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What you can keep when filing for bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy provides an individual, who is overwhelmed with debt, the opportunity for a fresh financial start.   As part of the process, the individual is left with enough possessions to maintain their dignity and to assist them towards a fresh start.  The property...

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Consumer proposals – There is life after debt!

Given the current economic conditions, more people are turning to consumer proposals to settle their debts, rather than filing outright bankruptcy.  As one of the leading Bankruptcy Trustees on Vancouver Island, we have helped many people through the consumer proposal...

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Is my retirement plan/pension safe if I file for Bankruptcy?

The vast majority of Canadians who file for bankruptcy are honest but unfortunate debtors who will go to great lengths to pay off their debts.  Some of these people have cashed in their RRSPs in a desperate, futile attempt to pay off their creditors. By the time they...

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Not all debts are Forgiven

A consumer proposal or a bankruptcy is a formal process under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act that allows people to get discharged from their debts that they owe to creditors.  Certain debts/obligations will survive the process and you will be still required to pay...

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Tips on Creating a Budget

Don’t be scared off by the “B” word. It is really just a way to organize your finances. All you need is a very simple basic budget! There is no reason to make it complicated. Your budget should be flexible and change according to your current needs. In order to create...

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Rebuild your Credit with a Secured Credit Card

A secured credit card is a type of credit card that requires you to pay the issuer a security deposit.  You'll need to put a security deposit down which will be held in a special savings account.  Depending on the credit limit you request, the required security...

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