MNP Debt Blog

Canadian consumer debt is at an all time high, with more than half of our assets' tied up in real estate.

As always, every situation is different and whether or not you are carrying too much debt depends on a number of variables in your individual circumstance. What may be too much of a financial burden for you, may be completely manageable for someone else....

Spend too much during stampede? No room for your annual vacation? Here are some Calgary debt consolidation options and spending tips.

Sometimes it seems that financial duress can sneak up on you. There are however, certain warning signs that may indicate you are in financial trouble, such as...

With summer just around the corner, love is on the mind of many Canadian couples. But it can be hard to think about love when money troubles get in the way. Unfortunately, according to an online survey conducted on behalf of MNP Ltd., one in four (27%)...

Struggling with rising debt? MNP Bankruptcy Trustee Dean Prentice discusses increased debt loads and how consumers can manage them in our latest blog.

It's important to start teaching your children about the limitations of money at an early age.

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year again. Income tax time. Hopefully you were able to budget for your instalments last year in the correct amount, or your employer took the right amount of taxes from your pay. But what if we miscalculated?...

In today’s ever changing market, the possibility of job loss for many individuals is a fact of life. It’s important to plan for unfortunate events and to know how to handle it if it does happen.

LETHBRIDGE - While many Canadians may be tempted to borrow more after the Bank of Canada’s recent cut to interest rates, local Personal Bankruptcy Trustees are strongly advising people not to.