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original written articlesJanuary 30, 2009 6:21 am

A US citizen can apply for a resident bank account in Canada if he/she can show a legal work permit. However, if you are a non-Canadian resident, then you can apply for a non-resident bank account instead.Most banks require non-residents to submit a photocopy of their passport, driver’s license and photo when opening an account. If you’re planning to open a bank account in Canada, here are some tips you can consider:

1. Know the bank’s rules in transferring and receiving funds. If you need to use your account for sending/receiving money to/from another country, see to it that the fees are reasonable.

2. Choose a bank that enables electronic money transfers. This gives you the flexibility and convenience to deposit funds in your account without visiting the bank facility.

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original written articlesJanuary 14, 2009 7:01 am

Personal bankruptcy is a very serious decision. One has to carefully weigh his options and the consequences of his decisions before taking this step. Bear in mind that a record of bankruptcy will stay on your personal credit report for at least seven years.

A record of bankruptcy will impose certain limits and restrictions on your future plans. Therefore, being stuck in bad credit doesn’t mean you have to think about filing for bankruptcy right away. Consider all other possible options first to recover from bad debt.

Nevertheless, if you made the decision and if you’re ready to go through the whole process, here are the steps you should take when filing for personal bankruptcy.

Seek credit counseling. In the past, a person who decides to file for bankruptcy can just fill out an application and submit. However, since the amendment of the bankruptcy law, this decision is not up to the individual anymore.

In order to know if you’re eligible for bankruptcy, it is mandatory to first complete a credit counseling course from a government accredited agency. The credit counseling agency would be the one to decide whether you are a candidate for bankruptcy or not.

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