Fresh Start Now

Debt Relief Resources

At Fresh Start Now, our mission is to provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to achieve your debt-free financial goals. Explore our free resources to help you with budgeting, saving, credit management, and paying down debt.

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FREE BUDGETING TOOLS

Utilize our free worksheets to help you manage your monthly and daily spending and savings.

Goals Worksheet

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Bi-weekly Paycheck Planner

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Does Your Money Have Wings?

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Yearly Calendar of Expenses

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Budgeting Worksheet

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VIDEOS

Watch our collection of videos for tips and advice on how to tackle your personal and business debt.

How do I get a Fresh Start?

What are my options?

Why do I need a Trustee?

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FAQS

Our Frequently Asked Questions will answer the most common questions about the process of claiming bankruptcy and consumer proposals.

Bankruptcy FAQs

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Consumer Proposal FAQs

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LATEST BLOG POSTS

Find the latest news and tips from our Licensed Insolvency Trustees to help you take control of your finances and get out of debt.

  • House Keys
    Published On: December 3rd, 2025

    Filing Bankruptcy With No Assets

    It is not necessary for you to have assets to file an assignment in bankruptcy. In fact, a large majority of individuals who file bankruptcy do not own any [...]

  • Woman paying off credit debt
    Published On: October 20th, 2025

    How do I rebuild my credit rating after a bankruptcy in St. Catharines?

    There is no magic fix to rebuild your credit rating after filing bankruptcy. Slow and deliberate action must be taken to gain positive reportings on your credit report that [...]

  • math-finance
    Published On: October 6th, 2025

    Understanding Surplus Income Limits in a Bankruptcy

    The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy has set guidelines as to what they feel is necessary to cover reasonable living expenses in a bankruptcy.  If income exceeds the [...]

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HELPFUL LINKS

These additional links will guide you on your journey towards debt relief.

Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy

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Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Insolvency Counselling Program – Budgeting and Planning for the Future

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Trans Union for a free consumer disclosure report

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Equifax for a free credit report

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Consumer Protection Ontario for complaints against collection agencies

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Canada Revenue Agency (filing and paying taxes)

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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (financial tools and calculators)

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CAMH (resource for problem gambling)

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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (credit card payment calculator)

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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (Budget planner)

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Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (videos discussing several topics – What to Expect if you File for Bankruptcy, Understanding the Bankruptcy Discharge)

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Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Services (services offered in Hamilton, ON)

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OLG Self Exclusion Program

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City of Hamilton Housing Emergency Loan Program (short term interest free loan for rent)

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