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November is Financial Literacy Month

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November is Financial Literacy Month which means there is going to be a lot of information available. I will share some great resources that I find here in this space so that you can have it all in one place.

November is officially Financial Literacy Month!

This means that there is going to be a wealth of information available.

A great place for information is the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada who just released a Special Edition Newsletter for Financial Literacy Month.

CLICK HERE FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH NEWSLETTER

Another useful tool is my own 60-Second Financial Check-up, where you can quickly diagnose your debts and see if you need help dealing with your creditors.

60-SECOND FINANCIAL CHECK-UP

Whatever your situation, if your creditors are harassing you or if your bills are stressing you out, give Sean Stack, licensed trustee in bankruptcy, a call at 709-221-5500 to find out what your options are for getting your finances back on track.

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]