MNP Debt Blog

Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcies are government legislated insolvency options that can provide relief from serious debt problems. Both solutions can only be administered by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. In addition, both solutions provide a legal...

It is a common misconception that if one partner in a marriage files Bankruptcy, the other needs to as well. However, this isn’t always the case: there is no law that says both parties must file Bankruptcy. But it is a timely opportunity to review...

MNP’s Vicky Samuels recently spoke with Discover Airdrie about the increase in bankruptcies throughout Alberta as household incomes continue to waiver across the board.

The debt load is now overwhelming. This is not where you thought you would ever find yourself. After trying everything you can think of to manage it, you see no light at the end of the tunnel and you know it’s time to consult with a Licensed Insolvency...

Bankruptcy is a process that allows a debtor to get a fresh financial start. When you file for bankruptcy, you surrender your assets to your bankruptcy trustee. The trustee then turns those assets into cash, and distributes the money to your creditors....

Filing for bankruptcy can be daunting. Many people fear they will lose absolutely everything. The good news is, that’s not the case. When you file for bankruptcy, some of your assets are protected from being seized by the creditors.

When most people think of the term surplus income they think of the amount that they have available to spend after deducting their discretionary (i.e. entertainment, etc.) and non-discretionary (i.e. child support, etc.) expenses.

If you're like most Canadians today, you might find you're struggling to keep up with the day-to-day cost of living. With a weakened economy and unemployment on the rise, many people across the country have found themselves relying on debt to make it...

The insolvency statistics for March have just been released and they are consistent with the trends for the previous few months. Generally filings are flat across the country except for those provinces affected by the decline in oil prices. Total filings...

Consumer proposals and bankruptcies are both government legislated options which can provide you with relief from significant debt problems.