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Till Debt Do Us Part
Mixing love and money matters may seem unromantic but finances can have polarizing effects on the most committed of couples. Surveys reveal that money troubles are the leading cause of divorce. In 2014 a Harris/Decima poll found that, on average, more than four out...
What Is the Difference Between Division 1 Proposal and Consumer Proposal?
A Consumer Proposal and a Division 1 Proposal are two different types of proposals as stated in the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act (BIA). While both the proposals can be availed by Canadians, but there are some differences in the two which might give one precedence over...
Why Creditors Accept Consumer Proposals?
Dealing with debt can be a nerve-wracking situation for most people. When we find ourselves face to face with our debts we assume that bankruptcy may be the only option we have which could possibly save us. However, if you are a resident of Canada you just may be in...
Things That Will Save You from Getting Into Debt
We often here experts on finance and banking coming up on various talk shows telling us about the various option we can avail if we are facing debt. Several books and articles too have been written on the same subject. It does get one wondering that if getting into...
Impact of Bankruptcy on Child and Alimony Support
Nobody looks forward to filing for bankruptcy, but it is one of the most common options that people opt for when they are in debt. Things may become even more complicated when you have child support or alimony duties too. This goes for both the cases; cases where you...
Are You Ready to Rebuild your Credit After the Consumer Proposal? Ask Your Counselor!
It is only natural to lose hope after you have filed for a consumer proposal. Many people worry about getting the credit again, and believe that it will never happen. But it is all a myth. You can get a credit card, a home, or even a car after you have gone through...
Is Consumer Proposal the Silver Lining for You?
Don’t we all end up spending a little too much money on things we hardly need? However, if this problem gets out of hand, you may end up with a huge amount of debt. In that case, you have two options. You can either declare bankruptcy or you can file for a consumer...
What Happens to the Debt When Someone Dies
Can the debt go away with the death of the debtor? Unfortunately, you can’t skip debt even when you are dead. After your death, your debt is not passed on to your family members until and unless there is some kind of legal documentation present. Your relatives will...
Bankruptcy Protection under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act
The process of bankruptcy is lawfully designed to help sincere individuals, and offer them a relief from their debts. When this procedure is over, the person who was in debt is no longer obligated to repay the debts, which they had at the time of filing for the...