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.

  • Business Owner
    Published On: February 9th, 2026

    Meet the debtor – Proposal for personal income tax debt

    Joe’s story Joe successfully operated his business as a sole proprietor for many years.  His struggles started with the pandemic and he found he could no longer pay his [...]

  • Mortgage Paperwork
    Published On: January 26th, 2026

    Insolvency Solutions for the Declining Real Estate Market

    Not so long ago, investing excess savings in the housing market seemed like a safe and potentially lucrative investment strategy as values were steadily increasing and interest rates were falling.  [...]

  • 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 [...]

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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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