Curious about how Canadians dealt with their creditors during the first few months of the pandemic? Doug Hoyes discusses how to defer payments, deal with your landlord, and other common concerns.
Will bankruptcy deal with past due rent? Ted Michalos explains more about rent arrears in an insolvency and whether you can effectively stop an eviction by filing a bankruptcy or proposal in Canada.
Has the Canada Revenue Agency issued a legal notice to you called a Requirement to Pay? Find out what to do if this happens to you and what you need to know as the taxpayer.
Are you worried a collection agency will act on their threat and sue you? Doug Hoyes explores how debt collectors obtain files, when they can take you to court and what to do if you have a judgement against you.
If you have unpaid taxes to the CRA, they can exercise their collection right to freeze your bank accounts. Learn about what you can do if your accounts get frozen and what your next steps are.
The CRA has strong collection powers, one of which is the ability to garnish your wages. Learn everything you need to know about a CRA wage garnishment and what you can do to avoid this proceeding.
Has one of your creditors frozen your bank account? Find out who can use this form of collection, how to clear your frozen account and answers to other common questions you may have about this legal action.
Are you feeling pressure because you have unpaid debts to the CRA? In this guide we’ll explain various CRA collection methods and how insolvency works to stop the CRA and clear your tax debts.
Do you have all your eggs in one basket when it comes to banking? Is using one bank a good idea? Find out 3 reasons why we think it’s better to spread your finances out, using different banks for your protection.
Have you been contacted or threatened by a debt collector, and are curious about what you can do moving forward? We explore two types of debt relief options you can use and how they can protect you.
Has a collector threatened you with wage garnishment, and you’re unsure of what it means? We’ll explain what kind of income and how much can be garnished, as well as what you can do to stop this action.
You may know your car lender has a right to repossess your vehicle if you don't make payments, but can other lenders (like a payday lender) make a claim on your car? We explain when this can happen & what to do.
Are you wondering how to go about helping your parents deal with their debts? In this blog, we explain what a power of attorney is, how they can help manage other’s finances, and explore two client stories.
If you ignore a few old debts for long enough will they disappear? Doug Hoyes explains what an old debt is, how they are dealt with and which are excluded from the limitation period.
Has a debt collector threatened you with a judgement or a lawsuit for your unpaid debts? Find out how these legal proceedings work, how insolvency can stop a judgment, and when is the right time to act.
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