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Indebted seniors need to discover their inner Scrooge

Financial Post
It is more important than ever for seniors to be mindful of their budget this holiday season.

In this article from the Financial Post, Melissa Leong provides a good discussion of the challenges faced by seniors during what can be an expensive time of year.

With seniors seeing their debt increasing at a faster rate than most Canadians and with bankruptcy filings becoming more frequent it is important to keep to a budget this holiday season.

Did You Know?

1

Many people who file for bankruptcy get to stay in their home.

2

In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can keep your RRSPs – even if you file for bankruptcy.

3

Many people who file for bankruptcy are able to keep their vehicle.

4

Most bankruptcies are NOT published in the newspaper.

5

Student loans can be included in a bankruptcy if they are more than seven (7) years old.

6

A consumer proposal is an alternative to bankruptcy that can only be filed with a licensed trustee in bankruptcy.

7

In NL, people ages 30 to 39 years old file for bankruptcy more than any other age group. [source]