MNP Debt Blog

Consumer loans are available in many forms and for a variety of purposes such as purchasing a home, financing a vehicle, and consolidating high interest credit card balances. These financial tools range from ultra specific (e.g., mortgage) to extremely...

The Canada Student Loan Program provides an opportunity for Canadians to pursue a post-secondary education in instances where attending a college or university may otherwise be out of reach.

Given the growing concerns around Canada’s consumer debt crisis, it’s only natural to paint it in broad strokes as universally bad. However, that’s not always the case.

With COVID-19 impacting finances at all levels, much of the conversation over the past year and a half has surrounded increased spending (or decreased revenue) among governments, businesses, and individuals — and the debt each has taken on to make...

If you’re like most people, you (at least try to) go to the doctor every year for your annual physical. Why? Because a clean bill of health buys you peace of mind — and the earlier you can catch potential problems like high blood pressure...

What do Walt Disney, Elton John, and Larry King have in common? After filing Bankruptcy, these and countless other respected cultural icons all went on to achieve fortune, fame, and overwhelming success.

Whether you’re hosting a small intimate group of friends or a large family dinner over the upcoming holiday season, inflation and rising interest rates have made hosting more challenging than ever. Here are some simple tips on how to still have...

The impact of inflation and higher interest rates is leaving Atlantic Canadians feeling pessimistic about their debt.

The impact of inflation and higher interest rates is leaving Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents feeling the most pessimistic about their debt situation compared to the other provinces, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.