MNP Consumer Debt Index - April 2022 (3 Minute Debt Break)
16/05/2022
MNP Consumer Debt Index
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
The enduring financial impacts of COVID-19 coupled with the pressures of rising interest rates and a higher cost of living are weighing down Canadians’ confidence in their personal finances, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index which...
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06/09/2022
Lifestyle Debt
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
Financial scams have been around for decades. But they seem to have never been as common, insidious and invasive as they are today. It’s easy to assume you’ll never fall for a scam. But we’re all vulnerable, and we can all become victims...
Read More arrow_forwardSigns You Are Financially Healthy (3 Minute Debt Break)
04/07/2022
Lifestyle Debt
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
The average person spends most of their life chasing financial stability. We may not feel like we’re getting ahead, but for many of us that’s ok; as long as we’re not falling behind. What does it mean to be financially healthy, and how...
Read More arrow_forwardHow to rebuild after a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal (3 Minute Debt Break)
19/04/2022
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Consumer Proposal
Debt Solutions
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
After completing a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal, rebuilding your credit can feel nearly as daunting as getting out of debt. But just a few steps every day will get you where you want to go. The following steps will help you focus on your goals, outline...
Read More arrow_forwardFinancial Challenges of Millennials (3 Minute Debt Break)
10/01/2022
Lifestyle Debt
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
Why We Overspend (3 Minute Debt Break)
06/12/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
This time of year we think about festivities and fun with friends and family. And sometimes we do it without thinking about finances. Often finances are something we don’t focus enough on through the entire year because we have acquired bad financial...
Read More arrow_forwardAre You Financially Prepared For the Uncertain Future? (3 Minute Debt Break)
02/05/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
3 Minute Debt Break podcast
It’s always been difficult to plan for future financial challenges. But these days, the unforeseen seems to be a regular occurrence. No one has a crystal ball for global events let alone circumstances that are unpredictable in your personal world....
Read More arrow_forwardNearly Half of Quebecers fear they may never be debt-free; two in five acknowledge needing help but are too embarrassed to seek it
05/03/2025
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Mounting financial pressures are driving Quebecers into a cycle of overwhelming debt, as stigma and confusion prevent many from seeking help. According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, about two in five Quebecers (38%) acknowledge...
Read More arrow_forwardTwo in five Nova Scotians fear they may never be debt-free, acknowledge needing help, but are too embarrassed to seek it out
05/03/2025
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Mounting financial pressures are driving some Atlantic Canadians into a cycle of overwhelming debt as stigma and confusion prevent many from seeking help.
Read More arrow_forwardNearly two in five British Columbians fear they may never be debt-free; acknowledge needing help, but almost half are too embarrassed to seek it
05/03/2025
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, while most British Columbians agree there is no shame in seeking help with debt (74%, -11pts from 2019), a significant gap remains between belief and action.
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