MNP Debt Blog

Financial issues are a leading contributor to divorce. If money was an issue during the marriage, it can be difficult to get both parties on the same page when it comes to settling debts that amassed during the marriage.

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

Nobody wants to believe they’re the kind of person who falls for marketing gimmicks — those pushy, transparent, often campy tactics clearly designed to part you with your money.

Financial jargon can be murky at the best of times. Downright frustrating when you’re sinking in the depths of unmanageable debt.

Beginning around the holiday season every year, many people wonder whether they should take the leap and seek professional help with their debt.

A 2004 media report famously declared the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year: The technicolour sheen of the holiday season has worn off.

Debt during retirement is incredibly stressful, especially if you’re caring for an ailing spouse or dealing with health issues of your own.

Purchasing decisions used to be easy for most households. Until the early 1950s, people mostly bought what they needed and paid for their purchases with cash. Wants were few and luxury items for the most part beyond reach. Fast-forward 70 years and it’s...

Bad financial habits are easy to fall into and impact wealthy households, low income individuals, the highly educated and uneducated alike. They can cause all sorts of personal and financial difficulties — but it’s often not until they’ve...

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....