2019-10-24
Canadians Wary and Embarrassed About Seeking Debt Relief
Canadians who find themselves in serious financial trouble could be digging themselves into a deeper hole by not seeking help when they need it. A new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, shows almost half of Canadians (46%) say they would be embarrassed to get help if their financial situation was bad enough to consider bankruptcy. One-third (31%) of survey respondents say the stigma surrounding bankruptcy prevents them from seeking help.
More than 60 percent (61%) of Canadians who rate their personal debt situation as bad and more than half (54%) who are financially insolvent say they would be embarrassed to ask for help if their financial situation was serious enough to consider bankruptcy.
2023-11-27
MNP Consumer Debt Index
A recent Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of MNP LTD reveals higher costs and interest rates appear to be causing an isolation phenomenon, with three in five Albertans saying they are staying home more often (59%) to save money.
2023-11-27
MNP Consumer Debt Index
A recent Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of MNP LTD reveals higher costs and interest rates appear to be causing an isolation phenomenon, with more than half of Atlantic Canadians saying they’re staying home more often (55%) to save money. Two in five say they’re spending less time socializing (44%) to cut spending.
2023-11-27
MNP Consumer Debt Index
A recent Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of MNP LTD reveals that higher costs and interest rates appear to be causing an isolation phenomenon, with half of British Columbians saying they’re staying home more often (50%) to save money.
