We were asked: Can a consumer proposal clear old debt in collections – will filing affect my credit rating?
We’re here to help you deal with debt and give the best option possible depending on your personal situation. Filing a consumer proposal is not a strategy for rebuilding your credit, it is a strategy to get out of debt. Filing a consumer proposal results in a R7 (bad) credit rating that will remain on…
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What happens when your consolidation loan isn’t keeping you out of debt?
KEVIN ASKED: Am I able to claim bankruptcy if I already consolidated my credit card, line of credit and overdraft debts into one consolidation loan? This person also has student and car loans that they’re paying, plus they just found out that they owe the government $3,400 in taxes. They feel like they’ll never get out…
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Divorce And Debt In Ontario
When divorce occurs, household expenses essentially double, which alters your current financial situation. Separation causes major money problems regardless of how much money someone makes or how well they managed their finances while they were in the relationship. Support payments when facing financial difficulty The financial responsibility of the child(ren) falls on both parents. If you do not…
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Self-employed (sole proprietorship or partnership) and considering bankruptcy?
We recognize that every business is unique with its own issues and complexities. Therefore we recommend that you review your situation with one of our licensed trustees in bankruptcy. Deciding whether or not to continue being self-employed Filing a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy does not prevent you from continuing to be self-employed or starting a…
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Surrendering A Secured Asset: Your Home
Some people who own their own home can’t or don’t want to keep it. Common reasons why someone might not want to keep their home are: Can’t afford the payments The house value is far less than the mortgage balance owed Marital/relationship breakdown The biggest challenge facing a homeowner who wants to surrender their home is…
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Surrendering A Secured Asset: Your Vehicle
Some people who own a leased or financed vehicle can’t or don’t want to keep their vehicle. Common reasons why someone might not want to keep a vehicle are: Can’t afford the payments The vehicle is worth far less than the total amount owed Lifestyle change When someone doesn’t want to keep their vehicle they…
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Employed And Dealing With Personal Debt
In most cases making a consumer proposal or filing personal bankruptcy will have no impact on your current or future employment. However, as an employee, there are a few things to consider before deciding which option is best for you. Threat of wage garnishment: All employees are vulnerable to creditors garnisheeing their wages. More information about protecting your…
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Cashing In Retirement Savings Is A Poor Debt Settlement Strategy
We understand that most people who are in debt want to deal with their obligations, and don’t want to see a trustee in bankruptcy, make a consumer proposal or file personal bankruptcy. As a result they do what they can to attempt to deal with their debts on their own. Often this includes cashing-in retirement savings. Unfortunately,…
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Is a spouse liable for my debt?
Your debts do not affect your spouse’s credit rating! Regardless of your relationship status, whether you are married or common law, you and your spouse are two separate legal entities. Your spouse is not automatically responsible for your debts simply because they are your spouse or may have a spousal card on one of your…
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Repaying Tax Debt
Government debts including income tax, HST and payroll source deductions are no different than any other debts you may owe. The only difference between Canada Revenue Agency and other creditors are their special collection rights. These rights include the ability to: Garnish wages and seize assets without a court order Register an involuntary mortgage on…
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