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? Continue reading

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

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

A question we often get asked when starting the consumer proposal process is what happens after filing a proposal. There’s a lot of things that will and can happen during the consumer proposal process, which is why we’ve decided to cover it all here today. In this article, we’ll take you through each step of...Continue reading

Receiving a demand letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is a stressful experience. Whether it’s due to unpaid taxes, penalties, or other debts, it’s important to understand how to respond. In this article, we outline the steps you need to take when dealing with a demand letter from the CRA. We also include a...Continue reading

We hear this question all the time; what is a consumer proposal, and how will it affect me?  A consumer proposal is a formal arrangement filed by a licensed insolvency trustee (LIT) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).  It is a viable alternative to bankruptcy if your debts do not exceed $250,000 (not including...Continue reading

In these unprecedented times, small businesses across Canada have relied on financial assistance to navigate the challenges brought about by the global pandemic. One significant form of support was the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan. As we near the end of 2024, it is crucial for borrowers to stay informed about the updates surrounding...Continue reading

Debt is a common financial concept that many individuals encounter at some point in their lives. It can be overwhelming and confusing, but with the right knowledge and tools, managing debt can become more manageable and less daunting. In this blog post, we will delve into the different types of debt, the importance of wise...Continue reading

Have you ever wondered how and why people get into debt? And what really triggers the financial challenges we have all faced at some time. We know that debt can lead to disastrous consequences; it can destroy a relationship, lose our assets and everything we have worked so hard to create, and it can bring...Continue reading

Good debt versus bad debt. Is there a difference? We’ll break down the different types of debt below.  Very few people have or can earn enough money to pay cash for life’s most important purchases: a home, a car or an education. The most important consideration when buying anything on credit or taking out a...Continue reading