MNP Debt Blog
New Brunswick residents feeling flush and ready to spend as concern about debt and personal finances eases post-pandemic
19/07/2021
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The MNP Consumer Debt Index finds a third (32%) say they plan to spend more than normal on things such as travel, dining, and entertainment as they re-engage with the economy.
Read More arrow_forwardThree in five Quebecers concerned interest rates may not fall quickly enough to provide the financial relief they need — more than any other province
22/07/2024
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Quebecers are feeling more pessimistic about their personal finances this quarter, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardLow interest rates and rising costs leading many Quebecers down an ever-riskier path to borrow more
04/10/2021
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Six in 10 Quebecers likely to pile on more consumer debt before the end of the year, including one in five who will use buy now, pay later options.
Read More arrow_forwardMNP Consumer Debt Index drops six points, reflecting Canadians’ worsening debt outlook despite recent interest rate cut
22/07/2024
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The MNP Consumer Debt Index has dropped to 85 points, down six points from the previous quarter.
Read More arrow_forwardRising interest rates and inflation forcing Quebecers to make tough budget decisions to make ends meet
11/07/2022
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Quebecers are becoming acutely aware of how interest rates and the cost of necessities impact their household budgets, as both continue on a months-long upward trajectory.
Read More arrow_forwardTwo-thirds of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves — more than any other province
22/07/2024
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents are feeling more pessimistic about their personal finances this quarter, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardSignificantly more Albertans are close to insolvency this quarter — and many are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of Nova Scotians say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves
22/07/2024
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Atlantic Canadians are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of New Brunswickers say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves
22/07/2024
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Atlantic Canadians are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of Newfoundland and Labradorians say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves
22/07/2024
Karen Aylward
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Atlantic Canadians are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
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