Chase & Associates
Some things in this world are very fast. A peregrine falcon or a cheetah come immediately to mind. For plant lovers, maybe you would think of fast growing bamboo, or more locally, bull kelp. However, nothing can compare with how fast interest on credit card statements can grow! It seems...
If you are experiencing significant financial difficulty, it’s tough to know where to look for help. The stress of facing possible bankruptcy can cloud your ability to judge good advice from poor advice. There are so many options to choose from, all with different titles, and you might not be aware of...
I had the distinct pleasure of attending the 2017 Annual CAIRP Conference in beautiful Kelowna, BC back in August. As we were in the winery-rich Okanagan, the organizers invited us to ‘sip and savour’ the knowledge and insights offered by our peers and industry experts.The conference was packed with panel...
Some people love to shop. Other people hate it. There is no doubt about it that we are not all the same which is a good thing. However, whether you are looking at buying a vehicle, toaster or a pair of jeans everyone should be asking how much does it...
When you were a kid, did you ever experience difficulty sleeping because you thought there was something, maybe a monster, under the bed or in the closet? Living with debt can produce a similar sense of unease and can create difficulties sleeping. When you make the decision to get some...
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a very heavy hand when it comes to collecting on income taxes which can include seizing your bank account. This is usually the last resort, after repeated phone calls and letters so you can't pretend this is a surprise. You may not have believed they'd...
For many Canadians the idea of filing for personal bankruptcy is very foreign. Not knowing how the process will affect your day-to-day life and employment is just one of the many reasons that the term “bankruptcy” can be so intimidating. Thankfully, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act rules were designed to...
What Is a Garnishment & How Did I Get One? Garnishments may occur if you stop paying your creditor and the creditor decides to take legal action. To take action, a creditor must get a Garnishment Order from the Court to present to your employer or financial institution to make payments...
On December 2, 2015 the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy made a big announcement; there will be formal change to the designation of insolvency professionals nationwide. As of April 1, 2016 the designation of “Trustee in Bankruptcy” or "Bankruptcy Trustee" will be replaced with “Licensed Insolvency Trustee.” This new...
Bankruptcy; this is the first thought for many individuals that are desperate to fix their financial situation. Although the majority of Canadian’s have heard the word “bankruptcy” before, many are unaware of what the bankruptcy process really entails. Because of this lack of information and these misconceptions haunting bankruptcy, we...