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Should Couples Have Separate Bank Accounts? (3 Minute Debt Break)
07/02/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Breaking the bankruptcy and insolvency stigma
12/02/2022
Vicky Samuels
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Breaking stigmas means ridding ourselves of our assumptions, generalizations, and broad-brush statements that are harmful to individuals and groups.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat will British Columbians’ costs of living look like in 2022?
01/02/2022
Leah Drewcock
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a seemingly endless list of one in a generation and once in a lifetime challenges. First came the worst virus in more than a century, followed quickly by mass layoffs and business closures. Now we’re facing a...
Read More arrow_forwardMy spouse wants to declare bankruptcy and I don't, what are our options?
02/02/2022
Bradley Milne
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Bankruptcy
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Debt problems can strain relationships and cause stress for the entire family. If your spouse has met with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and is (or is considering) filing a Bankruptcy, the impact on you will depend on the extent of your joint debt.
Read More arrow_forwardIs There a Statute of Limitations On My Debt (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
01/03/2024
Lifestyle Debt
Living on a Single Income (3 Minute Debt Break)
07/03/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
With a wavering Canadian economy and unemployment continuing to roll through several Canadian provinces, thousands of households have found themselves struggling to make it from one financial obligation to the next. This is especially true for single...
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are my options to deal with debt?
29/03/2022
Frederic Lachance
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Household debt is a major challenge in Canada. The average Canadian currently owes more than $20,000 in non-mortgage debt — and a total of about $1.70 for ever one dollar they earn.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat tactics will debt collectors use to recover overdue bills?
29/03/2022
Bradley Milne
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Credit Counselling
Collection agencies use many tactics to enforce repayment of debt. The most common methods are phone calls and letters. However, depending on the amount owed, the situation can quickly escalate to threats of legal action — which, in turn, can result...
Read More arrow_forwardDiscover the difference between bankruptcy and insolvency
30/03/2022
Karen Johnson
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy, insolvency — what's the difference — and, more importantly, which one will help you get the financial fresh start you need and deserve?
Read More arrow_forwardThe Payday Loan Trap
30/03/2022
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Almost all Canadians face financial hurdles to some degree or another — but few financial challenges are as costly or self-perpetuating as the misuse of payday loans. Understanding their intended purpose and affiliated risks is essential.
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