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What tactics will debt collectors use to recover overdue bills?
29/03/2022
Bradley Milne
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Credit Counselling
Collection agencies use many tactics to enforce repayment of debt. The most common methods are phone calls and letters. However, depending on the amount owed, the situation can quickly escalate to threats of legal action — which, in turn, can result...
Read More arrow_forwardUnderstanding the rules of surplus income
22/03/2022
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Bankruptcy
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Whether you undergo a bankruptcy proceeding or a consumer proposal to get a fresh start from excessive debt, one important item to understand is the rules around surplus income.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat is secured vs unsecured debt
18/03/2022
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Understanding which debt is secured and which is unsecured is important as they affect you differently, particularly if you default in your payments.
Read More arrow_forwardLiving on a Single Income (3 Minute Debt Break)
07/03/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
With a wavering Canadian economy and unemployment continuing to roll through several Canadian provinces, thousands of households have found themselves struggling to make it from one financial obligation to the next. This is especially true for single...
Read More arrow_forwardHow do I know when to ask for help with my debt?
07/03/2022
Jean-Francois Cliche
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Most people wait far too long to seek professional help with their debt. There are several common reasons for the hesitation.
Read More arrow_forwardThe truth about tax debt
02/03/2022
Alana Orrell
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Owing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) money can be overwhelming — especially because the government has greater powers to collect outstanding debts compared to other creditors.
Read More arrow_forwardLoved ones and debt: how to broach the subject
17/02/2022
Nicole Polak
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
According to separate surveys conducted in Canada and the United States, discussing the topic of personal debt was ranked by some participants as a bigger taboo than topics like politics, religion, and marital problems.
Read More arrow_forwardBreaking the bankruptcy and insolvency stigma
12/02/2022
Vicky Samuels
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Breaking stigmas means ridding ourselves of our assumptions, generalizations, and broad-brush statements that are harmful to individuals and groups.
Read More arrow_forwardHow to budget when you’re living paycheque to paycheque
11/02/2022
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
You already know the many benefits of skilled money management. The fact you’re reading this blog post says at least that much. Your challenge, like for most households, is how to navigate the seemingly infinite demands on your frustratingly finite...
Read More arrow_forwardBudget friendly ideas for a fun and memorable Family Day
10/02/2022
Ryan Epp
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Family Day is a nice break from other annual holidays that come pre-packaged with set traditions, expectations, and the ever-present commercialization that drives many of us to overspend. You have a blank slate to create your own schedule, activities,...
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