About 1 in 6 people who file a bankruptcy or consumer proposal are between the ages of 18-29. This blog outlines what kinds of debt leads to severe financial distress for younger individuals, and what you can do about it.
The Emergency Loan for Canadians Abroad program has issued repayment requests to recipients to pay in full within 180 days. Here, we explore what to do if the allotted time passes and you have unpaid debts.
Doug Hoyes explains what happens with your principle balance and interest rates when you can’t afford your deferred mortgage payments. Learn about options you have to help you move forward.
Initially COVID-19 made debtors in Canada credit-proof, but what’s the debtor landscape look like now? We offer our insight, from government support to credit card debt, on what’s to come in the following months.
Lacking the financial knowledge of how to successfully solve your debt issues? Explore the most common barriers Canadian’s face when paying down debt and discover steps on how to better manage your balances.
The utilization of CERB payments for eligible Canadian’s counts as taxable income. We explain your options if you can't pay your CERB or CRB tax obligations.
During the pandemic, many Canadians have opted for loan deferrals, but what happens when that deferral period ends? We explain the consequences of deferral and how you can recover when payments are due.
If you want to learn more about what our expert advice was to clients at the beginning of the pandemic, follow along here. We discuss how you could prioritize and manage bill and debt payments.
Owing money to the CRA can be stressful, especially as penalties and interest begin. We’ll show you what options are available to you if you can’t afford those payments and what your next steps should be.
Debt is incredibly overwhelming and can have a direct impact on your mental health. We chatted with clinical psychologist, Dr. Richardson, about this connection and other co-existing impacts on health.
Lots of young Canadians are struggling with repaying their student loans for a variety of reasons. But does consolidating government student debt make sense and what other options do you have?
Debt can be completely out of your hands at times, and you need to establish a plan of action to get yourself onto a better financial path. Shannon Lee Simmons talks attitude and strategy when it comes to debt.
Are you considering a credit card for yourself? Or you already have one and can’t figure out how to use it wisely? This post explores our top credit card tips to successfully avoid debt problems.
A common, but false, tactic debt collectors use to scare is the threat of jail for unpaid debts. Unless you have committed fraud, find out why jail is not a risk if you default on your debt payments.
Will selling your assets be the solution to your debt problems? What assets should you never liquidate to pay off debt? Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos explain how to pay off debt and keep key assets.
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