Between the high cost of living and inflation, many of us are struggling with debt. But with financial advice available everywhere – from your uncle’s friend to social media influencers, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and hard to know whose advice you can trust.
Learning some key warning signs and red flags can help you manage your debt and avoid falling for a scam. Here are some to keep an eye out for:
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Watch out for high-pressure sales tactics or unrealistic promises to quickly solve your debt problems or fix your credit score. Remember, it’s difficult to change information in your credit history unless something is inaccurate. Raising your credit score will take time while you show your creditors that your financial habits have improved.
Some companies or debt advisors may charge high fees but only offer a high-interest loan to pay off your debt or claim they can negotiate a better deal with your creditors. Instead, Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LITs) are legally required to explore all your debt options and are the only professionals authorized to file a consumer proposal or bankruptcy, which include financial education. You don’t need to pay another advisor to find or consult an LIT.
Short Answer Legally you must owe at least $1,000.00 meets the qualification for a consumer proposal but practically, we would never let anyone file a
Short Answer You can apply for credit while in a consumer proposal but probably won’t be approved unless it is secured by a prepaid balance.
Short Answer Legally there is nothing that would not allow you to buy a house while in a consumer proposal, however you may have difficulty
