Initiating Bankruptcy proceedings may be appropriate if you’ve considered all of your other debt relief options. If you are unable to pay your debt as it comes due and the net worth of your assets is less than the total amount of your debt, Bankruptcy may be an option.

A Consumer Proposal is for individuals that have sufficient income and are able to make payments to creditors but need to change the arrangement of their payments. A Consumer Proposal can change the length of payment (up to a maximum term of 5 years) and the overall amount the debtor is required to pay must provide more money to the unsecured creditors. A Bankruptcy lowers your credit rating to the lowest score (R9), while a Consumer Proposal has...

It is a piece of legislation that governs the administration of a bankrupt’s estate and oversees the distribution of its value to the estate’s creditors, while providing a fresh financial start for individual debtors. Both Bankruptcies and Consumer Proposals are filings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Bankruptcy is a legal process in which you may be discharged from most of your unsecured debts. It is regulated by the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act . The purpose of the Act is to permit an honest, but unfortunate debtor to obtain a Bankruptcy discharge from his or her debts, subject to reasonable conditions. To start the Bankruptcy process, first contact your local MNP Ltd. Trustee Office and discuss your particular circumstances with an...

Chapter 7 is a section of the United States Bankruptcy code (law) which is used by individuals to file for Bankruptcy in order to get a fresh financial start. This law does not apply in Canada.

Chapter 13 is a provision in the United States bankruptcy code (law) which is comparable to the Consumer Proposal option under Canadian Bankruptcy law.

A secured credit card is ideal for people with low or no credit. In order to obtain one, you must make a deposit, which is essentially treated as collateral. For example, if you deposited $1,000 you should be able to charge up to $1,000 on your account. From there, a secured credit card essentially works like a regular credit card, with required minimum monthly payments. You will be able to make purchases online and in-stores, plus you’ll be able...