Personal debt  and bankruptcy is on the rise in Canada. Here’s a brief overview of the personal bankruptcy process.
Between 1990 and 2006 business bankruptcies declined by 42 per cent - but consumer, or personal, bankruptcies increased by 85 per cent, according to Industry Canada statistics. And with Canadian household debt loads continuing to rise, it’s […]

 
At first glance, this may seem a pointless topic for an article. Who would want, after all, to declare bankruptcy? Most Americans are well aware of the far-reaching financial consequences of bankruptcy protection. Bankruptcy can immediately and significantly lower FICO scores, darken credit reports for up to a decade and, depending upon the situation, forever […]

 
North Americans are a collection of spenders who must learn the hard way to practice what our grandparents have always known: A penny saved is a penny earned. […]

 
I came across this fantastic news today in the Toronto Sun newspaper that will give investors some peace of mind:
If you find yourself in financial trouble and have to declare bankruptcy, your registered retirement savings are now safe from your creditors.
Recent amendments to Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act now rule that for bankruptcies occurring after […]

There are no quick fixes for improving your credit score. But you can raise your score over time by demonstrating that you consistently manage your finances responsibly. Any of the following ten tips can help you to improve your credit score:

1. Pay your bills on time.
This is the best way to improve your score, and […]

Payday loans, also called “cash advance loans,” “check advance loans,” “postdated check loans,” or “deferred-deposit check loans,” may seem like an easy solution to a temporary cash shortage, but for many people, payday loans are the beginning of a vicious and very expensive cycle that they find difficult if not impossible to get out of.Here’s […]

A Credit card is the most sensitive product of a bank. Most of the time, we can’t avoid the attractive offers that come with it and enter the world of credit. Only two years ago few banks offered credit cards, but now almost all banks are into the credit card business. Therefore the credit […]

If you’re a Type A credit card user, chances are you know it whether or not you are willing to admit it. If you can answer yes to these questions, then a lifestyle change is in order.

Do you pay interest fees when you send in your credit card payment?
Have you ever paid your credit card […]

Consolidation Loan:
A consolidation loan should pay off all of your existing unsecured debts. This would be loans from credit cards, retail store cards, bank overdrafts and personal loans.
Essentially, a consolidation loan combines all of your unsecured loans and uses your home equity to secure them.
But be careful of what looks to be a […]

 
When it comes to repairing your credit, you’re the only person for the job.
What should you do if you have bad credit? Here are 10 tips that are designed to improve your credit history and raise your credit score:
1. Get a copy of your credit history:  Equifax Canada is a great place you can go […]