Category: Insolvency News

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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Government Debts

March 12, 2021

Did you know, you can get out from under the burden of goverment debt by filing a proposal or a bankruptcy? Call for more details 519-646-2222

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Bankruptcy Lawyers

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March 1, 2021

Many people think they need a bankruptcy lawyer either to file for bankruptcy or to guide them through the process.  In the USA, the insolvency regime is very similar to Canada’s, but it still has differences, the biggest difference is that in Canada the Insolvency process is administered by Insolvency Trustees who are licensed by […]

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Problems with CERB

December 3, 2020

The CERB fiasco will haunt the government for almost as long as the lockdown itself. Next April the income tax implications will be felt by millions of Canadians as few have set aside money to pay the taxes. At the end of the day over a million people will be required to make repayments. Grab the popcorn, this story isn’t over yet.

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Build Back Better

December 2, 2020

The economy did not break itself, and it will not just fix itself, anymore than the budget can simply balance itself. It will take work to make up for lost opportunities, and income – but we can build back better, if we apply common sense to the way we spend and handle our financial responsibilities.

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Does my spouse have to file too?

November 27, 2020

Sometimes it makes a lot of sense to do things together with your spouse – sometimes it doesn’t. When it comes to filing a bankruptcy or a proposal it can be either beneficial or harmful to make a joint filing. Talk to your local Licensed Insolvency Trustee to find out what is best for your and your family. 519-646-2222

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Can I keep my Car?

November 27, 2020

Many folks have the wrong impression about bankruptcy – it isn’t all about seizing and selling all of your belongings. It is important to keep the neccessaries of life in order to remain a productive member of society. Excesses may be treated differently – call us for more details 519-646-2222

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CEBA Loan Terms – DECODED

November 23, 2020

The CEBA Loans are very misunderstood. Even sophisticated business people are under the impression that they can borrow the money – defer payments until Decmber 2022 then claim back a bonus of $10,000 in forgiveness.

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Can I go bankrupt on ____ ?

November 18, 2020

Get to know what you can and can’t go bankrupt on. Some debts won’t go away even after filing bankruptcy – most will.

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Qualifying for a Mortgage

October 29, 2020

Read this blog for some basic infromation about qualifying for a mortgage, before, during, and after a bankruptcy.

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Settle for less?

October 21, 2020

Some creditors will settle for less, much less in fact, that they are owed, just to get delinquent accounts off the books.

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Proposal or Bankruptcy

October 15, 2020

Read this Q & A to get some good information about the differences between proposals and bankruptcies.

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COVID Business Help

October 6, 2020

Small business owners, struggling to make ends meet, should not just consider the extremes of bankruptcy or more debt as the only options for survival. Think about a Division One Proposal and meet with a local LIT.

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CERB & Bankruptcy

October 5, 2020

CERB & Bankruptcy have become strange bedfellows. The CERB fund has directly reduced insolvency filings but could lead to a slight increase in filings in the new year.

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Proposals the # 1 debt solution

August 20, 2020

Proposals can be as creative as they need to be to help you solve pressing debt problems. Call 519-646-2222 to explore your possibilities.

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Insolvency Tsunami

July 24, 2020

A recent article in a local newspaper described a coming insolvency tsunami – which has been anticipated by some colleagues to commence next year.  But in this blog, we provide a counterpoint as to why it probably will not happen.  We anticipate the probability of a slight uptick in filing volumes but not a massive […]

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How’s Biz?

July 20, 2020

That’s a question that I ask a lot of people in casual conversation – “hey, how’s biz?” the answer usually tells me something about the nature of their business or the seasonality.  Lately though it has been a tough question to ask, business owners have trouble reaching for stock answers – “we’re really busy” or […]

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Fraud and Bankruptcy

June 4, 2020

Debts incurred by proven fraud are not dischargeable in a bankrupt. Fortunately, fraud is not simply an allegation away, it must be proven.

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Small Business Solutions

May 11, 2020

Small Businesses need solutions to debt and cashflow challenges. LITs are perfectly positioned to provide technical expertise to help negotiate you through turbulent times. Call today for your free consultation: 519-646-2222

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