2025-07-11
How to prepare for your mortgage renewal in a high-rate environment
With rates still elevated, Canadians renewing mortgages face tough choices. Here’s how to prepare.
2008-03-06
Most pensions cannot be garnished or seized by creditors. One exception is if your pension is a CPP pension and if you owe money to the federal government, they can withhold some or all of your pension and apply it to your debt. However, the government tends to use this right quite sparingly – i.e., they typically won’t do it if it’s going to cause you financial hardship. It’s unusual for a creditor to attempt to garnish a pension. If you would like to provide more detail on what this creditor is doing or saying, we can probably clarify things for you. Yes, you can do a bankruptcy and this will normally stop a garnishment immediately; however, if your total debt is only $4,000, you should probably consider some of the other options first. To give you any helpful information beyond that, we would need to know a bit more about your financial situation.
2025-07-11
With rates still elevated, Canadians renewing mortgages face tough choices. Here’s how to prepare.
2025-07-11
From camps to lawn care, summer costs can add up fast. Learn how to plan ahead and avoid seasonal surprises before they catch you off guard.
2025-07-08
Alternatives to Bankruptcy Bankruptcy
If you sit down with your parents, they might have a lot of valuable pieces of advice to help you save money. These five tips can help you build a budget.