What happens to my student loan if I declare bankruptcy ? If you declare bankruptcy seven or more years after the date on which you ceased to be a
Bankruptcy and Common Law Partners
Does bankruptcy affect my spouse or common law partner? Your spouse, whether common law or married, will not be affected by your bankruptcy if they
Bankruptcy Myth: You only see a trustee if you are going to go bankrupt
Do I only need to see a trustee if I'm going bankrupt ? Trustees have a number of ways to help people who are facing financial difficulty. Not just
RESP and bankruptcy
Will I lose my RESP if I file for bankruptcy? Yes. An RESP is an asset that can be cashed in to pay off debts to creditors. An RESP is nothing more
Tax Returns and Bankruptcy
I haven’t filed my income tax returns for the past two years. Do I need to do this even if I haven’t been working? No. You do not have to file your
The Disability Tax Credit
What is it and how is it treated in a Bankruptcy? The Disability Tax Credit is one of the most misunderstood tax credits available. For most people,
File Your Income Tax Return, You Might Get Money Back
(updated April 2017) Did you know that just by filing your income tax return, you could receive more money from the federal and provincial
FCAC warns Canadians about debt reduction promises
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has issued a consumer alert regarding companies that claim they can negotiate a deal to cut the amount of debt
EI Benefits for the self employed
Last year the federal government changed the qualifying rules for self-employed individuals to claim EI benefits in specific circumstances: mat