Why is a consumer proposal three times less expensive than credit counselling?
It is three times less expensive for a consumer to eliminate one dollar of debt using a consumer proposal compared with credit counselling. Credit counselling agencies offer consumers the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments by enrolling in a Debt Management Plan. A consumer will typically repay the monies owing to these creditors by way of monthly installments over a significant period of time. One of the advantages of a Debt Management Plan is that a representative from the credit counselling agency will attempt to negotiate some interest relief concerning the interest accruing during the life of the Debt Management Plan.
It will cost a consumer somewhere between $1.10 and $1.30 to eliminate one dollar of debt under a Debt Management Plan. There are three different cost centres under a Debt
Management Plan:
Consumer repays 100 percent of the outstanding monies owing on the date of enrollment
Consumer pays a fee to the Debt Management Plan provider
Consumer may be required to pay some interest on the monies owing during the life of the Debt Management Plan
In contrast, a consumer will typically pay somewhere between 30 cents and 40 cents to eliminate one dollar of debt under a consumer proposal arranged through a bankruptcy trustee. Assuming a consumer proposal is accepted by the consumer’s creditors then the consumer can make monthly installment payments for a period not to exceed five years.
1. You can contribute to your RRSPs until the end of the year you turn 71 as long as you have earned income. After 71 you have 3 options:
Take the cash and pay taxes
Buy a life annuity (Money goes to life insurance)
Move RRSP to Registered Retired Income Fund (RRIF) but you have a minimum annual withdraw and this money is taxable
Best to choose: Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Yet, negative for older Canadian taxpayers
2. You can contribute up to 18% of previous year’s earned income
3. Pay attention to your carry-forward
4. You may deduct the full amount of your RRSP from your income
5. You can invest your RRSP money
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Our population is getting older. The need for health care services is increasing. Canadians need to be realistic about how they plan to spend their retirement and the cost. Think about retirement age and your desired lifestyle in the future. Take action to improve your finances now. The harsh reality is pension plans are failing and more and more people are deciding to work, either by choice or the alternative would be to not have enough money, until long after 65 because people are not saving enough.
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It is a smart and responsible idea to include personal finance in your New Year’s Resolutions this year. There are several ways you can improve your financial year if you follow these suggestions then perhaps your goals can lead to a small reward for yourself year-end.
1. Manage your spending. Buying items at 50% off is still spending money. Eliminate wasteful spending, cut back and have a system to call a friend if you want to purchase something over $100.00.
2. Grow your income. If you have $10 or $100 to save just start investing your savings and/or add extra dollars to your superannuation. Visit a financial planner once a year or once every two years—research or ask friends if they know a great financial planner. If you have someone teaching you the language and steps you need to take to secure your future, you are spending your time wisely.
3. Set financial goals. Not only is it important to set long and short-term goals and rewards it is also equally important to talk about them with friends and family. Discuss these goals with your financial advisor and ask for suggestions.
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