2008-03-15
No, you and your spouse each have a separate credit rating. Your filing bankruptcy will not affect your spouse, not would her filing affect your credit rating. You should note that, if any of your debts are joint, she will have to pay them if you file bankruptcy, or her credit rating will then be affected, because she is not paying her debts. If this is not clear, please give us a call. Ian Schofield Regina, Saskatchewan
2026-07-13
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Atlantic Canadians (68%) are more likely than those in other provinces to say at least half of their income is already committed to bills, debt payments, and regular expenses before it arrives.
2026-07-13
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, three in five Canadians (61%) say at least half of their income is already committed to bills, debt payments, and regular expenses before it arrives.
2026-07-13
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, nearly three in five British Columbians (58%) say at least half of their income is already committed to bills, debt payments, and regular expenses before it arrives.
