Our knowledgeable team of Licensed Insolvency Trustees provide information and expert advice to help you on your way to becoming debt free. Our extensive debt help resource centre includes articles, videos, and podcasts on how to get out of debt including commonly asked questions about consumer proposals, bankruptcy, and debt consolidation options. Become informed about credit rebuilding and other money management tips as you search for a solution to your debt problems.
About 1 in 6 people who file a bankruptcy or consumer proposal are between the ages of 18-29. This blog outlines what kinds of debt leads to severe financial distress for younger individuals, and what you can do about it.
Filing for bankruptcy is a legal process, and thus what you do before filing is subject to review. Read about specific actions to avoid entirely before declaring bankruptcy and helpful tips to follow before you file.
If you don’t make your payments on time your creditors will take action to collect. Will they sue? Can they take your assets? Learn about creditors rights and what options you have if creditors are calling.
Does your employer need to know that you are filing for bankruptcy or consumer proposal? Doug Hoyes answers the most common questions people have about whether your job will be affected by filing bankruptcy.
The key to creating a sustainable budget is balance and flexibility. In this blog, learn about what defines a need and a want, and how to use the 50-30-20 rule to create a budget that will work for you.
You can opt for a debt management plan or debt settlement if you are struggling with unpaid debts. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages for both, and which may be best suited for you.
Not being able to meet payments on time and accruing debt can be stressful and overwhelming, but it is possible to achieve a fresh financial start. Read our step-by-step guide on how debt relief programs work in Canada.
There are provincial regulations that collection agencies must abide by. This blog outlines these rules, ranging from how often and when an agency can call, what they can say and when they can threaten legal action.
Here is your guide to understanding what happens with unpaid debt if your business closes. Learn about restructuring debts, government debts, if you can still run your business, and more.
The Emergency Loan for Canadians Abroad program has issued repayment requests to recipients to pay in full within 180 days. Here, we explore what to do if the allotted time passes and you have unpaid debts.
Find out if a bankruptcy or debt settlement is the right choice if you are struggling with problem debt. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of both options and provide next steps to debt help.
Your credit history directly affects your credit score and report. Our guide explains what you need to know about credit history, how it affects your ability to borrow and how to manage it.
What is the point of making extra loan payments? Here we explain how making more payments can save your money and help you pay off your debts much earlier.
Are leased or financed vehicles included in your bankruptcy? Learn how car payments are treated in a bankruptcy or consumer proposal and what happens to your car loan or lease obligation.
If you are facing a power of sale or foreclosure by your mortgage lender, find out what the basics and differences of both legal proceedings are, and what options you have.
Will filing for bankruptcy help stop a mortgage foreclosure? Can I keep my home? What are my options if I cannot afford my mortgage payments? Find out with our comprehensive guide to foreclosures and bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy and credit counselling are two commonly compared options to deal with debt problems. Understand the benefits and downsides of each alternative and which would best suit your financial situation.
Threatening an involuntary bankruptcy can be a very intimidating tactic that collection agents use against debtors. Want to know if this actually applies to you? Doug Hoyes explains.
A Consumer Proposal Administrator is someone who can file for a consumer proposal. In fact, they are the only authorized debt expert in Canada who can. Learn about their role and how to find one in this blog.
It's non uncommon for credit reporting companies to make mistakes on credit reports. We explain why you should check your credit report yearly, common mistakes to look out for, and how to fix them.
Doug Hoyes explains what happens with your principle balance and interest rates when you can’t afford your deferred mortgage payments. Learn about options you have to help you move forward.
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