More Canadian families are highly indebted, Statscan finds
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Here is a link to The Globe and Mail article about the recent statistics from Statistics Canada on household debt.
The 12% of households (1 in 8 households) with the highest debt-to-income ratio are carrying 40% of overall household debt.
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And click here for more of the details from Statistics Canada.
Did You Know?
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Many people who file for bankruptcy get to stay in their home.
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In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can keep your RRSPs – even if you file for bankruptcy.
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Many people who file for bankruptcy are able to keep their vehicle.
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Most bankruptcies are NOT published in the newspaper.
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Student loans can be included in a bankruptcy if they are more than seven (7) years old.
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A consumer proposal is an alternative to bankruptcy that can only be filed with a licensed trustee in bankruptcy.
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In NL, people ages 30 to 39 years old file for bankruptcy more than any other age group. [source]