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Podcast: DebtMatters Podcast
Episode: 49 - Disability and Debt Problems
Description: A recent Canadian Survey of Financial Security found that people with disabilities, or who have spouses with disabilities, held 25% less in assets, not including housing. In accordance, they are less able to save for hard times or retirement. With the added stresses of a pandemic many are struggling. Today's podcast features Derek Chase, Licensed Insolvency Trustee talking about disability and debt. Debt is debt whether you are disabled or not, but there are programs and tax benefits specifically set up to help.Topics covered include:Short and long term disability insuranceEarning money while on disability Repossession l...