Leasing is like renting for a very long time. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/buying-vs…

Who wants to leave a gift for someone they love, only to have it lost to a bankruptcy filing? maritimetrustee.ca/blog/2018-7-10…

It is very common that a student who has finished a college or university program will have some amount of student debt. Sometimes, that amount can be significant and can be the source of stress and anxiety. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/what-happ…

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Creditors are not robots, their decisions may not only hinge on objective factors. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/3-questio…

Once you have received your discharge from your bankruptcy, you can follow these steps to start you on the path to a better credit score. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/10-steps-…

Sometimes it’s not always obvious that you are facing financial challenges but there are some indicators to watch for so you can get back on track with some guidance. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/are-your-…

Personal bankruptcy provides a financial reset when other options are not practical.  Even if you don't want to use bankruptcy to resolve your situation, you should still understand how it works. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/personal-…

What does it mean to live within our means? maritimetrustee.ca/blog/week-2-ho…

Even though Debtor Prison was abolished in Canada in the mid-1800s, some consumers still fear they will be sent to jail if they can’t pay their debts. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/the-new-d…

The longer an individual waits to get help with their finances, the harder it is to help as the number of options is greatly reduced.   maritimetrustee.ca/blog/why-peopl…

If you declare personal bankruptcy in Canada, your ex-spouse may be affected if you have a joint mortgage.  maritimetrustee.ca/blog/bankruptc…

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a bigger house, a new vehicle, or the latest electronic gadget? maritimetrustee.ca/blog/the-cost-…

The reality is that house ownership can be the root of a myriad of problems, one of which is tied to the 5% down-payment. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/financial… maritimetrustee.ca/blog/financial…

Consumers get into financial trouble for a variety of reasons, none of which will exclude them from filing a bankruptcy and subsequently obtaining a discharge. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/can-i-go-…

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/will-i-lo…

CRA has some significant legislated powers to collect debts. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/debts-owi…

There are consequences and many misconceptions. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/guarantee…

The sooner you identify and get assistance with your debts, the more options you have. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/how-to-av…

Powell Associates Ltd. is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. We are experienced, hands-on insolvency practitioners who understand the personal impacts of significant financial stress. maritimetrustee.ca/blog/advantage…