Did you know there is a surplus income penalty in a bankruptcy if you make more than the ‘threshold’ income? Doug Hoyes explains how to calculate this and ways you can avoid a penalty all together.
Are you considering filing for a consumer proposal and are curious about what makes the contract legal? We’ll show you what makes a proposal legally binding and what say your creditors have in the process.
Consumer proposals are often the most misunderstood debt relief option, even thought they are fairly simple. Read along as Doug Hoyes debunks the 10 most common misconceptions about consumer proposals.
Navigating the validity of information on insolvency may be overwhelming due to unregulated businesses claiming their services can help. Learn about what a registered consumer proposal is and who can legally provide them.
Have you previously filed a consumer proposal and find yourself in financial hardship again? Learn about how you can file a proposal again and if there are any differences about the process.
Should you pay for third party advice when seeking a consumer proposal? We explain what a consumer proposal administrator is and why you should work directly with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee for debt help.
Learn about how a proposal deals with your unsecured creditors, whether you can hold back debts and how it may impact secured creditors like your mortgage or car loan.
Fall behind three payments and your consumer proposal will be annulled by law. If this has happened to you, find out if it’s possible to revive an annulled proposal and exactly how to do it.
Consumer proposals care becoming more popular but are still relatively unknown too many people seeking debt help. Learn about the 4 stages of a consumer proposal, how creditor voting works, payment plans and more.
Will a consumer proposal deal with your particular debts? Find out how student loans, credit cards, business debts and more are treated in a proposal, and if it’s right for your financial situation.
Do you want to learn more about the negotiation process involved in a consumer proposal? We'll explain what creditors might expect in a proposal based on internal policy and who does the negotiating.
Did you know there are rules in place when it comes to the way student loans are treated in an insolvency? Find out the rules to ensure your student debt is discharged or released in a consumer proposal.
Are you struggling with inconsistent income and increasing debts? A consumer proposal may be a great option for your debt relief. This blog explains five things you need to know about them before filing.
Are you wondering what a consumer proposal repayment plan looks like? Doug Hoyes explains 2 benefits of using this form of insolvency with actual examples of how it can affect your finances.
Filing a consumer proposal is a debt relief strategy that offers many advantages if you qualify. Explore our guide on conducting a consumer proposal assessment and one of the benefits of a proposal.