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What is a Consumer Proposal?
Simplifying to one monthly payment and no more calls from creditors - learn more here about how a Consumer Proposal can help you.
Consumer Alert—Debt Help, Tips and Traps
In the fall the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy and the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals teamed up to issue a Consumer Alert
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]