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Are you wondering if you should use credit counselling or a consumer proposal to get out of debt? We explain both solutions, provide a pros and cons list and fully compare both strategies.
Have you been contacted or threatened by a debt collector, and are curious about what you can do moving forward? We explore two types of debt relief options you can use and how they can protect you.
If you're overwhelmed with debt, this post will help you decide whether you should file a bankruptcy or deal with your debts via a debt management plan by reviewing key questions, as you would in a real debt assessment with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. Learn which debt relief option is right for you.
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.
Are you considering credit counselling to help you manage large amounts of unpaid debt? Doug Hoyes explains affordability, alternatives and additional consequences of this type of program.
Have you fallen into the payday loan trap, and are now struggling to pay them back? Find out why credit counselling may not be the best solution to deal with payday loans and what a better option is.
Doug Hoyes reviews the business side of credit counselling, how agencies are funded by big banks and why it may not always be the best solution to get out of debt.
Not-for-profit credit counselling agencies still have to get paid, and they earn kickback fees mostly from banks. Learn 5 reasons why these agencies are now just debt collectors and why it matters to you.