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 […]

 
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 […]

Bankruptcy often has a huge stigma attached to it but if you are struggling under a huge pile of unmanageable debts then it is something you may want to seriously consider.
It is not something that you should enter into lightly but can also free you from your debts and help you start again. It will […]

Most people are very concerned about their home and what happens to it if they file bankruptcy. There are only two options: you keep it or you lose it.
To keep your home you need to answer YES to the following questions:
Do you want to keep the house? (Not everyone wants to keep their house. If […]

 
Avoiding credit card overload increases your opportunities to save and invest for important goals.
1 Managing Debt and Credit
Credit was once defined as “Man’s Confidence in Man.” But in fact, the definition of credit today is more like “Man’s Confidence in Himself.” Using credit today means you have confidence in your future ability to pay that […]

The cost of bankruptcy in Toronto, Ontario is largely dependent on your personal situation - although not completely since there are some common expenses that you should certainly take into the account when trying to determine the cost of filing bankruptcy in your case.
Below we provide a summary of some of the costs […]

Personal financial difficulties can happen to anyone at anytime . When creditors begin to call and the pressure mounts, there can be relief by calling a Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.) Bankruptcy Trustee. A common misconception is that you only have one option and that is to declare Bankruptcy. A good trustee can help […]