MNP Debt Blog

For a family struggling financially, this can be a difficult time of year as these expenses accumulate rapidly and the family often feels obliged to incur these expenses as a matter of meeting societal expectation.

Buy Nothing Day: It’s been described as a movement, a means for people to reclaim control over rampant consumerism, an exercise in financial discipline, a protest.

5 helpful tips for managing your holiday spending

Making a major purchase can be exciting or necessary, but it is also an expenditure that can get you in financial trouble, particularly if you don’t properly plan for the purchase.

If you were to make a list of things you enjoy doing in your free time, it’s safe to assume budgeting likely wouldn’t rank in your top 10.

The youth of today face a wide range of financial challenges that were mostly unheard of just a generation ago. The cost of rent, real estate, post secondary tuition and consumer products are all largely outpacing inflation. The thought of purchasing...

The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry! But the pressure to celebrate the season can easily send your finances into the red for months. The desire to do the holidays in a big way could see your spending get carried away! There are plenty...

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A mortgage rate lock helps you to reduce your overall debt if you know how to take advantage of it. Here’s what you can do.

The holiday season is a time to make memories with your loved ones, but your finances may limit you from going all out. Here are ideas for enjoying the season on a tight budget.