116- Household Debt and Insolvencies are Surging in Canada

DebtMatters Podcast

Household debt in Canada has risen steadily year after year. The high levels of debt make the economy vulnerable to any global economic crisis. As a result, more Canadians are having to face insolvency options as it becomes increasingly difficult to manage their debt. In today’s podcast Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Derek Chase, talks about what Canadians high levels of debt mean for you. What can you do to protect yourself?

Derek also discusses:

• Federal debt relief programs available
• The ripple effect of interest rate hikes
• Who keeps track of the Canadian insolvency statistics
• Why you need to become financially literate
• Involving the whole family in a savings challenge

If you need further advice about how to manage your debt, contact a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. They are federally regulated and licensed by the Canadian government and will give you honest, unbiased advice.

About Derek Chase

Derek Chase is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in British Columbia. He has been helping individuals and corporations restructure their debt since 1997. His areas of practice include personal and corporate insolvency including Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy. The best part of his work is to be able to witness lives change for the better when the heavy burden of unmanageable debt is lifted.

Additional Resources

• Chase & Associates Licensed Insolvency Trustee
• Household Debt and Insolvencies are Surging in Canada
• Everything You Need to Know About Canadian Inflation Rates & Hyperinflation