2025-11-20
Understanding what debt collectors can and cannot do
Debt Solutions
Understanding your rights as a consumer can help protect you when dealing with creditors and debt collection agencies.
Life After Debt: Your Questions Answered
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ongratulations! Now that your Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal is completed, you are in the next phase of taking control of your finances. Without debt, you now have the freedom and opportunity to make financial decisions based solely on your goals — not your obligations to creditors. Your money is completely in your control and so are the choices when it comes to your finances. How do you handle this fresh financial start and avoid falling back into old patterns of incurring debt? Find out in our VLOG series below, featuring Caryl Newbery-Mitchell, Ryan Epp, and Tina Powell.
Returning to credit card usage after a Consumer Proposal or Bankruptcy:
Is budgeting after a consumer proposal or bankruptcy sustainable in this economy?
How are people using budgeting advice provided by Licensed Insolvency Trustees?
What advice do LIT's provide to those exiting a bankruptcy or consumer proposal?
Tina Powell
CIRP, LIT
Senior Vice President
Servicing: Dartmouth (Venture Run), Bridgewater, Digby, Liverpool, Yarmouth, Windsor (NS), Middleton
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2025-11-13
Stigma of Debt: Your Questions Answered
Debt Solutions
Many may feel ashamed, embarrassed and completely overwhelmed about their debt. People experiencing debt-related stress often suffer from many associated health issues, such as sleepless nights, headaches, tension and more. And feeling out of control when it comes to managing their debt payments often prevents people from taking control of their financial situation. Not all debt results from overspending, living beyond one’s means, frivolous behavior or money mismanagement. To answer your questions about the stigma of debt, and to learn about the options available to you, tune into our Stigma of Debt VLOG series below with MNP's Licensed Insolvency Trustees.
2025-11-05
What should you do when the Canada Revenue Agency calls?
Debt Solutions
Unexpected tax debt can be a daunting prospect. How can you confirm the CRA is really calling you — and pay back what you owe?
