MNP Debt Blog

If you’re struggling with rising debt, at some point you may have thought about filing for bankruptcy. Before you do, here are five key questions you should ask yourself.

Debt is often caused by life circumstances such as a job loss or a divorce, or simply by spending beyond your means.

Growing up in a day and age of plastic credit cards can make the concept of money even harder to grasp for a child in today’s world.

Wondering if you’re debt load is putting you in a precarious situation? Let’s take a look at the numbers.

As Canadians are struggling with a weakened economy and a consistently increasing cost of living, it's no surprise to learn that many are relying on credit in efforts of trying to stay ahead of monthly financial obligations. Taking it one step further,...

Given today’s economic situation, it’s no surprise to learn thousands of Canadian households are struggling and relying on credit to carry them through in a financial pinch. While credit can be an incredible tool, credit reliance can quickly...

While some of those challenges may seem far in the distance, they will be on your doorstep sooner than you think.

It can be extremely daunting and frustrating when you are trying to pay down debt. Especially as you watch your balance decrease when a payment is made, only to see it go up again with interest charges, service fees, loan insurance premiums or even as...

Top search engine Google, has just taken a landmark stance against payday loans lenders, who offer short term loans at extremely high interest rates – often putting consumers at great risk for unmanageable debt as they struggle to pay off loans and interest,...

As the spike in insolvencies continues to rise in communities like Lethbridge throughout the province, now is as good as time as ever to talk about the value of a budget.