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consumer proposal vs bankruptcy ontario

Consumer Proposal vs. Bankruptcy in Ontario: How Income and Assets Decide Your Best Route

When debt starts piling up, figuring out what to do next can feel exhausting. If you’ve been searching online for clear guidance on consumer proposal vs bankruptcy Ontario, you’ve probably seen conflicting advice: “Keep everything you own with a Consumer Proposal!” or “Wipe...
debt relief solutions GTA

Are You Managing Debt or Just Surviving It? 10 Warning Signs It’s Time to Seek Debt Relief Solutions in the GTA

In a region like the Greater Toronto Area, standard advice on how to pay off high-interest debt often falls flat. When high living costs and heavy monthly bills eat up every dollar you make, it is remarkably easy for your finances to slip into financial survival mode. You...
borrowing for home renovations GTA

Borrowing for Home Renovations in the GTA: Questions to Ask Before Taking on More Debt and How an LIT Can Help

From updating a cramped kitchen in Toronto to finishing a basement for rental income in Mississauga or Brampton, borrowing for home renovations in the GTA is a common way for local homeowners to upgrade their space. However, with high living costs and shifting interest...
Back to School Expenses

Back-to-School Expenses Are Adding Up: How to Prepare Without Going Into Debt Help Ontario

As families across the GTA gear up for the new school year, the reality is clear: back-to-school costs are climbing, and many households are turning to credit cards to cover the gap. The growing need for debt help Ontario highlights how quickly seasonal expenses can strain...
The Iceberg Effect

How to Tell If Your Summer Debt Requires a Consumer Proposal GTA or Just a Better Budget

For many across the Greater Toronto Area, summer is the season to finally breathe, travel, and make memories. But between patio season in downtown Toronto, cottage trips up north, kids’ day camps, and back-to-school shopping, the financial costs add up quickly. By September...
Rising Cost of Living Canada

How the Cost of Living in Canada Is Reshaping Family Finances — and Paths to Debt Relief

For many Canadian families, financial stability is becoming harder to maintain. The challenge is no longer just managing occasional unexpected expenses—it is finding ways to keep up with the steady increase in the cost of everyday life. The cost of living in Canada has...
Balancing Fun and Financial Freedom

Debt Repayment vs Vacation: How to Balance Fun and Financial Freedom

As a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I often speak with Canadians trying to make sense of debt repayment vs vacation decisions as summer approaches. Summer in Canada brings a familiar tension for many households: the desire to enjoy a well-earned vacation versus the...
Job Loss Debt in Canada

Job Loss & Debt in Canada: How a Licensed Insolvency Trustee Can Help You Regain Control

Losing your job is one of the most stressful financial events a person can experience. In Canada, where household debt levels are already high, even a short period of unemployment can quickly turn manageable obligations into overwhelming pressure. Mortgage payments, rent...
CRA Debt Canada

CRA Debt Canada: Why Waiting Until September Costs You More

For many Canadians, CRA debt feels manageable in the moment—something that can be dealt with “later.” But for thousands of households, that “later” often becomes September and by then, the problem has already grown. If you received a Notice of Assessment in the spring or...
vacation debt in Canada

Summer Vacation on Credit? What a Licensed Insolvency Trustee Wants You to Know About Vacation Debt in Canada

For many Canadians, summer is something to look forward to all year. It’s a time to unwind, reconnect with family, and take a well-deserved break from routine—but for some, vacation debt in Canada is becoming an increasingly common part of the experience. As travel costs...



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    Since 1992, Richard Killen & Associates, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, have helped thousands of people resolve their financial problems. With 25 years experience in this industry, our president, Richard Killen, and the rest of our team understand the difficulties that honest people can sometimes find themselves in. This expertise makes it possible to provide you with a service that effectively deals with the issues.


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