MNP Debt Blog

Each quarter, we partner with Ipsos to survey more than 2,000 Canadians, gauging their thoughts, feelings, concerns and opinions about debt.

You’re a good, honest person. You know you should pay your debts. You want to pay your debts. But you can’t.

Nobody enjoys being delinquent on their bills. But unfortunately, it’s not always possible to make ends meet.

Which word is more cringeworthy to you, budget or diet? Sadly, for many of us, we view those words with the same disdain.

It may not buy happiness, but there are few situations more stressful than not having money when you need it.

Every parent knows just how busy – dare I say hectic – family life can be.

A new year is supposed to mean a fresh start. However, for Canadians in financial trouble, their stress and anxiety remain.

Debt, like most problems, usually has more than one solution. And while this may seem like a good thing, it can make it harder to find the solution that's best for you.

This statement bothers me every time I hear it! To say that a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) works for one party suggests that he or she works against someone else.

There are many barriers that prevent people from getting help, but fear of the unknown is certainly the most common. Despite its effectiveness, bankruptcy continues to be mired in stigma and misinformation.