MNP Debt Blog

Debt is stressful at the best of times. But when it reaches a point where you can no longer pay your bills, it can be downright overwhelming.

High financial expectations coupled with harsh employment realities can leave recent post-secondary graduates feeling a little anxious and overwhelmed. The competitive job market, combined with lower than anticipated income and higher than expected costs...

Thinking about filing for bankruptcy can fill one with fear and uncertainty, it is natural for anyone considering this option to worry about what they will need to give up in order to be debt-free.

First, congratulate yourself! You took the difficult first step of filing for bankruptcy and have earned yourself a fresh start.

The year 2017 was one of many highs and lows, from the surge of bitcoin to iconic retailer Sears shutting its doors. Now it's 2018, a new year, with new resolutions and hopefully, new goals.

If you don't have a job when you file for bankruptcy, it doesn't really make any difference to how your bankruptcy is administered. What does impact a bankruptcy filing is income from any source.

Have you ever requested a copy of your credit report? Many people I know never have and aren't even sure what it is or how to get one.

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.

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.

A client recently came to me distraught and on the verge of tears. She had tried to sell her house, but couldn't close the sale. There was a lien registered against her property which prevented the transaction from moving forward.