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Garnishee Order- How Do I Stop Wage Garnishment In Ontario?
A creditor or collection agency has placed a Garnishee Order against you, and you are wondering "how do I stop wage garnishment in Ontario?" Wage garnishments can cause a devastating blow in your life and pack a double whammy. Not only do you lose control of your finances...
10 Signs of Debt Trouble
If you don't live in Egypt, being in denial is a bad thing. Most of us carry some form of debt, whether it's a car loan or a credit card balance that we just can't manage to pay off this month. But when does debt load become dangerous? Well, one sign is when you don't…...
Why Do People Go Bankrupt?
Well, because their debts exceed their means to pay them. OK, after stating the obvious, here's a bit more detail. More than 118,000 Canadians a year are filing for bankruptcy or doing consumer proposals. Here are some of the top reasons why. Excessive Use of Credit Not...
Cheap Summer Fun in Toronto
We all like to take nice summer vacations. But long car trips, travel abroad, cottage rentals and even camping can strain the pocketbook. If you are trying to save money this summer, why not stay in the city and enjoy some of its pleasures? Yes, Toronto has lots of pricey...
Our first tv commercial
This is a look back at one of our first TV commercials. Wow how time flies...
Scared to Death of Taxes
Death and taxes are inevitable. For some they are the same thing. Fear of the tax man may be justified. As a creditor he has super collection powers that ensure that most people don't have a smile on their face when they receive a notice from the Canadian Revenue Agency...
What Happens to My Retirement?
Hi. I’m Richard Killen from Richard Killen & Associates. Just because you’re retired or approaching retirement doesn’t mean you can’t run into credit or debt problems. If that comes about, one of the concerns you may have is what will happen to your retirement savings...
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees
For more than 20 years, Bill had run a successful Toronto tree care business, doing tree removals, pruning, planting and much more. His finances fell into the rhythm of the growing season. In the spring, the work would flood in and then taper off into the summer and fall. In...
Gail Vaz Oxlade Budget Calculator for the True Cost of Debt
The Gail Vaz Oxlade budget calculator can be used to calculate the true cost of debt. Many people do not have a clear idea of what their debt really costs them, whether it is a credit card balance or a student loan. Financial writer Gail Vaz-Oxlade points out in “How Much is...
Are We Going to be Homeless?
Hi. I’m Richard Killen from Richard Killen & Associates. Richard Killen has offices across the GTA. One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee is, “If I go bankrupt or do a consumer proposal, will I lose my home?” Well, probably...
