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NEED $2000 FAST – COULD YOU COME UP WITH IT?

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living paycheque to paycheque, bankruptcy, bankruptcy alternatives, credit counselling, debt consolidation, consumer proposals, trustee, need $2000 fast, need 2000 dollars fastNeed $2000 fast? Could you come up with it? We all know that we should have a rainy day fund, but how many of us actually do? In Ontario 60% of the population is living paycheque to paycheque so what do you think would happen if you need $2000 fast in 30 days for an emergency situation? When the rainy day comes will you stay dry or get drenched? A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that:

  • 28% of Americans would NOT be able to come up with $2000 in a pinch
  • 22% said they probably would not be to able to come up with $2000
  • 34.2% said they would have to ask family and friends for help
  • 29.5% said they would have to resort to credit cards, a home equity line of credit, reverse mortgage or unsecured loan

In Canada Harris Decima did a similar survey and like in America, just over 25% Canadians said that they were not very or not at all confident that they could come up with it if they need $2000 fast in 30 days if faced with an unexpected financial emergency. 92% of all Canadians said they would consider some form of borrowing – lines of credit, credit cards, bank loans, and borrowing from friends and family.

It seems that we are financially fragile on both sides of the border. And what may surprise you is that this problem is not the exclusive domain of low income families. The study just published by the National Bureau of Economic Research reports that of households making between $100,000 and $150,000 annually, nearly one-quarter said they “certainly” or “probably” would be unable to come up with the money if they need $2000 fast.

The reality is that if you are earning $100,000 and $150,000 annually, need $2000 fast and would be unable to come up with the money, you are living in a house of cards. The best advice I can offer is to make an appointment to see a professional trustee as soon as possible, before disaster strikes. Before bankruptcy becomes your only option, there are bankruptcy alternatives including credit counselling, debt consolidation, and consumer proposals. Contact us today. The team at Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. will work with you to ensure that Starting Over, Starting Now you can regain financial health.

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NEGOTIATING DEBT VS BANKRUPTCY

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You need the help of a professional, licensed trustee now! Don’t be seduced by the bogus claims of debt settlement companies who promise to negotiate with your creditors for pennies on the dollar and get you out of debt in no time flat. Although you are being bombarded with messages like this on radio, television and online, don’t fall prey to these scam artists.

Debt settlement companies have already been banned in the United States and now several Canadian provinces have introduced strict regulations in the debt settlement industry. A professional trustee will evaluate your individual situation fairly and in an even-handed manner, and present you with a solid financial plan for moving forward and getting out of debt, including all of the advantages and disadvantages of negotiating debt vs bankruptcy.

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada, consumers continue to opt in large numbers for negotiating debt vs bankruptcy.

What are the alternatives to bankruptcy? There are 3 Formal Bankruptcy Alternatives:

  1. Credit Counselling
    Credit counselling is in reality debt counselling. Professionals provide assistance with a host of issues related to debt including budgeting, finding debt solutions, working with your creditors and rebuilding credit.
  2. Debt Consolidation
    Debt consolidation is a single loan that allows you to repay your debts to several or all of your creditors at once, leaving you with only one outstanding loan.
  3. Consumer Proposals
    Consumer proposals are formal offers made to your creditors under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) to modify your payments. e.g. paying a lesser amount each month for a longer period of time and paying a total lesser amount than you owe. In a consumer proposal you are choosing not to go bankrupt so this is actually negotiating debt vs bankruptcy.

Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. is a professional, licensed trustee who can help you get back on the road to financial health Starting Over, Starting Now. A licensed trustee can properly advise you on negotiating debt vs bankruptcy. If you wish to do some self-study, please review our bankruptcy FAQS. But don’t delay. Contact us today.

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CONSUMER PROPOSALS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONSUMER PROPOSALS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWBefore contemplating a bankruptcy, those who have too much debt should give strong consideration to consumer proposals, one of the alternatives to bankruptcy. As long as you owe less than $250,000, this is possible. This limitation excludes any mortgage you have for your home.

The advantage of consumer proposals

Consumer proposals gives individuals a chance to reorganize their finances and get back on their feet without having to go through a bankruptcy. By avoiding bankruptcy, a person’s credit rating is not seriously damaged. In addition, after all of the debts are dealt with, through consumer proposals, people have a strong feeling of accomplishment and self-worth.

Consulting with a bankruptcy trustee to find out more about consumer proposals

The first step in pursuing a consumer proposal is to meet with a bankruptcy trustee to evaluate your financial circumstances. The trustee will help draft a proposal for your creditors based upon your finances. If the proposal is accepted, you will then make your payments directly to the trustee. The exact form a proposal will take is dependent upon many variables.

In some circumstances, you may be paying only a partial amount of the debt you owe over time. In other circumstances, the debt will not be reduced, but reorganized in a way that gives you a chance to pay it all back. In consumer proposals, no further interest or fees can be charged. Sometimes it is just a longer period of time to pay back the debt. Either way, consumer proposals should be thought of as providing you with the equivalent of an interest-free loan. Whatever the final proposal is, it will help bring needed relief to your financial situation.

After filing a consumer proposal

From the time your consumer proposal is filed, you will no longer be making any payments directly to your creditors provided that the debt is unsecured. Any wage garnishment that is in place is suspended while the proposal is examined by your creditors. Lawsuits over debt recovery are also placed on hold. The proposal and the accompanying trustee’s report will provide details on your personal finances and will include an explanation of how your debts became such a problem that it has led to a need to reorganize the debt structure. Your creditors will have up to 45 days to decide to accept the offer or not. If one or more of your creditors is owed more than a fourth of the total debt, they have the right to request a meeting with you and the trustee. This request for a meeting must be done in the same 45 day time limit.

If you are in a situation where you are overwhelmed by debt with no hope of paying it back under the current circumstances, there is not much of a downside to pursuing a consumer proposal. The worst thing that can happen is that creditors do not agree to the proposal, and in this situation, bankruptcy is still an option. If it does work then you save yourself the grief of having a bankruptcy on your credit history.

If you wish to compare this information about consumer proposlas to a bankruptcy, start by reviewing our bankruptcy faqs. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. as soon as possible regarding your debt problems, to find out more about consumer proposals and Starting Over, Starting Now you’ll be on your way to living a debt free life.

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DEBT IS INCREASING IN CANADA ACROSS ALL DEMOGRAPHICS

DEBT IS INCREASING IN CANADA ACROSS ALL DEMOGRAPHICSThe last few weeks we’ve been discussing seniors in debt and baby boomers plagued with debt, but the sad reality is that debts are increasing in Canada across all demographics, and at alarming rates. In July 2013 we discussed how even high flyers can’t sustain the income to fund their lifestyles, so all demographics means the rich and famous included. According to the Royal Bank’s poll:

  • Canadians’ debt loads have grown 21% in the past year, and more consumers are running into the red.
  • For every dollar Canadians earn, they owe $1.63.
  • Just 24% of Canadians say they are debt free.
  • Canadians who are in debt have increased their non-mortgage burdens to $15,920. That’s an extra $2,779 over the past year compared to growth of just $83 in the year prior.
  • 38% of Canadians are anxious about their debt levels.

Unfortunately Canadians are digging themselves deeper by taking advantage of low interest rates and continuing to borrow, yet wages can’t keep up leading to Canadians being anxious about their debts. As a result debt loads have skyrocketed. A new survey shows debt levels are climbing fast, to a record $1.422 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to credit agency Equifax Canada. TransUnion reported the average Canadian consumer owes $27,355 – not including mortgages. Installment loans, largely made up of car loans, were the fastest growing segment of debt, up 11% year over year. Credit card debt rose 5.9% from a year ago. It is especially true for seniors with credit card debt, as they can tap into existing credit cards to borrow where they could not longer qualify for new credit.

As Canadian sink deeper in debt, many will be living paycheque to paycheque and struggling to make the minimum payments until eventually they become insolvent. Don’t wait for disaster to strike before seeking professional help. If you are facing a debt crisis, contact a professional bankruptcy trustee as soon as possible. The earlier you seek help the more options you’ll have. Bankruptcy is not the only option for serious debt problems. There are bankruptcy alternatives including credit counselling, debt consolidation, and consumer proposals in addition to bankruptcy as solutions. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. as soon as possible and Starting Over, Starting Now you’ll be on your way to living a debt free life.

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JOINT ACCOUNTS: SHARING WITH YOUR SPOUSE IS GREAT, BUT NOT THIS

 

JOINT ACCOUNTS: SHARING WITH YOUR SPOUSE IS GREAT, BUT NOT THISIn many instances, marriage vows would be more accurate if the phrase were changed to “Until debt do us part”.

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Joint accounts: Introduction

Sharing with your spouse is great, but not your PIN number or joint accounts. Some couples like to share everything in a marriage, but too much sharing, especially as it pertains to finances is not necessarily a good thing. We’re not saying that discussing finances is a bad idea; in fact it’s a great idea! But, sharing your PIN number is not recommended, and for good reason.

Joint accounts: Mixed feelings

Laurie Campbell, executive director of Credit Canada which deals with people with credit problems, says she has mixed feelings about people joining up their lives financially. “We see so much in here,” said Ms. Campbell. “You have to know what you are signing up for. We all go into these relationships with the best intentions thinking everything will be rosy. Unfortunately, it’s not the reality. What credit counsellors do is speak with couples who come to us, many of whom can’t even sit in the same room because of the damage they have done to each other’s credit. When involving joint accounts, the financially responsible spouse ends up paying for the financial sins of the other. If you have one person who is a saver and the other person is a spender, you’re in trouble,” said Ms. Campbell.

Joint accounts: Money can be the primary cause of divorce

The cause of about 1 in 5 of all Canadian divorces is primarily by money. Financial incompatibility was and still is a serious issue. According to a Harris Interactive poll recently released:

  • A third of American couples with joint finances say they have committed financial infidelity, with both sexes lying to their partners in equal numbers.
  • 67% of those couples had arguments as a result.
  • 42% said it caused less trust in the relationship.
  • 16% of cases, the lying led to divorce; in 11% it caused a separation.

Joint accounts: Joint accounts does not equal a joint financial plan

In spite of advice to the contrary, a survey from the Chartered Professional Accountants found 69% of spouses or partners have shared their PIN. Yet a recent poll from TD Canada Trust found that only 36% of couples have a joint financial plan. For some couples a PIN number is symbolic of sharing in the relationship and for others it’s just convenient, but clearly it can be a recipe for financial disaster. Think twice before sharing your PIN number with anyone and that includes your spouse. The same is also true for co-signing a loan and using joint accounts not providing equal benefit to each spouse.

Joint accounts: What to do if you are facing serious debt issues

If you’re facing serious debt issues, contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. today. We’re not marriage counsellors, but we are credit counsellors. In addition to credit counselling we offer other bankruptcy alternatives such as, debt consolidation and consumer proposals as well as bankruptcy. Take the first step towards a debt free life, Starting Over, Starting Now.

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PAYDAY LOANS ARE NOT THE ANSWER TO YOUR FINANCIAL PROBLEMS

PAYDAY LOANS ARE NOT THE ANSWER TO YOUR FINANCIAL PROBLEMSPayday loans. The holidays are over and it’s time to pay the piper. Your mail box is full of credit card bills and you don’t know where the money is going to come from, so you think about payday loans.

You’ve got the TV on and low and behold, what could be playing but a commercial for a company offering payday loans promising to be the cure for what ails you. Just make a call, drop into a payday loan store or go online and like magic, your money problems will be over with payday loans. Not so fast! That’s not exactly how it works. And, it will not solve your money problems; it will create new ones. Instead of owing the credit card companies money, you will owe the payday loan companies money. Payday loan companies don’t lend money because they are charitable. They lend money at exorbitant rates because they know that you can’t borrow anywhere else and you will get caught in the cycle of endless payday loans.

Here is a typical example of how payday loan companies do business. The Cash Store charges annual interest of 59.9% to new borrowers. As a result the provinces have been going after payday loan companies to protect the consumer. The December 2013 amendment by Ontario is the second time that year The Cash Store and their payday loans faced regulatory scrutiny from the province, according to Moody’s. In February, the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services was preparing to revoke the company’s payday loans licence when it substituted a new one-year line of credit product to continue lending. Payday loans are most often taken out by low-income people willing to pay high interest rates to avoid falling behind on their bills or to cover emergency expenses, according to studies commissioned by the Canadian government and the Canadian Payday Loan Association.

If you have to go to a payday loan company, you have serious debt issues and you need professional help. There is nothing to be ashamed of. You’re like many people who have been living paycheque to paycheque until one day you either lose the paycheque or it just isn’t enough to pay the bills. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. today. We will evaluate your situation and discuss the options with you which may include bankruptcy alternatives such as credit counselling, debt consolidation and consumer proposals in addition to bankruptcy. Starting Over, Starting Now you can live a debt free life.

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DON’T BE MISLEAD BY ADVERTISING GIVING FINANCIAL ADVICE

tax lawyer, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, bankruptcy trustee, bankruptcy, bankruptcy alternatives, credit counselling, debt consolidation, consumer proposals, financial restructuring, bankruptcy faqs, insolvency, tax lawyer in canadaHave you heard the radio advertising spots by a tax lawyer in Canada who is trying very hard to make you believe that he is The Rock Star in the world of tax problems and that he and only he can help you? One commercial ends with, “Don’t call a Trustee, call me”. Isn’t it amazing that without knowing anything about you and without a consultation, he knows exactly what your problems are and how to fix them? And, he has no way to know if a Trustee is all you require to solve your serious debt issues. However, fear based advertising must be working for him because he spends fortunes on it.

Don’t take advice from an advertisement. If you have legal issues, absolutely you need a lawyer in Canada. But, the reality is that Canadian bankruptcy law doesn’t differentiate between tax debts and other kinds of unsecured debt, therefore most people can declare bankruptcy on taxes owing. In fact, 50% of the people who file a consumer proposal or declare personal bankruptcy include some form of tax debt. If you are experiencing serious debt problems you must consult with a Trustee before declaring bankruptcy; no doubt you will have many questions about the bankruptcy process. The Trustee will evaluate your case and advise you on all of your alternatives – credit counselling, debt consolidation, consumer proposals, and bankruptcy. Bankruptcy and consumer proposals are administered by a Bankruptcy Trustee, not a lawyer. In fact you cannot declare bankruptcy through a lawyer unless the lawyer is also a Trustee in Bankruptcy.

There are cases in which you may need a lawyer:

  • Tax debts are generally discharged in bankruptcy like other debts. However, if you have tax debts and the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) is opposing your discharge, it is recommended that you seek legal assistance.
  • In most cases Trustees do not act as your advocate. If you believe you need an advocate, you should consult a lawyer. Communication between you and your lawyer is confidential and privileged.

This is not an advertisement and we’re not telling you that we are Rock Stars. Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. is a full service insolvency and financial restructuring practice serving companies and individuals throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) facing financial crisis or bankruptcy that need a plan for Starting Over, Starting Now. We approach every file with the attitude that corporate or personal financial problems can be solved given immediate action and the right plan. Our bankruptcy law is complicated. Canada (Superintendent of Bankruptcy) v. 407 ETR. Also check out our bankruptcy faqs. If you’re having serious debt issues, and yes, even tax debt, contact us today. We can provide you with realistic choices for practical decision-making.

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THE 10 MOST COMMON CREDIT SCORE MISTAKES

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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 specific time. It indicates the risk you represent for lenders, compared with other consumers. Unfortunately, there is not an online Canadian credit score calculator tool.

There are many ways to work out credit scores. The credit reporting agencies Equifax and TransUnion use a scale from 300 to 900. High scores on this scale are good. The higher your score, the lower the risk for the lender. Lenders may also have their own ways of arriving at credit scores. In addition, lenders must decide on the lowest score you can have and still borrow money from them. They can also use your score to set the interest rate you will pay”.

What are the 10 Most Common Credit Score Mistakes?

1. Failing to check your credit report for errors: As we discussed in last week’s blog Your Credit Score Can Be Ruined Even If You Don’t Do Anything Wrong. Check your credit report at least annually. Mistakes on credit reports are more common than you may have imagined and you need to stay on top of the situation. If you do discover any errors, contact the credit bureau as soon as possible to correct the situation.

2. Not using your full legal name in financial documents: It’s possible that people with common names or similar sounding names could have their name attributed to a credit report that is not theirs, as was the case for Mr. Dave Johnson of Pembroke, Ontario. Use your full legal name on bank accounts, credit applications and other documents that become part of your credit history.

3. Paying your bills late and failing to make at least the minimum monthly payment: If you don’t pay at least the minimum amount due on time your creditors will eventually report your account as past due, which can damage your credit score. If there is a reason why you won’t be able to pay your bill on time, contact your creditor before your bill is due to work out an arrangement if possible.

4. Maxing out on your credit cards: If your credit cards are maxed out, potential creditors may question your ability to repay. If you are approved for a loan you may be charged a higher interest rate to compensate for what is viewed as a higher risk.

5. Not alerting creditors if you’ve moved: Your bill may arrive late and as a result your payments could be late, potentially damaging your credit score.

6. Registering for too many new credit cards: Consumers who often open new credit cards are viewed as a greater risk than those who don’t.

7. Closing older credit card accounts: Closing older credit card accounts shortens the length of your credit history and this can adversely affect your credit score.

8. Don’t co-sign for someone else’s loan: You could be liable for that person’s debt and damage your credit rating.

9. Don’t share your credit card or social insurance number with anyone: There are a lot of scams abound where people try by phone, email or mail to get your credit card or social insurance number. This can be a fast track to identity theft and financial disaster.

10. Ignoring the warning signs of credit problems: If you have trouble making the minimum payments on time and have maxed out all of your credit, you have serious debt problems.

Serious debt problems need professional help. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. and take the first step towards a healthy financial future. Starting Over, Starting Now a debt free life can be yours.

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WHY ARE CANADIANS NOT AVOIDING BANKRUPTCY?

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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 insolvencies per 1,000 adults, from an all-time high reached during the recession of six per 1,000. However, that doesn’t really tell the story because the number of Canadians striking consumer proposals has grown to 40% of total insolvency cases, from about 15% in 2006 – an increase that underscores a major shift in how consumers are avoiding the full bankruptcy route. In fact consumer proposals now make up 50% of total insolvencies in Ontario.

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) here are the top 10 reasons that Canadians go bankrupt:

  1. Overextension of Credit: 22%
  2. Seasonal Employment: 15%
  3. Job Loss: 12.8%
  4. Medical Problems: 11.3%
  5. Relationship Breakdown: 10.3%
  6. Money Mismanagement: 9.2%
  7. Failed Business: 9.1%
  8. Failure to Pay Taxes: 3.6%
  9. Gambling Addiction: 2%
  10. Inadequate Pension: 1.4%

The Bank of Canada’s Review of Household Insolvency in Canada (Winter 2011 – 2012) reports that the largest unsecured liabilities are credit card debt and bank loans.

 

LIABILITY TYPE – BANKRUPTCY/ RENTER

PERCENTAGE

Individuals/Doctors/Lawyers/Gov.

24.71

Credit Cards (bank/trust co. issuers)

18.99

Bank Loans (except mortgages)

17.26

Taxes

16.59

Credit Cards (other issuers)

8.19

Finance Co. Loans

7.92

Real Property Mortgages

3.28

Student Loans

2.83

Payday Loans

0.23

LIABILITY TYPE – BANKRUPTCY OWNER

PERCENTAGE

Real Property Mortgages

56.55

Individuals/Doctors/Lawyers/Gov.

13.52

Bank Loans (except mortgages)

11.26

Credit Cards (bank/trust co. issuers)

6.29

Finance Co. Loans

4.52

Taxes

4.34

Credit Cards (other issuers)

3.10

Student Loans

0.31

Payday Loans

0.11

Many Canadians are dealing with serious debt issues. Whether you decide to declare bankruptcy or opt for a bankruptcy alternative – Credit Counselling, Debt Consolidation, Consumer Proposals – you need the help of a professional trustee. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. as soon as possible for advice and a plan to tackle your financial difficulties. Starting Over, Starting Now you can live a debt free life.

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ADVICE FOR SENIORS WITH CREDIT CARD DEBT-SENIORS IN DEBT, PART 4

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Seniors in debt is a serious problem that continues to get worse:

  • According to Statistics Canada, one in three retirees over 55 and two in three over 55 who aren’t yet retired are in debt.
  • A recent TD Bank study has shown that older Canadians have increased their debt load by 15% (an average of $6000/person) from the previous year. Seniors living in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec had the highest rates of debt accumulation in 2012.
  • According to Boomers and Retirement, a new survey by TD Ameritrade, the average Baby Boomer is about a half-million dollars short on retirement savings.

The most important piece of advice we can give seniors trying to start over is to eliminate debt! Carrying debt into retirement is a recipe for disaster. Once you retire and begin living on a fixed income you will no longer have the funds required to service the debt; this is especially true for seniors with credit card debt at high rates of interest. Here are 5 tips for seniors in debt:

  1. Postpone retirement if at all possible and pay down as much debt as you can. If working fulltime is not an option, consider part-time work.
  2. Pay down credit card balances as quickly as possible. They are generally the highest-interest loans that seniors carry. You can also call the credit card company and ask for a lower interest rate. They will sometimes agree.
  3. Limit the number of credit cards that you have.
  4. Stay away from debt settlement companies! Consumers are continuing to be taken in by false claims offering to settle your debts for pennies on the dollar quickly and easily. The reality is that when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Debt settlement companies exist for only one reason – to take your money! They will not help you solve your debt problems. There is no instant or quick fix for serious debt issues.
  5. Protect yourself against fraud and/or abuse. Run away from get rich schemes. There are many scammers out there who have duped seniors out of their life savings and continue to seek out new targets.

As we discussed in Seniors in Debt, Part 3, the right debt relief option you ultimately decide upon will depend on whether or not you have assets, who you owe money to, and how much you owe. For seniors trying to start over there are bankruptcy alternatives – credit counselling, debt consolidation, consumer proposals – which in many cases are better options than declaring personal bankruptcy.

If you’re planning to retire soon or you have already retired and find yourself dealing with serious debt, consult a professional Trustee. Contact Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. We are a full service insolvency and financial restructuring practice serving companies and individuals throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) facing financial crisis or bankruptcy that need a plan for Starting Over, Starting Now. We can help.

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