When does interest on my debts stop?

bankruptcy_debtWhen does interest on my debts stop?

The appointment of a Trustee by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy locks down the date and time of the bankruptcy or consumer proposal and triggers a Stay of Proceedings, which stops creditors from their rights to attach interest to your debt.

Once your bankruptcy or proposal documents are signed, they are filed with the Office of the Superintendent, which responds by issuing a Certificate of Appointment. The Certificate of Appointment makes the bankruptcy or proposal official, and notes the date and time of the appointment of the Trustee to your file. That is the point at which all interest on the debts provable in the bankruptcy or proposal stops. Once the bankruptcy is discharged, or the proposal completed, unsecured debts, and the interest that did not accumulate due to the Stay of Proceedings, are discharged.

Please note that debts that survive bankruptcy or proposals, such as recent student loans (see section 178 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act), may continue to accrue interest during the bankruptcy or proposal period.  In addition, debts which are not discharged due to incomplete bankruptcies or proposals may have retroactive interest added back to the date of the original Stay of Proceedings.

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Will I lose my RESP in a Consumer Proposal?

Will I lose my RESP in a consumer proposal?Will I lose my RESP in a Consumer Proposal?

No, you will not lose your RESP in a consumer proposal.

A consumer proposal is very different than a bankruptcy ( where you either lose you RESP or you have to pay the trustee the value of the RESP). In a consumer proposal the Administrator of the Proposal (usually a Trustee in Bankruptcy) is not entitled to take any of your assets. The only exception to this is if the terms of the proposal specifically require you to turn over an asset to the Administrator for distribution to your creditors.

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How do I become bankrupt?

How do I become bankrupt? How do I become bankrupt?

A person becomes bankrupt by voluntarily filing for bankruptcy or by having a creditor petition the court to make him/her bankrupt.

1.  Voluntary Bankruptcy: When you cannot pay your debts or reach suitable repayment agreements with your creditors, it may be time to consider bankruptcy.  To file for voluntary bankruptcy, you must complete contact a licenced trustee in bankruptcy like Rumanek & Company Ltd who will assist you in preparing the Statement of Affairs, assignment for the general benefit of creditors and other documents.  These are submitted to the government body, The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, that handles all requests for voluntary bankruptcies.

You must disclose all information on your personal and business debts.  This includes the name, address, and amount you owe to each of your creditors. You are also obliged to provide the full details of your income and expenses and personal assets such as houses, cars, bank accounts, life insurance, RRSPs and RESP’s, Canada Savings Bonds, investments, and any money you are owed.  Failure to disclose information can lead to serious penalties.

You are officially declared bankrupt when the Official Receiver, an employee of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, has accepted your application and has appointed a Trsutee in bankruptcy.

2.  Creditor’s Petition: 
One of your creditors may petition the Federal Court to declare you bankrupt.  For this to happen, you must owe your creditor at least $1,000 and your creditor must provide evidence to the court that you have committed an act of bankruptcy. An example of an act of bankruptcy is letting your wages being garnished or not paying your bills on time.

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Teaching Kids About Credit

Teaching kids about credit

Teaching kids about credit

As early as age 10, start teaching your children how credit works, when to use it and how to spend only what they can afford. As early as age 10, start teaching your children how credit works, when to use it and how to spend…

Article By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

To read the full Article go to:  http://money.ca.msn.com/investing/money-sense/teaching-kids-about-credit

 

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