomes a problem – we can help.

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Property of the Bankrupt

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May 10, 2021

Section 67 (1) of the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act sets out what property of the bankrupt is divisible amongst his/her creditors.  Many people live in fear of bankruptcy because they think that they will lose everything they own to the trustee.  That is simply not the case. If you are holding property in trust for […]

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Trump was never bankrupt

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May 6, 2021

Donald Trump remains a lightning rod for negattive media attention. While he is not really the topic of this blog hopefully invoking his name will attract readers.

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Terrifying Debt Levels

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May 5, 2021

Both government and consumer debt levels have skyrocketed in the last half-decade, leaving politicians and people grasping for solutions. We can’t help the government, but we can help you 519-646-2222

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What happens when it’s over?

April 22, 2021

That is an intriguing question, what will happen when it’s over?  The CERB has been running for a year and a half – projected to end in September 2021, but what will happen then?  Will the $2,000 per month benefit be replaced with UBI (Universal Basic Income)?  Really that is just shifting the name of […]

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Improve Your Credit

April 14, 2021

Are you concerned about your credit score? There are some simple steps you can take to review and improve your credit standing.

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Holding Proposals

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April 5, 2021

Holding proposals are an interesting way of solving immediate debt problems when you don’t have either cash flow or a stash of cash.

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CERB Overpayments – solution

March 24, 2021

CERB overpayments can be discharged in a bankruptcy or a proposal. For most people who received the overpayment there are very few other options available.

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