Posts Tagged ‘personal bankruptcy’
Will My Personal Bankruptcy Affect My Spouse?
When you file a personal bankruptcy it does not directly affect your spouse or reflect on their credit report. Your personal bankruptcy is between you and your creditors. Your spouse is not liable for your debts simply because he/she is your spouse. However, your personal bankruptcy can have an impact on the other person in certain ways.
Read MorePersonal Bankruptcy and Income Taxes – What You Need to Know
When filing a personal bankruptcy income tax debts are discharged the same as any other unsecured debt, such as credit cards and personal loans. If you are struggling with income tax debt or have had your wages garnished then you should seek the assistance of a professional.
Read MoreAnnual Consumer Insolvency Rates – Canada vs. Maritime Provinces
Annual Consumer Insolvency Rates – Canada vs. Maritime Provinces On September 30, 2014, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy released its most recent statistics on annual insolvency rates for Canada and the Provinces. These figures include both consumer bankruptcy and consumer proposal filings for the years 1987 through 2013 and show the significant trend…
Read MoreGood Debt vs. Bad Debt
Good debt is for purchases that appreciate in value or significantly improve your quality of life. Bad debts on the other hand typically do not provide you with any long-term benefit. If you carry a heavy amount of bad debt and are only able to make minimum payments then it’s time to look for help.
Read More10 Steps To Rebuild Your Credit Rating After Bankruptcy
Once you have been discharged from your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal there are some steps you can follow to put you on the path to a healthy credit rating.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Prepaid and Secured Credit Cards
Two credit card products that often get confused are secured and prepaid credit cards. Let’s take a closer look at the characteristics of each one and some of the things you should be aware of before choosing either of these products. Choosing the product that is best for you will depend on your circumstances. Either way, we encourage you to do your research and to read the cardholder agreement or terms and conditions prior to opening one of these products.
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Co-signing A Loan?
When you sign for a student loan, line of credit or any type of loan for another person you are legally responsible if that person fails to meet the terms of that credit agreement. If the other person misses payments the creditor will expect you to make the payments and demand that you pay the debt in full.
Read MoreBeware of Debt Settlement Offers
The debt settlement and credit counselling companies would have you believe that they can easily have your credit balances reduced and save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. The problem is they cannot guarantee any results. They will require that you pay them monthly administration fees and/or a percentage of the settlement amount as payment for their services. But you need to read their documents very closely to find out what happens to all of those fees that you have paid if they are unable to reach agreements with some or all of your creditors.
Read MoreFinancial Warning Signs
Most of us can sense impending financial trouble but we tend to shy away from seeking professional help out of embarrassment or fear of being judged. Licenced Insolvency Trustees and debt counsellors are there to help and should be able to provide you with financial counselling in a non-judgmental and professional manner. The information they provide should help you better understand your financial situation and the options and resources that are in place to assist you. This will allow you to make the best possible decision to resolve your financial concerns.
Read More20 Ways to Save Money on Insurance
There are many ways to save on your insurance costs so here are a few that we think you should be aware of…
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