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This means that for every $4 the average Canadian earns in a year, they now have $5 in debt. Some experts believe that high levels of debt are not a problem. They say that because interest rates and the unemployment rate are low, everyone can afford to service this debt. That's partially true, but my research indicates that a small segment of the population is very vulnerable to even the slightest financial shock. As a personal bankruptcy trustee with offices in Toronto, I meet with people every day for whom rising debt levels mean they are one or two missed paycheques away from financial disaster. A recent Bank of Canada survey found that the proportion of highly vulnerab Words That Compel Your Customers To Buy From You re. 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If any of those people lose their job, get sick, or get divorced, they may have no choice but to file bankruptcy to deal with their debts. What's the solution? I believe that we should all examine the level of debt we are carrying, and take steps to reduce it before it becomes unmanageable. For many personal bankruptcy in Toronto may be the only option, but with careful planning bankruptcy can be avoided.
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