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How Is Bankruptcy a Fresh Start If It Is On My Credit Report?

17 Jul 2013

If you were to ask me what the single most misunderstood aspect of the Canadian financial industry is, without hesitation I would say, “The credit reporting system”. Every adult Canadian that has been employed, operated a bank account, or ever tried to access credit has more than likely been reported…

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Debt Problems And Saving Your RRSP

15 Jul 2013

For years, the government and the big banks have been encouraging Canadians to set aside as much money as possible in their RRSPs each year. This has created a strange situation – people may be having debt problems and at the same time they have savings for retirement that they…

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What Does It Mean To Be Insolvent?

10 Jul 2013

If you are insolvent, you either are not able to pay your obligations when they are due, or your debts are larger than your assets. It’s important to understand that the meaning of bankrupt is not the same as insolvent, although the words are often used interchangeably. Insolvency is often…

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Consumer Proposal or Debt Management Plan

08 Jul 2013

If you have a lot of debt and you want to avoid bankruptcy, you may consider a consumer proposal or a debt management plan. What’s the difference between these two debt solutions? A debt management plan is administered by a not for profit credit counsellor, and they are often able…

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Meet Your Newfoundland and Labrador Trustees in Bankruptcy

05 Jul 2013

Janes & Noseworthy Ltd. has been providing confidential, expert advice to consumer debtors across Newfoundland and Labrador for almost 30 years. Through our network of 6 staffed, satellite bankruptcy trustee offices across the island, we will meet with you face-to-face to discuss your situation and find a solution to your…

Consumer Proposal Administrator – What They Do

03 Jul 2013

Recently, many bankruptcy trustees have started calling themselves consumer proposal administrators without actually explaining what that term means. As the name suggests, a consumer proposal administrator manages the consumer proposal process. To the best of my knowledge, the government has not issued any consumer proposal administrator licences in Canada outside…

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Bankruptcy and Professional Designations

01 Jul 2013

Question: I would like to file bankruptcy, but I’m currently in university and looking to eventually become a Chartered Accountant. If I file bankruptcy will I not be able to become designated in the future? Bankruptcy and Chartered Accountant Designation There is no specific rule that disqualifies you from becoming…

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Bankruptcy Statistics Jump In April

28 Jun 2013

After falling fairly significantly for the past two months, insolvency statistics (Canadian bankruptcy and consumer proposal filings) increased again in April. The increase was small, only 3.7% higher than the year before. On a year to date basis, total consumer insolvencies are still 5.5% below last year’s levels largely reflecting…

Can I Keep My Car in a Bankruptcy?

26 Jun 2013

Whether or not you can keep your car if you file bankruptcy depends on two factors. Do you own it outright? How much is it worth? Secured Car Loans and Leased Cars in Bankruptcy First, if your car is security for a car loan, you can keep your car, but…