MNP Debt Blog

Financial struggles and high debt ratios are becoming more common among Canadians. Getting finances in order can be a very overwhelming task for many individuals. It is however, a very important task to tackle in light of increasing debt loads.

As thousands of households across the country continue to grapple with a struggling national economy and (for many) the aftermath of Alberta's energy sector crisis, it's not surprising to hear that consumer debt is soaring.

Are your debt problems heating up? Perhaps it’s time to cool off with some debt relief

With a weakened economy, a struggling loonie and in some provinces, many facing the reality of under or unemployment, many Canadians are so financially stretched they aren’t sure how they will keep up with the day-to-day cost-of-living, let alone...

More often than not, when people find themselves in financial trouble they’re usually not sure what options are available to help them get back on track. Well-meaning friends and family may suggest a bankruptcy as a quick and easy solution. Even some...

Consumers can get the “blues” quickly when bills arrive in mail. With varying payments, due dates and interest rates, keeping track of it all can get very overwhelming. A budget or financial diet can help improve your financial health.

You might ask yourself why you would need to file a Consumer Proposal, or possibly even look at filing for bankruptcy? Listening to the Statistics Canada announcement on September 11, 2015 regarding the level of Canadian’s household debt could be one...

The association between insolvency and distrust may exist, but in reality, it’s often far from the case. In truth, financial distress hits people from all walks of life.

As the Canadian housing market continues to rise, especially in hot spots like Vancouver and Toronto, many are struggling to keep up with the price of living.

1.if i own a home jointly,what happns if i declare bankruptcy? 2.are income tax arrears forgiven?