2025-09-02
MNP’s Atlantic Canadian guide to affordable fun
Lifestyle Debt
Have fun on a budget with our guide to affordable activities in Atlantic Canada.
Sometimes financial trouble seems to sneak up on you and turn your life upside down. But if you stop to think about it, debt doesn’t usually show up overnight — there are usually signs that you’re heading for financial trouble. The key is learning to recognize these signs and knowing what to do about them before it is too late.
Here are seven signs you may be in financial trouble:
If you recognize one or more of the above signs, stop and re-evaluate your financial situation. Spend time working on your finances by visiting the local library or the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. There is a wide range of educational tools to help Canadians manage their finances.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You will find that those who are successful with their own finances are often willing to share their financial habits, tools, and behaviours and they might help you change your circumstances.
Our website also has a range of self-service tools to help you manage your finances and assess your financial well-being. The MNP Debt Scale is one that you may find especially useful to understand how debt is impacting your overall financial health.
The tool is quick, easy to use, and completely confidential. It can help you determine not only whether your debt is getting in the way of your financial goals — but specifically where you’re struggling and what you can do to improve your situation.
You can also talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to get a better understanding of how debt is affecting you and what you can do about it. In a Free Confidential Consultation, we’ll review your financial situation and help you determine which Life-Changing Debt Solution is best for your unique needs.
2025-09-02
Lifestyle Debt
Have fun on a budget with our guide to affordable activities in Atlantic Canada.
2025-08-01
Lifestyle Debt
Household debt ratios continue to break records across the country. And as more and more people are working to service that debt, many are unable to set aside savings for unexpected expenses.
2023-07-06
Lifestyle Debt
Many people start a new month or year with the intention to budget and save, but not many are able to stop themselves from overspending. If you’re dealing with overspending issues, you’re not alone. Read about how Kate and her spouse got back on track after coping with an overspending problem that increased their debt.