MNP Debt Blog

The festive season should be a wonderful, joyful, and relaxing time of year. However, the weeks and days leading up to the holidays are often stressful and overwhelming. This is due, in no small part, to the self-imposed pressure to stretch budgets beyond...

Home ownership is a dream for many Canadians; most of whom will require a mortgage to make the purchase possible. A mortgage is a type of secured, typically long-term, and comparatively low-interest loan

With the Canadian economy verging on financial crisis, it's no surprise to learn thousands of Canadian households are struggling to keep up with the cost of living, on top of trying to stretch income from one debt payment to the next. In efforts of holding...

It's that time of year again. The days are shorter, the weather is brisk and the winter blues are setting in. As we brave another Canadian winter, it can be tempting to book the next ticket out of here with just a click of a button and a credit card....

It’s that time of year again. It’s cold, and dark and wintertime. Nothing saws ‘reward me’ like a little shopping and getting yourself that special something to perk up your day.

As we head into the holidays, it's all too easy to watch the spending add up. Between holiday parties, decorations, groceries and gifts - the dollars leaving your account (or worse, going onto credit) can become overwhelming.

​​​With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I am reminded of some of life’s lessons my mother taught me about spending and shopping.

Congratulations! You’ve found your perfect home and qualified for a mortgage. The big work is done now. Or is it?