When we think about filing bankruptcy, we often think that we will be in the hands of the court and protected from your creditors. In some ways this is true, but you will actually have to pay fees to the Bankruptcy Trustee and just because you are paying their fees, this does not mean they … Continue reading Is a Bankruptcy Trustee working for You?
At some point in your life you may find yourself in need of a financial home renovation. In some cases it may be a simple DIY fix with a fresh coat of ‘tighten the budget’ paint. However, for most of us, Debt Restructuring is a bigger project, one that should be left to the professionals. … Continue reading Debt Restructuring – a home renovation for your finances
The debt situation: A family contacted our 4 Pillars office in Barrie Ontario. They had $120,000K in unsecured debt. They were considering bankruptcy. Monthly payments: Their minimal debt payments had risen to a crippling $3,500 per month. Methods they had tried: The family accepted full responsibility for their debt. They had already looked at other debt solutions. … Continue reading Consumer proposal vs bankruptcy? This Ontario family went from $120,000 to $19,500 in debt
One of the biggest obstacles for people to overcome in dealing with their debt is the fear that others may find out you have experienced a financial crisis. As in the article “I am embarrassed by my debt “ by Trevor Glasser overwhelming debt can be not only embarrassing but debilitating and destructive to your … Continue reading The Fear of Dealing with a Financial Crisis
Banks, credit bureau agencies, hiring agencies, and even peers have done a great job in attempting to tie our self-worth or societal standing to our credit rating. I hear people say to me every day “I want to solve my debt but I don’t want to damage my credit rating”. I fully understand what people … Continue reading A Good Credit Rating vs. Being Debt Free
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