According to a recent Ipsos poll conducted by MNP LTD., the increased cost of borrowing due to rising interest rates is causing many Atlantic Canadians to re-evaluate their relationship with debt.

When you file for bankruptcy, it is helpful to first understand what the potential related costs of the process are and how they are determined.

Do you live in Quebec? Are you struggling with debt? The good news is, there are multiple options available to help you eliminate your debts, each of which has their own unique considerations and work best in varying situations.

I will owe the government about $150000 and have about 150000 in equity in my condo. I will not be able to make the payments to the government for taxes. Is my scenario a case for bankruptcy or does one have to sell the home?

I would like to file for bankrupcy but i have a student loan and I am drowning in debt but trying to get a education to secure my future. Can i file for bankrupcy even with a student loan?

What effect will bankruptcy have on my credit rating? I've been hearing that I won't get credit for 7 years. Is this true?

Debt, like most problems, usually has more than one solution. And while this may seem like a good thing, it can make it harder to find the solution that's best for you.

Most people with an addiction to spending do not realize the extent of their spending until their credit cards or lines of credit are maxed out and bill collectors start calling. A spending addiction can begin as early as childhood and may be caused by anxiety, depression, lack of hope or even loneliness.

Author E.E. Cummings, when talking about his debts, is reported to have said, “I am living so far beyond my income that we may be said to be living apart.” Humorous as it may sound, being in debt is never cool.

The presents have all been opened, the many holiday feasts consumed, the tree has been packed away and you have many magical holiday memories. So, what’s the problem?