Every year, thousands of people are the victim of a fraud. It might be identity theft, payment theft or e-mail fraud. Charitable donations scams have also been in the news quite a bit lately, and can affect your tax obligations with Canada Revenue Agency too if they end up being disallowed by CRA. Check out the link below.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm
If you have been a victim of this and have debts resulting from it that you now can't pay, let MNP help you with solutions. There are options to deal with this debt and you most certainly are not alone. Call us at 310-DEBT(3328) or your local MNP office to discuss.
CIRP, LIT, CPA
Senior Vice President
Servicing: Calgary (Downtown), Red Deer, Drumheller, Calgary (NE), Airdrie
2025-01-08
Lifestyle Debt
Imagine this: you’ve just signed up for a gym membership, bought into a timeshare, or switched to a new service plan after someone convinced you it was a good idea. Now, you’re having second thoughts. It’s called buyer’s remorse, and it’s more common than you might think. But here’s the good news: buyer’s remorse laws exist to protect you.
2024-12-18
Lifestyle Debt
The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family, sharing laughter, and creating memories. But hosting a holiday party can get expensive, especially with rising costs these days. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend a fortune to throw a memorable celebration. Here are some ways on how to host a fantastic holiday party on a budget.
2024-12-03
Lifestyle Debt
Debt can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be a valuable tool to build credit and achieve financial goals, like buying a home or pursuing higher education. On the other hand, bad debt—like unmanaged credit cards and payday loans—can spiral out of control and lead to significant financial stress if not managed carefully.
