Heading Towards Safer Water

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Banking Overdrafts – Protection or Peril

As children, most of us had the unpleasant experience of getting in a little over our heads while swimming. However, once we could feel the bottom, we were able to push with our feet and head towards shallower and safer water.

For the thousands of people in the Toronto area who are struggling to pay their debts – overdrafts can provide a misleading and false sense of touching bottom. Once you feel it, you may not be able to head for safer water.

In an earlier article on the dangers of overdrafts, we discussed the ‘dollar draining cycle of overdrafts‘, how to take back control, and learn to better manage money. We showed how, in addition to being costly and hard to get out of, overdrafts can cultivate a wrong (and potentially harmful) attitude towards money.

But what happens if you cannot break free of overdrafts?

Being unable to pay off and stop using your overdrafts – may be an indication of serious debt problems.

You may have fallen behind during a period of unemployment, illness or family crisis.

You may be using overdrafts in an effort to pay off debts that ultimately are unpayable.

Whatever the reason,

  • if you are too far in debt to stop using your overdraft, and
  • you know you cannot get out of your financial chaos on your own,
  • it may be time to talk to a licensed bankruptcy trustee, such as David Sklar & Associates – about a consumer proposal.

In Ontario, only licensed bankruptcy trustees can determine your eligibility as well as file and administer consumer proposals.

How can a consumer proposal help?

If you qualify for a consumer proposal, your trustee will work with you and present your unsecured creditors with your proposal to repay a portion of your debt. The proposal will help you to avoid bankruptcy and protect your assets from disbursal.

Your unsecured debts can include credit cards, CRA taxes, overdrafts, and more. There are some types of unsecured debts that cannot be included – such as child support, some student loans, court fines, and fraudulent debt. Your trustee will review the details with you.

Your secured debts, such as mortgages, car loans, etc. cannot be included in your proposal. You will be required to make your secured loan payments to keep those assets that have loans against them. However, with the reduced monthly payments for unsecured debts, most people who file for a consumer proposal, find it much easier to make their secured debt payments.

How do your find out if a consumer proposal is in your best interest?

If you are struggling with overdrafts and facing serious debt problems – it may be time to get the help you need to head towards safer water.

If you live in the Toronto area, you are welcome to call David Sklar & Associates at 416-498-9200 to book a free consultation with one of our caring, Licensed Debt Professionals™.

If you live outside the Toronto area, you can find a licensed trustee in your area by using the Superintendent of Bankruptcy’s Trustee Registry.

Take Your First Step Towards A Debt Free Life

If you are overwhelmed by debt, call us at 1-844-962-9200 to book a FREE, confidential appointment. We will review your financial situation in detail and discuss all of your options with you. Alternatively, you can fill out the form below and our team will reach out to you. 

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Melissa MacKenzie
12:35 29 Mar 23
I would like to thank the team at David Sklar and associates inc. for all the time and effort they put in to support this process for me. This topic can be challenging to disclose but a big thank you to Christine for going above and beyond in guiding me through all my options and supporting me through the decisions. I cannot recommend this group enough , as they have shown me compassion , knowledge , and understanding throughout the entire process. I look forward to the next step of this process and learning how the proper way of becoming financially educated through the support of their financial counselling team. For anyone who is struggling , just know that there is a wonderful group of educated professionals at David Sklar who are available to help!
Michelle Plouffe
18:45 14 Mar 23
It took me awhile to get up the courage to contact David Sklar but I’m so glad I did. Trina walked through my options with me and provided the knowledge I needed to make a decision to help turn my financial situation around. She is patient and empathetic and answered any and every question that I had. Trina provided me the reassurance I needed that I was making the best decisions for me and my family. I’m so happy that I reached out and now have a plan to get back on track.
M. Mackenzie
19:59 12 Mar 23
Trina was very helpful and thorough.
Sam M
15:26 12 Mar 23
Christine was very helpful, kind, and understanding. She explained everything thoroughly, answered any questions I had, and was responsive to any concerns I had. 100% would recommend
Katherine Campbell
17:29 08 Mar 23
Jackie Stanley is excellent she took the time to explain everything to me and I am so grateful to her for giving me a fresh financial start so if you have any doubts don’t and go see her if you want to achieve financial freedom!
Heather Helfield
21:24 06 Mar 23
Amazing friendly staff that knows what they are going. They make a difficult situation not so bad. Would give 10 stars if I could.
alie Balan
22:37 25 Feb 23
Very helpful and kind and gave me all the available options before helping me decide which one was best for me. I would definitely recommend Jackie
Alison Rivard
01:01 21 Feb 23
Great experience i was in financial trouble and someone of my friends recommended this company. Cori is a wonderful and welcoming person she did a very good job and came up with a smooth and flexible monthly payment after the reduction. i highly recommend this company. Thank you David sklar and special thanks to Cori.❤️🙏🏻
Jasmine Joseph
22:08 13 Jan 23
Met up with Mr. Jason Sklar to discuss more in person, very thorough and clear. He is very kind and thoughtful, I will be referring anyone with the same situation to David Sklar & Associates.
Ariel Domingo
02:33 29 Dec 22
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