Why you should avoid debt consolidation services and credit counsellors.
The sales pitch sounds too good to be true, right? Debt consolidators and credit counsellors promise to take over your debt load.
You can keep your car, home, and other assets. And reduce your debt.
If you’re living paycheque to paycheque, trying to carry a mountain of debt, you’re not alone.
Rebuild credit after you become debt-free.
Do you stress about never having a credit card again if you file a consumer proposal? Many people think it’s impossible to rebuild their credit score, or that they’ll have “bad credit” forever.
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