This article is by Paul Murphy, our VP and financial literacy expert with 15+ years of investment and banking industry experience. If you’ve ever floated a balance on a credit card, you’ve likely asked yourself: how does credit card interest work in Canada?
If your debts are too high for you to pay off, a consumer proposal may be a vital avenue to starting a debt-free life — however, many are cautious about starting a consumer proposal when their debts are co-signed. Can you start a consumer proposal if the debt is co-signed? Will the co-signer be forgiven … Continue reading Can I Start a Consumer Proposal If My Debt is Co-Signed?
I think you’ll really agree with me when I say that the debt industry is really confusing, especially when it comes to consumer proposal vs. bankruptcy. You have credit counselling societies, bankruptcy trustees, debt settlement firms, consolidation loans, consumer proposals, and a lot of different views on how you should deal with your debt. The … Continue reading Consumer Proposal vs Bankruptcy – How to Choose Wisely in 2025
What Do You Mean By Debt Consolidation? (2025 Update) About once a week I’ll answer my phone and hear the following… “Hi, yes, I’d like to chat with you about consolidating my debts…do you do that?” At this point I know I’m going to have to provide some clarity. I usually suspect the person I’m … Continue reading What Do You Mean By Debt Consolidation?
Bankruptcy has serious consequences on an individual’s financial standing, which is why many Canadian debtors consider switching from bankruptcy to a consumer proposal instead. It is well known that a consumer proposal has less of an impact on your credit than bankruptcy, but is switching to a consumer proposal possible? In this article, we’ll explore … Continue reading Switching from Bankruptcy to Consumer Proposal in Canada
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