Alberta Debt Load

2015-07-17

Author: Zaki Alam

Glasses on a pad of paper with calculations. A pen sits on the pad of paper and there is a calculator on the side

MNP LTD Trustee Zaki Alam was interviewed by CTV News Edmonton to discuss debt loads. Throughout the interview, Zaki discussed the significant amount of consumer debt across Canada, with Alberta having the highest average at approximately $27,000 in consumer debt. He also addresses how increased interest rates will affect Canadians and offered some tips to help Canadians create budgets that promote financial health. 

The original article was originally posted online at CTV News Regina on June 29, 2015.

Zaki Alam

Zaki Alam

CIRP, LIT, CPA, CA

Senior Vice President

Servicing: Edmonton (Downtown), Edmonton (North East), Edmonton (South), Edmonton (West), Grande Prairie, Leduc, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Yellowknife

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