People mean well and many can’t resist giving advice, but when it comes to financial matters ONLY take financial advice from a qualified professional. Here are some classic examples of financial advice that you should never follow. Don’t declare bankruptcy because it will ruin your credit rating. While it’s true that bankruptcy remains on your […]
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Last week we discussed how Your Credit Score Can Be Ruined Even If You Don’t Do Anything Wrong. This week we’ll be addressing The 10 Most Common Credit Score Mistakes. What is a Credit Score? According to the Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) “Your credit score is a judgment about your financial health, at a […]
I came across this story not long ago about a man in Ontario who had his credit rating ruined by Rogers even though he has never had a Rogers account. I know this sounds unbelievable but Mr. Dave Johnson of Pembroke, Ontario has spent three years fighting a Rogers Bill that isn’t his. This story […]
There are many reasons why Canadians are struggling with debt and ultimately not avoiding bankruptcy. However it is widely agreed upon that lower interest rates have encouraged us to purchase big ticket items like cars and houses. The good news is that according to a CIBC report, personal bankruptcies have returned to pre-recession levels, to four […]
Ground Breaking News for Employers: On September 4, 2013, the Court of Appeal for Ontario held that, in appropriate cases, courts can essentially fine a company into bankruptcy for a Criminal Code conviction. The Court of Appeal released its decision in the sentence appeal in R. v. Metron Construction Corporation (“Metron”) as a result of tragic circumstances. What circumstances […]
Last week we discussed whether or not seniors should try and pay off their debt or declare bankruptcy. This week we’ve got some great advice for seniors in debt, seniors with credit card debt, seniors looking for Starting Over, Starting Now. Seniors in debt is a serious problem that continues to get worse: According to […]
Last week we discussed why the majority of seniors are in debt. This week we’ll be addressing if seniors should try and pay off their debts to obtain senior credit card debt relief or declare bankruptcy. Life is very difficult for many seniors who anticipated that their golden years would be a carefree retirement. Instead, […]
Just like the old conundrum, “which came first; the chicken or the egg” how would one answer, marital breakdown and bankruptcy: which comes first? It has no definitive answer because excellent arguments can be made for both sides. The same holds true for “divorce and bankruptcy; which comes first”? Each case has to be decided […]
Back in February we did a blog warning the public to Beware of Debt Settlement Companies. At the time the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had effectively shut down debt settlement companies, but no action had been taken in Canada. Although there have been numerous consumer alerts issued about debt settlement companies by the Financial Consumer […]
If you have an aging or aged parent, you no doubt have had discussions surrounding living wills, end of life medical decisions and funerals. However, there is one topic that many families consider taboo – money – because many adult children consider it disrespectful to discuss finances with their parents. But, the truth is that […]