A consolidation of debt is essentially a restructuring of a person’s existing outstanding debt by obtaining a loan from a financial institution or bank and paying off the existing debt and therefore creating for oneself a single payment with most likely a lower rate of interest.

Nowadays, most Canadians carry some form of consumer debt. Credit, when used wisely, can be a good thing. But many Canadians are over-extended, financially stressed and struggling to perform a delicate fiscal balancing act. If you are concerned about debt and are beginning to wonder how much debt is too much, here are a few questions to ponder.

On January 10, 2012, the FCAC issued a consumer alert warning of the pitfalls in dealing with debt reduction companies. Among the things to watch out for are misleading information about getting protection from creditors and protecting your credit rating, claims about having governmental involvement or approval and other false statements.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada released an article warning the public against some practices within the field of debt reduction. After reading the article, I thought it important to expand on the topic; specifically on how it relates to the field of insolvency, since the two areas are tied together.

We are very pleased announce that the MNP Insolvency team in Regina has won the Consumer Choice award in the Bankruptcy category for the Regina

Let’s take a look at the myths and the facts about bankruptcy.

Can I claim bankruptcy on my spouse's credit cards

And what about any other types of investments? Assets?

Canada is a welcoming place. People from around the world have been choosing to immigrate here for generations and have, in return for new opportunities, given back more than could have been expected. Our society is richer for their presence.

In Canada, creditors assign credit ratings on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 meaning your payments are being made on time and 9 meaning your debts are in collection or considered uncollectible.