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what happens after bankruptcy discharge

121 – Is There Life After Bankruptcy Discharge?

Are you wondering what happens after Bankruptcy discharge and what will happen to your credit rating? Are there steps can you take to improve your financial literacy and what money saving tips you can incorporate into your budget? Find out what life will be like after you receive your Bankruptcy discharge.

What Debt Collection Agency Can and Cannot Do

120 – What Debt Collection Agency Can and Cannot Do

Are you being harassed by a debt collection agency? Can collection agencies call you at work? Can they contact your family or friends? There are rules and regulations about what a collection agency can do. Find out your rights and how to stop collection agency calls.

can i rent a house with bad credit

119 – How Will My Low Credit Score Affect My Ability To Rent?

Can you rent a home when you have bad credit? What are the steps you can take to improve your chances if you have bad lines of credit due to inflation and rising interest rates? Find out if filing a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal will affect your rental.

how to protect yourself against fraud

118 – How to Protect Yourself Against Fraud

Financial fraud is on the rise in Canada. AI is making it easier to commit credit card fraud and for identity theft. Find out how to protect yourself from financial fraud and what to do if you have fallen victim. Reporting the crime to the Canadian Anti Fraud Center is important.

debt

117 – How Worrying About Debt Can Affect Your Health

The financial stress of having unmanageable debt can affect our mental and physical health. With Canadian household debt on the rise, many people are wondering how to stop worrying about debt. Find out ways to reduce financial stress and get the debt help you need.

household debt canada

116 – Household Debt and Insolvencies are Surging in Canada

The average household debt in Canada has increased year after year. With higher interest rates it is difficult to maintain a budget in these precarious times. Insolvencies are surging forcing many Canadians into filing Bankruptcy or a Consumer Proposal. Find out how you can protect yourself.

consumer proposal

115 – Is There an Advantage to Paying Off My Consumer Proposal Early

Have you filed a Consumer Proposal and are now in a position where you could increase your monthly payments or pay it off early? Should you take out a loan to complete the Consumer Proposal sooner? Find out the answers to these questions and more from a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

Life After Bankruptcy

114 – Life After Bankruptcy

Is there life after Bankruptcy? How do I file and do I need a Bankruptcy Lawyer or a Bankruptcy Trustee? The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act governs the process. Find out what happens when you declare Bankruptcy and what your life will look like after you have been discharged.

financial advice

113 – How to Spot Bad Financial Advice

Are you confused as to where to turn for financial advice to help you get out of debt? Not everyone who calls themselves a debt counsellor or consultant is licensed and regulated. Find out why your first point of contact for debt relief should be with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

personal finance canada

112 – How Human Nature Leads Us Down the Wrong Financial Path

Increasing our financial literacy can alleviate potential money problems down the road. Being aware of the warning signs of debt can help you avoid Bankruptcy. Here’s a few ways you can start to live within your budget to realize your financial goals.