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Financial Management Plans: Managing Debt is Better Than Managing Bankruptcy

Financial Management Plans: Managing Debt is Better Than Managing Bankruptcy

Financial institutions perceive bankruptcy cases with a high level of financial mismanagement.  It becomes difficult for an individual or organization to convenience the financiers to grant loans or any other financial assistance.  On the other hand, debts are relatively understandable cases of financial ‘pitfalls’.  Indeed, debts are ‘inseparable’ with the personal and business life.  Interestingly, if debts are managed, the situation leading to bankruptcy may be averted hence saving one from the ‘misfortunes’ and misconceptions attached to this phenomenon.  In defining the two (bankruptcy and debt), it’s evident that debts precedes a bankruptcy case.  Therefore, if controlled, debts may not manifest into a state of bankruptcy.  Furthermore, no matter how huge a debt may be, with a good financial management it can successfully be settled out.  It just requires a high financial discipline and the determination to revert it.   

In the business portfolio, debt management is featured as a major financial ‘discipline’ often attracting a team of expertise to handle debt management.  The business is constantly settling debts which are in form of hire purchases, buying on credit or even servicing loan advances.  There are lots of transactions that require the business organizations to enter into credit agreements with the business associates and this call for a thorough and concise, and comprehensive debt management system. 

In planning for debt management, the organization needs to establish the financial position and the ability to settle the debts.  There is need for a prioritization of the debts in place so that all the interests of the business associates are catered for.  It must be agreed that with a challenging business environment and ever demanding financial needs in an organization, debts may be regarded as ‘secondary’ aspects of the business.  However, this may be ‘catastrophic’ as what happens is that, the amount accumulates to reach high levels that subsequently constrain the budgetary aspects of the business.  The planning should give priority to the debts as any other financial need.

In order to effectively manage business debts, the management plan should identify which transactions or financial needs require credit purchase and/or loaning assistance.  For instance, essential business operations requirements, which are bought every now and then, need to be settled out without any credit advancement.  And if there is credit agreement, this should be sorted out within the stipulated time frame.  This allows the business management to budget on other financial needs without much constrains.  Moreover, business loans need to be applied for after ascertaining that it’s of much importance to request for financial assistance. An ideal debt management plan should carefully and thoughtfully analyze any transaction that may lead to debt accrual before committing itself in the ‘trade’.

Aptly, it’s evident that, if sound debt management practices are put in place, the organization is able to prevent itself from getting into state of indebtedness that pronounces it as bankrupt.  Managing debts can be seen as a proactive approach while managing bankruptcy can be termed as a retrogressive act that need to be avoided at all cost.  Otherwise, why would financial managers allow a business to edge its way to bankruptcy when this could be averted in advance by managing the debts?

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Question by erika mae: How many years to finish the program of financial management in canada?
we will be migrating in Canada soon and I am studying here in Philippines financial management.. for how many years do i need to take up financial management if i am 3rd year now of financial management.. do I need to take another 4yrs to finish financial management.. help!

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Answer by uday
financial managment course is of five years in canada.

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Posted by agnesia - September 27, 2011 at 1:14 am

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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate ? How Does This Affect You?

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate ? How Does This Affect You?

 

The Bank of Canada raised its interest rate 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent. Many of Canada’s commercial banks followed suit by raising their prime lending rates.

This even after the BOC acknowledged the economy is weaker than initially believed. Of course the BOC’s statement went on to highlight how a “greater emphasis” on budget cutting among governments and households would slow the pace of the global recovery.

Let’s face it, at least in Ontario; the cost of living has gone through the roof especially with the recent implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax that was recently imposed by the Ontario Provincial Government. It’s hard not to think about reducing spending and tightening ones budget under these circumstances.

What can a home owner do when the result of the BOC announcement is that at least three of the big chartered banks matched the BOC’s move, increasing their prime rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent? If you have a variable rate mortgage you may be thinking that it might be time to lock in. 

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Each time a new tax or fee is introduced or mortgage rates go up Canadian families feel it big time. Here are three ways that you can balance your budget and find new cash flow to offset the ever increasing cost to live in Ontario:

Tighten your budget. While economists think that this hurts the economy, it makes great sense for a Canadian family trying to make ends meet. Try buying generic versions of over the counter medications and other generic products sold in the grocery store or pharmacy. Little thing like this can make an immediate difference to your bottom line.

Consider consolidating credit card debt. If you have accumulated so much credit card debt that you are making only minimum monthly payments, it may be time to consolidate. You can do this by obtaining a low rate line of credit from your bank or by refinancing your mortgage.

Pay off your debt. Remember that any debt you are carrying is subject to interest. You pay the interest on this debt each and every month. Depending on the amount of debt you are in this interest could total from hundreds to thousands of dollar per/month. We always recommend that you make paying off debt a first priority. As your debts are paid off you will see increased cash flow because you won’t be making those interest payments.

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Question by sweetie pie: Which of the following is classified as an asset for a commercial bank customer?
a. deposits with the federal reserve
b. a car loan
c. demand deposits
d. a commercial loan

I think it is c.
please advise

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Answer by Bill N
As long as you mean a customer of a commercial bank, then yes, c is the only one that is an asset. B and D would both be liabilities on the customer’s books, and A wouldn’t apply to the customer.

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Posted by agnesia - September 12, 2011 at 12:59 am

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Find best & exclusive debt settlement leads in the Loan market

Find best & exclusive debt settlement leads in the Loan market

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Portugal meets major loan repayment but bailout remains urgent
— Portugal avoided default on Friday as it scraped together 4.2 billion euros ($ 5.83 billion Cdn) for a bond redemption, but further depleted its meagre cash reserves as it desperately awaits a promised bailout.
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Question by KAY P: How much interest would be earned (on a simple interest bais) from a 3 day money market loan $ 1 million at an?
interest rate of 12% ?

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Answer by Mike
$ 328.77 = (1,000,000 * 0.12)/365

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Posted by agnesia - April 17, 2011 at 1:07 am

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