What is a Personally Guaranteed Loan? A personally guaranteed loan is a type of loan where an individual guarantees repayment, typically with their personal assets, even if the loan is taken out for a business. This means that if the business defaults, the lender can go after the guarantor’s personal assets, like their home or...Continue reading
Student loans are a serious undertaking, especially for those fresh out of college. Student loans like OSAP typically total to over $20,000 per student, making repayment long and difficult. With this, it’s no surprise that over 77% of Canadian graduates over 40 say they regret taking out their student loans. When someone finds themselves unable...Continue reading
With overly complex language and a lack of early education, it’s no surprise that so many Canadians are financially illiterate and struggling with debt. Navigating Canada’s debt industry is already difficult for Canadian-born debtors, let alone immigrants living in Canada for the first time. That’s why we’ve created this article specifically for Canadian immigrants who...Continue reading
All information provided in this article is sourced from publicly available materials and is intended for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. 4 Pillars is a debt advocacy firm and is not a law firm. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction. A...Continue reading
When facing unbeatable debts, it’s not a bad idea to reach out to a debt relief company. A debt help professional can help you explore your options for repayment, such as debt consolidation, consumer proposals, and debt management plans. However, it can be difficult to know who to trust when it comes to debt solutions....Continue reading
What government approved debt relief programs are there in Ontario and how can they help you pay off your debts? The short answer is…there’s very few. But what is there can be really effective for reducing your debts and making repayment possible. Nevertheless, they don’t come without drawbacks. In this article, we will explore what...Continue reading
Victoria has one of the highest credit card debts per capita in Canada, at an average balance of $12,874, but can this debt be forgiven? Debt forgiveness is a best case scenario for most Canadians in debt, but it’s not easy to find. This article will cover what debt forgiveness really is and whether your...Continue reading
Are you struggling with unpaid debt in Kelowna, BC? Know that you aren’t alone! In 2023, Kelowna ranked number 6 in the list of Canadian cities with the highest consumer debt per capita with an average of $100k+ owed per person. There’s no question that debt is a prevalent issue among Kelowna residents. We know...Continue reading
Debt Consolidation. It’s a term which tends to cause a lot of concern and confusion. We are commonly asked: “is debt consolidation a scam?”, “how does debt consolidation affect your credit?”, “should I do it?”. The truth is, most Canadians don’t really understand debt consolidation, or how it can make paying off debt easier. In...Continue reading
While consumer proposals are commonly associated with licensed insolvency trustees and debt relief specialists, many wonder if it’s possible to handle it on their own to save money. A consumer proposal is a legal agreement to pay back some of your debt and, in the process, be protected from creditors. The rules around debt resolution...Continue reading
