Debt

A voice of knowledge and reassurance can make all the difference in a time of worry. With more than 30 years in the consumer finance sector under her belt, Beverly Anderson of Equifax is here to help you with any issues you may have. On Equifax’s Facebook page, you can post a question for Bev […]

A voice of knowledge and reassurance can make all the difference in a time of worry. Equifax’s President of Global Consumer Solutions, Beverly Anderson, responds to your inquiries using her extensive knowledge of consumer finance. On Equifax’s Facebook page, you can post a question for Bev to answer. Bev is sorry she can’t respond to

In most circumstances, debt is finally removed from your credit report. According to CreditCards.com Canada, Equifax and TransUnion only maintain track of past-due accounts for six to seven years from the date of the last payment or default. Gowling, however, argued that there is nothing to stop a collection firm from re-reporting neglected debts to

Debt does not vanish after seven years in Canada, contrary to popular belief. This prevalent misunderstanding is most likely the result of the seven-year grace period during which most loans are removed off a consumer’s credit report. This does not, however, imply that your debt is no longer an issue. Nothing happens to your credit

The suggestion your credit counselor makes to your creditors on your behalf is called a debt management plan (DMP). Consolidating your debts into a single monthly payment is made possible by this option. Two years after you’ve paid off your debts, your credit reports will no longer contain any information about your participation in a

Overdue debt can be a huge source of stress and sadness, making it difficult to get out of debt. Calls and letters of last notice and collection can make you feel as if you’re being suffocated. Debt collectors frighten many consumers by threatening them with enormous sums of money if they do not clear their

Patrick Henry, the renowned American patriot, declared “If you don’t give me my freedom, I’ll kill you. Economic shock from the COVID-19 pandemic led to the country’s motto being re-evaluated “Give me debt, not financial freedom!” Federal Reserve estimates that household debt in the United States will reach $14.6 trillion in the spring of 2021,

A debt collector’s sudden visits or phone calls can be quite upsetting. Many provinces are working to ensure that Canadians aren’t harassed at inconvenient times by unsolicited offers. At what point are collection calls harassment? You and anybody else you contact are protected against harassment, oppression, and abuse under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Highlights of the report. Over $1.75 trillion is owed in student loans in the United States, which has grown six times faster than the national economy.* 42.9 million Americans owe an average of $37,105 to the federal government in student loan debt. The CARES Act of 2020 provided general relief from college debt for more

According to the Federal Reserve, 30 percent of all American adults will be drowning in student loan debt by 2020. How many people are behind on student loan debt? More than one million people a year have taken out school loans during the past decade. 38.3 million Americans still owe money on student loans from