Our knowledgeable team of Licensed Insolvency Trustees provide information and expert advice to help you on your way to becoming debt free. Our blog includes podcasts, videos, articles, case studies and Industry Insights about consumer proposals and bankruptcy in Ontario as well as personal finance, credit rebuilding and other money management tips for anyone looking to get out of, or stay out of, debt.
Doug Hoyes weighs in on whether or not a debt jubilee is a solution to high household debt, student debt and how a modern debt jubilee might work for both private loans and government loans.
If you can’t afford your monthly payments, and your debt is accruing quickly, bankruptcy may be the right choice for you. Learn about what a bankruptcy means for you both personally and financially.
If you are filing for a consumer proposal or bankruptcy, should you keep your expensive vehicle loan? Find out if it’s in your best interest to voluntarily surrender your vehicle as part of your insolvency.
Your lender can repossess your car if you are not making your payments on time. Learn about what a vehicle repossession means for you and your debts, and how you can avoid this proceeding.
Consumer proposals and bankruptcy can now be filed entirely online. Learn how trustees are using video calls and digital signing to help Canadians overwhelmed with debt.
Curious about how Canadians dealt with their creditors during the first few months of the pandemic? Doug Hoyes discusses how to defer payments, deal with your landlord, and other common concerns.
If you want to learn more about what our expert advice was to clients at the beginning of the pandemic, follow along here. We discuss how you could prioritize and manage bill and debt payments.
Are you thinking about filing a consumer proposal, but are unsure if the CRA will accept it? Doug Hoyes provides his best tips for a successful proposal involving tax debts based on his extensive experience.
Are you trying to quickly pay off some credit card debts or old bills with a cash loan? Here is our expert opinion on why these credit instalment loans might not be such a good idea.
Are you worried about filing for a consumer proposal, and it not being accepted by all of your creditors? Find out how creditors vote on your proposal and what you can do if it gets rejected.
Do you know the advantages of making extra payments to pay off your consumer proposal sooner? We’ll explain why some of our clients choose to do this, and how to implement this beneficial strategy.
Have you heard of an examination of bankrupt? If you are thinking of filing for bankruptcy you may be subjected to this legal proceeding. Find out everything you need to know and why there is usually nothing to be concerned about.
Are you stressed about having to meet with your creditors if you file for a consumer proposal? We explain when and what can happen if a meeting of creditors is called and how voting works if a meeting is required.