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There are approximately 1,000 LITs in Canada; all are licensed by the federal government. Whether it is a small personal bankruptcy or a large CCAA company restructuring, an LIT is involved. The educational requirements to become an LIT are rigorous....

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What’s the difference between secured and unsecured debt?

Debt is a financial tool. And like any tool, it comes in many different shapes and sizes to fit its purpose.

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Dealing With Debt as a Business Owner

While taking on business debt is not inherently bad, like all debt, you must approach it from a prudent and practical standpoint.

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Getting a hold of your debt can be stressful and having to go through that process online can add to the load. Meeting in-person with an LIT can help alleviate some of that stress.

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When debt should and shouldn’t be your next DIY project

There are numerous reasons why some people choose to take on a project themselves rather then engage another person or company. These can range from an interest in learning a new skill, to a passion for doing the work themselves, pride and shame of asking...

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Does Bankruptcy mean losing everything?

The most common concern for debtors contemplating a Bankruptcy is what they’ll have to give up to achieve a financial fresh start.

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Can I negotiate interest rates?

When applying for credit, most people believe they must accept whatever interest rate a lender is willing to give them. But that’s not always the case. Beyond shopping around for competitive rates, it never hurts to ask whether a lender is flexible...

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Change your financial habits, change your financial life

Bad financial habits are easy to fall into and impact wealthy households, low income individuals, the highly educated and uneducated alike. They can cause all sorts of personal and financial difficulties — but it’s often not until they’ve...

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Don't rely on luck! Build a financial plan

Just the mere thought of financial planning is enough to send many people into a tailspin. But it can be a truly empowering exercise. You just have to break it down into small enough steps so it’s not so overwhelming.

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