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Debt-free living with BDO

on AM640 Toronto

We can help you financially breathe again

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Are you feeling financially stressed? Mounting bills keeping you up at night?
You’re not alone.

Debt-free living with BDO on AM640 Toronto aims to help you overcome your financial challenges.

Featuring BDO Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LIT), Ilan Kibel and Michael Comrie and hosted by finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq, the show provides expert advice on tackling debt and finding your way to a brighter, more secure financial future.

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Ready to regain control of your finances?

We'll meet with you for a free, no-obligation consultation to assess your finances and explain all your options so that you can make an informed decision on the best path towards debt-free living.

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How we can help

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Consumer proposal

 If you are no longer able to pay all your debts, don’t let the fear of losing your car or home hold you back from seeking help. With a consumer proposal, a LIT can help you keep your assets and reduce your debt load to a fraction of what you owe, often between 30 to 70%. We will negotiate with your creditors on your behalf. A stay of proceedings will be issued; you will receive immediate protection from your creditors and all collections calls will stop.

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Bankruptcy

If you need immediate relief from unmanageable debt, personal bankruptcy can be an important step towards financial recovery. However, it is always a last resort option. A LIT will only recommend bankruptcy after all other debt relief options have been explored. During the bankruptcy process, a stay of proceedings will also be issued, which will put an end to collection calls.

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Debt counseling

Many professionals provide debt counselling services, from debt consultants to debt coaches or credit counsellors to LITs. They are not all the same and they don’t help debtors in the same way. If you are looking for free advice on your debt relief options, a LIT is the right resource. We will review your financial situation, explain your options and point you in the right direction if our services don’t match your needs.

Meet the experts of Debt-free living with BDO

Ilan Kibel

Ilan Kibel

Licensed Insolvency Trustee

Ilan believes the most rewarding part of his job is helping individuals reduce their debt stress. With more than two decades of experience in the consumer and business insolvency and restructuring field within the Greater Toronto area, Ilan will be sharing his expertise and advice with listeners who are struggling with debt. Whether you worry about your own finances, those of a loved one, or you are a business owner concerned about preserving an operating company, Ilan will help you to realize which solutions are available to move you forward financially.

Michael Comrie, LIT

Michael Comrie

Licensed Insolvency Trustee

Michael has been guiding families and small business owners within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area through challenging financial times for more than 15 years. He understands that debt and the financial stress that comes with it can happen to anyone, at any time. For listeners who may be struggling financially, Michael will share his advice on the debt-relief solutions available, so you can navigate your financial challenges with confidence and achieve peace of mind in the years to come.

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Debt-free living with BDO airs once every two weeks, on Saturdays, from noon to 1 pm (EST) on AM640 Toronto.

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Ready to discover your debt-free future?

Connect with a BDO Licensed Insolvency Trustee today to learn about all the options available to you.

1-855-236-3328

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Ilan & Michael's office locations

Brampton
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Brampton Ontario, L6W 3W8

+1 905-457-2042
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Etobicoke
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Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5Z8

+1 416-741-9150
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Markham
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Markham, Ontario L3R 0C9

+1 905-470-7579
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Milton
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Milton, Ontario L9T 2P9

+1 905-864-6512
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Mississauga
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Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1H8

+1 905-615-8787
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Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 7H9

+1 905-358-7335
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Oakville
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Oakville, Ontario L5J 1G5

+1 905-849-4149
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Scarborough
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Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3V4

1-855-236-3328
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Toronto
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Toronto, Ontario M5E 1C5

+1 416-865-0210
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Toronto, Ontario M5K 1H6

+1 416-636-9955
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Why choose BDO?

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Judgement-free advice

Talking about debt can be intimidating, so we ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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Solutions tailored for you

We take the time to explore all debt relief options, so you can choose the best one for you.

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Helping Canadians since 1958

With 120+ offices and 60+ years of experience, we're ready to help in your local community.

Our clients say it best

I want to thank Michael Comrie, Michele Dunbar and Stephanie Broxholme at BDO for their outstanding service. From our very first interaction, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and truly dedicated to providing the best solutions. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I greatly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend their services.

Anonymous

Toronto

I would like to say that Michael Comrie of BDO Debt Solutions provided excellent service in helping me with my debt problems. I slipped into debt with several life issues such as diagnosis of a terminal cancer, a breakdown of a 25-year relationship and depression. I reached out to BDO Debt Solutions and Michael took care of everything, explaining the entire process in straightforward terms that I understood and immediately he gained my trust. He didn't sugar coat anything either, which I appreciated. Thank you Michael!

B.H.

Toronto

I originally spoke with BDO to see what my options were as at the time I lost about 40% of my income and still had a lot of outstanding debt. I was not delinquent at the time but without doing something quickly I would have been. My BDO Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Ilan Kibel, explained to me my options and within one week we filed a consumer proposal. At this point, I thought everything was too good to be true, but in fact I had all my unsecured debt reduced to 60 per cent of my original amount owing. And that's not even the best part. I now have five years interest free to pay it off with equal weekly payments! I would highly recommend anyone who is struggling with debt to not hesitate and call right away to discuss your options. There are options for everyone.

B.M.

Oakville

We had an exceptional experience working with Beth Ann Bone and Ilan Kibel, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, at BDO Canada Limited. They both provided incredible support and understanding throughout the process of filing a consumer proposal. Ilan's expertise and guidance was invaluable. His reassuring presence and in-depth knowledge of the insolvency process gave us confidence and peace of mind. He was always available to address any concerns and provided clear, practical advice tailored to our situation. His calm demeanor and dedication to his clients are truly commendable. Together, they make an outstanding team dedicated to helping their clients achieve financial stability. Thank you, Beth Ann and Ilan, for your exceptional service and unwavering support. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need of financial assistance.

J.J

GTHA

Being an immigrant is hard, to start your life and career has been a struggle. For years I've been drowning in debts and been trying to stabilize my finances. I was afraid in the beginning but with the help of my agent Michael Comrie, he gave me hope. He talked with lots of knowledge and confidence that made me feel I was doing the right thing. I should've done it before, probably I'm more financially independent by now. No more heavy monthly payments. I get to experience my paycheck without the burden of putting all of my hard earned money to my debt. Thanks Mike for helping me free myself of all my stress.

R.B.

Toronto

Canadians helped across Canada

We'll find solutions to your debt problems

Talking about money can be uncomfortable & intimidating, which is often enough to prevent you from getting the help you need.

At BDO, we believe that judgement-free, compassionate support goes a long way to making that first step just a little bit easier. We know that debt problems can happen to anyone and there's no shame in seeking help.

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