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Welcome to the official blog of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals! We hope you will enjoy insightful and informative posts by our team of expert bloggers on a wide range of topics, including individual, small business and corporate insolvencies, budgeting, financial planning, credit rebuilding and other money management tips for anyone looking to live a debt free life.
February 2025
Breaking Up with Bad Money Habits: A Love Letter to Your Future Self
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
February 14, 2025January 2025
December 2024
Budgeting for Your Holiday Vacation: Tips to Save Without Sacrificing Fun
by Kaitlin Verge, CIRP, LIT
December 16, 2024November 2024
The Role of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Canada: A Guide to Financial Recovery
by Brandon Smith, CIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024Navigating Insolvency as a Self-Employed Individual: Key Considerations
by Shannon Jackson, CIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024How to Choose the Right Licensed Insolvency Trustee for Your Needs
by Pamela Meger, CIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024How Insolvency Trustees Work with Creditors to Create Debt Repayment Plans
by Shannon Jackson, CIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024Debt Relief Options: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Situation
by Colleen Craig, CPA, CA, FCIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024Consumer Proposals: A Bankruptcy Alternative for Individuals
by Braden Burritt, CIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024Common Misconceptions About Insolvency and Debt Relief
by Kaitlin Verge, CIRP, LIT
November 14, 2024October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
The Impact of Bankruptcy on Shareholders and Directors of Small and Medium Enterprises in Canada
by Nathan Sugeng, MBA, CIRP, LIT
August 9, 2024June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
Tips for Building a Strong Financial Plan as a Couple
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
February 14, 2024January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
Assessing Your Progress in Managing and Paying Down Your Debt
by April Stroink, Money Coach
November 16, 2023September 2023
Planning for Retirement: Age-appropriate Advice
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT and Maureen Babin, Financial Advisor, Amarack Financial
September 20, 2023August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
March 2023
February 2023
Inheritance: Using Family Day to Start a Conversation with Your Heirs
by Craig Fryzuk, CIRP, LIT
February 14, 2023January 2023
December 2022
November 2022
Top 5 Financial Pitfalls for Seniors and Advice on How to Avoid Them
by Colleen Craig, CPA, CA, FCIRP, LIT
November 21, 2022September 2022
June 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
March 2021
Money Management: Financial Literacy Lessons for Kids at Every Age
by Olivia Harper, CQP Articling Associate
March 26, 2021February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
Rate your Impulse Spending Habits; 10 Tips to Stop Impulse Spending
by Mary Ann Marriott, LIT, CIRP
December 17, 2020November 2020
The importance of considering all costs when budgeting for a vehicle
by Brandon Smith, LIT, CIRP
November 19, 2020October 2020
How insurance may reduce risk of income loss
by Debora Kwasnicky, CPA, CA, LIT, CIRP
October 8, 2020August 2020
May 2020
Business Success is Attainable through this 1-Step Strategy Makeover
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
May 12, 2020March 2020
Do I have the options if I cannot pay the income taxes I owe
by Debora Kwasnicky, CIRP, LIT
March 16, 2020January 2020
December 2019
Are You Ready to Share Your New Home Equity with the Federal Government
December 20, 2019
Importance of a Financial Plan
December 17, 2019
How to save up for the Holidays
December 16, 2019
November 2019
6 Tips to Avoid Over-Financing Yourself
November 27, 2019
What does “being a smart financial consumer” mean?
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
November 20, 2019October 2019
Financial Literacy for High School Students in Ontario
by Brandon Smith, BA, CIRP, LIT
October 16, 2019Putting the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) into a financial context
by Shelley Koehli, LIT, CIRP
October 11, 2019Refusal of a discharge from bankruptcy
by Debora Kwasnicky, LIT, Kwasnicky & Associates Inc.
October 8, 2019August 2019
Take Retirement Planning to the Next Level
by Douglas E. Wright CFP, PFP, B. Comm, B.Ed.
August 29, 2019How long will it take me to re-establish credit after I declare bankruptcy?
by Mary Ann Marriott, LIT, CIRP
August 8, 2019July 2019
Five Ways to Save on Back to School
by Shelley Koehli, CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee of D. Thode & Associates Inc. based in British Columbia.
July 11, 2019June 2019
Five thrifty ways to spend time with your family
by Crystal Buhler, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, and President of C. Buhler & Associates Ltd.
June 27, 2019Ideas for kids activities this summer
by Crystal Buhler, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, and President of C. Buhler & Associates Ltd.
June 12, 2019May 2019
April 2019
The Treatment of Personal Income Taxes In A Personal Bankruptcy
by Mary Plahouras, CFE, L.L.M.
April 5, 2019March 2019
February 2019
Birthday Parties Reconceived.
February 4, 2019
January 2019
Three things you can do to get your financial house in order this year.
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
January 25, 2019December 2018
Ideas that may help you think outside of the box to relieve your financial stress during the holidays.
by Debora Kwasnicky, CIRP, LIT
December 13, 2018Take Control of Your Finances
by “Rarely in our life is money a place of genuine freedom, joy, or clarity, yet we routinely allow it to dictate the terms of our lives and often to be the single most important factor in the decisions we make about work, love, family, and friendship.”
December 3, 2018November 2018
How A Consumer Proposal Can Help Set Your Financial Goals
by Mary Plahouras, CFE, L.L.M
November 26, 2018Three ways that you can invest in your financial well-being
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
November 2, 2018October 2018
August 2018
July 2018
May 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
New Year, New Mortgage Rules
January 30, 2018
I always had more than enough money so didn’t need to pay attention
by Mary Ann Marriott, LIT
January 25, 2018A bankrupt’s equity in real property and agreements with the trustee
by Geoffrey H. Dabbs, LL.B
January 5, 2018November 2017
Financial Literacy Month 2017: Are You a Senior Drowning in Debt? Take Charge of Your Finances!
by Caryl Newbery-Mitchell, MBA, CIRP, LIT & Mary Plahouras, CFE, LL.M.
November 1, 2017August 2017
June 2017
In a Bankruptcy, You Can’t Always Get What You Want (But You Generally Get What You are Entitled to)
by Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
June 14, 2017May 2017
Rebuilding Credit After an Insolvency – Lessons Learned in Iceland
by Daniel Budd, CIRP, LIT
May 23, 2017April 2017
Oil and Gas Reorganizations: From Surviving to Thriving in Challenging Times
by Michelle Grant, CIRP, LIT
April 12, 2017March 2017
Who said you had to get it (your finances) right the first time?
by Mary Ann Marriott
March 17, 2017December 2016
November 2016
Protecting Yourself is Key When Helping Friends and Family with Debt
by Daniel Budd, CIRP, LIT, CAIRP Financial Literacy Champion
November 23, 2016“Debtors’ Prison” and Other Misconceptions About Bankruptcy
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
November 16, 2016Give Your Budget a Facelift! Turn It Into a Spending Plan
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT
November 2, 2016August 2016
Gambling-Related Debt in the Insolvency System
August 26, 2016
July 2016
May 2016
Welcome to Montreal! August 18–20, 2016 - CAIRP Annual Conference
by Nathalie Brault, CIRP, Chair of the CAIRP 2016 Annual Conference
May 31, 2016Oil Patch Woes: Insolvencies Rise When Crude Falls - and It’s Only the Beginning
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP
May 9, 2016February 2016
Report from Dubai: INSOL Small Practice Issues Open Meeting
by Paul Casey, CPA, CA, CIRP
February 8, 2016January 2016
Reports from Dubai: Meeting with INSOL
January 27, 2016
September 2015
A one-of-a-kind experience at the CAIRP Annual Conference
by Photo by Hilary Casey
September 30, 2015July 2015
June 2015
A must-read decision for insolvency professionals puts important restrictions on use of the CBCA for debt restructurings
by Kevin Zych and Preet Bell
June 4, 2015May 2015
Surviving the CIRP Qualifying Program and Becoming a Trustee
by Mary Ann Marriott, CIRP, is a Licensed Trustee with Grant Thornton Ltd. and works out of their Bridgewater, Nova Scotia office. She is passionate about helping others succeed financially and regularly provides workshops, presentations and social media pos
May 14, 2015April 2015
March 2015
Report from the field: INSOL San Francisco 2015
by Mark Yakabuski, CAIRP President and Chief Operating Officer
March 26, 2015February 2015
The Challenges and Benefits of Working Abroad - Part I
by Holly Palmer, B. Tech., CA, CIRP
February 26, 2015Me? An entrepreneur? Part I
by Jean-François Cliche is a CIRP, trustee, entrepreneur, proud Beauceron and part-time blogger.
February 9, 2015January 2015
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