MNP Debt Blog

Surviving an income reduction can be extremely difficult, particularly if it results from an unexpected event such as layoff, termination or reduced hours of employment.

We’ve all been there – we swipe our credit card or sign on the dotted line to complete a long-coveted (or impulse) purchase only to realize a minute, a day or a week later that we’ve made a mistake.

Many people dream of owning a home. But with consumer debt in Canada at an all-time high, a significant number may worry that goal is out of reach.

As Canadians settle down to embrace summer fun, what many are really doing is creating a winter of financial pain if they do not make the right choices over the coming months.

Financial troubles rarely pop out of nowhere. If you look carefully, you’ll often see warning signs of danger ahead.

At some point, everyone has succumbed to the impulse to buy a new gadget, a new pair of shoes or some other spur of the moment gift for themselves.

As wonderful as children are, sometimes it’s tough to shop with a little one who wants everything.

Financial scams have been around for decades. But they have never been as common, insidious and invasive as they are today.

Earth Day is a time to reflect on our everyday choices and how they can impact the environment.

If you ever asked yourself “How Do I Build An Emergency Fund”, you’re already on your way to better financial health. Recognizing unexpected costs happen is a good first step. The next step is to plan to have the systems and resources...