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MNP Debt Blog

How do I know when to ask for help with my debt?

Most people wait far too long to seek professional help with their debt. There are several common reasons for the hesitation.

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The truth about tax debt

Owing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) money can be overwhelming — especially because the government has greater powers to collect outstanding debts compared to other creditors.

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Loved ones and debt: how to broach the subject

According to separate surveys conducted in Canada and the United States, discussing the topic of personal debt was ranked by some participants as a bigger taboo than topics like politics, religion, and marital problems.

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Breaking the bankruptcy and insolvency stigma

Breaking stigmas means ridding ourselves of our assumptions, generalizations, and broad-brush statements that are harmful to individuals and groups.

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Should Couples Have Separate Bank Accounts? (3 Minute Debt Break)

My spouse wants to declare bankruptcy and I don't, what are our options?

Debt problems can strain relationships and cause stress for the entire family. If your spouse has met with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and is (or is considering) filing a Bankruptcy, the impact on you will depend on the extent of your joint debt.

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How to become a financial “tiger” parent

Happy New Year and we hope you are having a healthy and prosperous start to the Year of the Tiger!

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What will British Columbians’ costs of living look like in 2022?

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a seemingly endless list of one in a generation and once in a lifetime challenges. First came the worst virus in more than a century, followed quickly by mass layoffs and business closures. Now we’re facing a...

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My spouse or partner has debt and I don't — what should we do?

You and your life partner do exactly that — you share a life together; but do you also share the burden of all of your debt too?

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