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Erasing your student loans
Not being able to repay your student loans can be very stressful, but it doesn't have to be. As a result of tuition fees consistently rising faster than inflation and limited job prospects upon graduation, students are finding themselves with significant student loan...
Erase Your Tax Debt
Author : stevewelker
17.09.2014
Has the tax man come calling? Did you know that you can erase your tax debt by filing a Consumer Proposal or assignment in Bankruptcy no matter how l...
Am I eligible to file a consumer proposal?
Author : stevewelker
17.09.2014
Yes, you qualify for a consumer proposal if you meet the following criteria:
1) You owe at least $1,000 to your creditors. While this is the minimu...
More Canadians say they’re living paycheque to paycheque
Author : stevewelker
16.09.2014
On September 10th, CBC News posted an article with the same title. The majority of Canadians would find it difficult to pay their bills if their payc...
Am I eligible to go bankrupt?
Author : stevewelker
15.09.2014
Yes, you are eligible to go bankrupt if:
1) You owe more than $1,000; and
2) Your are insolvent. i.e. you can't afford to pay your bills each month...
Money Saving Tips
Author : stevewelker
12.09.2014
Steve Welker is a frugal cat. He's had frugality instilled in him and it's not going anywhere to his spouse's chagrin. It's with absolute pleasure t...
I can stop bill collectors from calling me?
Author : stevewelker
11.09.2014
Absolutely. When you file a consumer proposal or assignment in bankruptcy the law prevents your creditors from continuing to contact you in any way; ...
You can keep your home and go bankrupt
Author : stevewelker
10.09.2014
It`s true. You can declare bankruptcy and keep your home. That said, there is a catch. There`s always a catch...
The bankruptcy system was designe...
What is a Trustee in Bankruptcy?
Author : stevewelker
9.09.2014
From time to time, and for a variety of reasons, people often become unable to pay their debts. This has been a long standing issue that the Canadian...