What happens to my debts once bankrupt?

What happens to my debts once bankrupt?Once you are declared bankrupt or file a proposal your unsecured creditors(my debts) are not allowed to collect any money from you.

  • Unsecured Debts and Creditors: Unsecured debts are debts not secured by any assets, for example credit cards and personal loans are examples of unsecured debts. Generally, unsecured creditors have no right to recover any item you purchased with the money you owe them.  They cannot make any claims in your bankruptcy or proposal and you are discharged from these debts.
  • Secured Debts and Creditors: Secured debts are those attached to an asset.  If you fall behind in payments, a secured creditor may claim the asset and sell it to pay for the debt. Examples of secured debts are mortgages, car loans and a creditor who is taking security on any of your assets with your consent.  However, if you wish to keep your assets, you are always entitled to negotiate with your secured creditors to reach amenable agreement with all.  The Trustee may still sell your asset if the amount required by the agreement is less than the value of the asset.

Debts Not Covered by your bankruptcy.  You are not discharged from the following debts during your bankruptcy:  Fines for penalties, debts arising from fraud, child or spousal support. In addition, suppliers of unpaid housing or utility services, such as electricity, telephone, or gas may require payment in full to maintain the provision of services.

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Gambling & Casinos in Vancouver

Gambling & Casinos Gambling & Casinos in Vancouver

Gambling & Casinos

1. Bankruptcy lawyer condemns proposed casino expansion in the Vancouver Observer. View the article in the Vancouver Observer.

2. Goss, Ernie and Morse, Edward A. 2005. The Impact of Casino Gambling on Individual Bankruptcy Rates from 1990 to 2002.  View the article written by Creighton University (creighton.edu).

3. Gerda and the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen). 2006. Research on the Social Impacts of Gambling.  Scottish Executive Social Research. scotland.gov.uk

4. Stitt, Grant. November 2000. Effects of Casino Gambling on Crime and Quality of Life in New Casino Jurisdictions . Prepared for the U.S. Department of Federal Justice. ncjrs.gov

5. Gambling. justice.gov

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Seniors Debt

Seniors DebtSeniors Debt or Bankruptcy Information Article

Your finally made it to retirement . Perhaps you do not have the amount of pension income that you had hoped for, but you are comfortable and relatively debt free or at least managing to make all of your monthly payments without getting “past due” notices or collection agencies calling.

Then it happens. A phone call comes from a family member explaining their dire financial situation.  It could be the result of a marriage breakdown, layoff at work, loss of the overtime at work– it really does not matter “why”. What does matter is they are asking for your financial help. Deep down you fear the chances of them repaying the loan are very slim and yet you want to help.  Before you say yes, take a few minutes to analyze your situation. If you lend the money and it is not repaid, will there be any effect on your own financial situation? Is this a one time request or is the problem long term? You need to find out if they are requesting help from anyone else. It is a very good idea to have a family meeting to discuss how the family is going to help. This has three advantages: First, the reason for the need of the money is verified.  Second, if the loan is granted, it can come from several people which will spread the risk.  Third, if the family decides it is not in the best interest of everyone to grant the loan, the family is collectively saying no, not just you.

It is very difficult to say no to someone in trouble, especially if it is someone in your own family. Please make sure that you do not hurt yourself at the same time. If you cannot afford to say yes – it is ok to say no. Your family will love you regardless of your answer.

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My friend suggested a Payday Loan: Is this a good idea?

My friend suggested a Payday loan: Is this a good idea?

My friend suggested a Payday loan: Is this a good idea?

There are times when we desperately need a loan. But what if you do not qualify for a loan from a bank?

If you do not qualify for a loan, do your research in terms of comparing lender interest rates. Attempting to borrow money from family or a friend could also be a beneficial possibility if you offer to pay a small amount of interest.

In times of economic turmoil:

1. Lenders are sometimes content if you pay the interest alone. Soon you will find that you have paid much more in interest than the initial amount

2. It is sometimes difficult to even pay the interest for these loans. You may be forced to get a second loan to pay off the first loan and this becomes a very dangerous cycle of financial difficulties.

3. Be careful because sometimes a loan that seems too good to be true-is too good to be true. The money you borrow may end up costing you twice or three times as much as the initial loan.

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