With so many moving parts, it can be hard to understand your finances. You have to budget and track your spending — not to mention keep track of all the bills that automatically come out of your account each month.

Make your debt-free future a reality with some useful strategies to pay off what you owe.

You’ve been through one of the biggest financial challenges of your life. Overwhelmed by debt you couldn’t manage on your own, you made the choice to meet with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

After consulting with your local financial advisor, you’ve determined that Bankruptcy is the next step for you. While the decision may not be easy, it’s an important step in your journey to debt freedom.

Do-it-yourself tools like the MNP Debt Calculator and the MNP Debt Scale are a great place to start and will help determine your next steps.

Financial advisors can help you prioritize your debt repayments based on due dates and interest rates.

Deciding to follow through on a Consumer Proposal is a tough decision to make. It’s not a position that anyone wants to find themselves in, but at the same time, it’s nice to know that there’s a reasonable path back to full financial freedom.

Everyone’s financial journey is unique. If yours looks like it may lead you down the path of working with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to file for Bankruptcy or submit a Consumer Proposal, then a debt-free future awaits you. The sign that you’ve finished all of your payments, is an official discharge from Bankruptcy or a Certificate of Full Performance from a Consumer Proposal.

For people who are struggling with their debt, a Consumer Proposal can be a great option to get their finances back on track.