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Tips for handling inflation to keep a balanced budget
30/08/2022
John Athanasiou
Debt Solutions
Inflation is the measure of the rising price of certain goods and services. Statistics Canada measures it from month to month, based on a basket of goods that represents what a typical consumer would normally purchase.
Read More arrow_forwardPlanning for Post Secondary (3 Minute Debt Break)
02/08/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Post-secondary education costs money. Depending on the program, sometimes a lot of it. But there are steps every student can take to prepare for these costs and minimize the future financial impacts of pursuing a higher education.
Read More arrow_forwardImpacts of rising interest rates on unsecured debt and financial health
05/08/2022
David Palmateer
Debt Solutions
The Bank of Canada (BoC) increased its policy interest rate by a full percentage point on July 13, 2022. It was the fourth increase to the overnight rate this year and the largest since 1998.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat’s the difference between Bankruptcy and insolvency? Here’s what you need to know.
04/08/2022
Frederic Lachance
Bankruptcy
Consumer Proposal
Being insolvent can result in declaring Bankruptcy. However, insolvency does not necessarily lead to Bankruptcy. Depending on your situation, there may be other ways of dealing with your debt.
Read More arrow_forwardWhen Does a Full Payout Proposal Make Sense?
10/08/2022
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
Debt Solutions
When you take on debt, the ideal scenario is always to pay it off in full, one way or another. Sometimes that goal becomes out of reach, which is why alternatives like bankruptcy and consumer proposals exist.
Read More arrow_forwardSummer Fun List: How to Enjoy Vancouver on a Budget
09/08/2022
Linda Paul
Lifestyle Debt
Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do in the Lower Mainland for little or no money. If you need a break from the doom and gloom, check out our list for having some fun on a dime!
Read More arrow_forwardWhat happens after I file for a Consumer Proposal?
28/07/2022
Pierre Madore
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
What happens after you file the paperwork and your Consumer Proposal goes into place? And, more importantly, how can this process help you go from overwhelmed by debt to mastering the art of credit management?
Read More arrow_forwardStigma of Debt: Your Questions Answered
26/07/2022
Wesley Cowan, John Athanasiou, Tara Silliker, Donna Carson
Debt Solutions
To answer your questions about the stigma of debt, and to learn about the options available to you, tune into our Stigma of Debt VLOG series below with MNP's Licensed Insolvency Trustees.
Read More arrow_forwardRising interest rates and inflation forcing BC to make tough budget decisions to make ends meet
11/07/2022
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
British Columbians are becoming acutely aware of how interest rates and inflation impact their household budgets as both continue on their months-long upward trajectory.
Read More arrow_forwardThe impact of consolidating your debt
06/07/2022
Tanya Reynolds
Debt Solutions
If you’re like most Canadians, then you most likely have debt from multiple sources. These could be some combination of auto loans, credit cards, student debt, lines of credit, installment plans on retail purchases via “buy now pay later”,...
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