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Saskatchewan and Manitoba feeling the strain of inflation, increased cost of living
10/07/2023
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Amid rising interest rates and a challenging cost of living households, the proportion of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents who report being close to insolvency has crept up since last quarter.
Read More arrow_forwardManitoba and Saskatchewan residents on the economy: More than half say the worst is yet to come
11/04/2023
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Personal finances continue to be a source of stress for Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents; more than half anticipate that the situation will continue to deteriorate, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos. ...
Read More arrow_forwardAlbertans’ concern about ability to pay debt reaches all-time high amidst rising rates and affordability struggles
10/07/2023
Donna Carson
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Amid rising interest rates moving upwards and a challenging cost of living for households, the proportion of Albertans who are concerned about their ability to pay their debts has reached an all-time high.
Read More arrow_forwardCanadians’ concern about debt, ability to pay bills reach all-time high
10/07/2023
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
As interest rates move upwards and the cost of living remains a challenge for households, the proportion of Canadians who report being insolvent has reached an all-time high, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents say they’re already feeling the effects of interest rate increases, a seven-point jump since December
18/04/2022
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are feeling the enduring financial impacts of COVID-19 along with the pressure of increased interest rates and a rising cost of living, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index which is conducted quarterly by...
Read More arrow_forwardSeniors and Debt (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break Podcast)
09/03/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
As you look ahead to the future and retirement, you probably have many goals and dreams you’re looking forward to. But for many seniors, just when they should be relaxing and enjoying the fruits of their labour, many find themselves struggling financially....
Read More arrow_forwardOntarians’ debt concerns spike, amid persistently high interest rates, inflation and affordability struggles, MNP Consumer Debt Index finds
16/01/2023
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Ontarians’ anxiety about their debt situation is building amid rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and heightened affordability concerns.
Read More arrow_forwardHow to Calculate and Manage Your Debt (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break Podcast)
28/04/2021
Debt Solutions
No matter the size of your debt there are basically only two ways to deal with it; calculating it and managing it down. Listen for tips on how to do both and help avoid the never ending feeling of debt!
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of Quebecers are concerned about ability to pay their debts as interest rates rise, jumping six points since December
18/04/2022
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Enduring financial impacts of COVID-19, coupled with the pressures of rising interest rates and increases in the cost of living are weighing down Quebecers’ confidence in their personal finances, according to the MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is conducted...
Read More arrow_forwardRecord Debt Lack Of Savings A Dangerous Mix For Bc Households
22/08/2017
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to a recent poll, a combination of high debt and low savings means BC residents would turn to debt if caught off guard by a financial emergency.
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