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Lifestyle Debt
Make a plan to reduce your holiday season spending – and stress – with our top 12 tips.
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There is nothing prohibiting you from obtaining credit while you're in bankrupty. However, if you're applying for $1,000 or more, you're required to voluntarily disclose to the lender tha you're in bankruptcy. As well, even if you're applying for less than $1,000, most lenders will do a credit check on you and become aware that you have negative information on your credit rating. It's difficult to get approved for credit while you're going through a bankruptcy. Lenders usually want to see that you're discharged (finished the bankruptcy) before they'll consider giving you credit. However, secured loans like vehicle financing are possible to get durding a bankruptcy. Any time you have damage on your credit rating, you can expect to be turned down for credit or expected to pay a higher interest rate. The same applies in a bankruptcy. You might look at getting a secured or prepaid credit card if you need a card for work, travelling, etc. Whether or not the lender will do a credit check depends on the bank and the type of card you're applying for. If you ask the bank, they'll tell you whether or not a credit check will be necessary for a secured or prepaid card. Judy Scott Trustee Meyers Norris Penny Limited Port Moody - Burnaby - Maple Ridge 604-949-2100 [email protected]
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Lifestyle Debt
Make a plan to reduce your holiday season spending – and stress – with our top 12 tips.
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Owing the government money can be very intimidating as it's assumed the government has a limitless ability to collect the debt through any means necessary.
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Vacation costs can add up quickly without proper planning. This guide can help you budget so that you can make the most of your trip without overspending.