MNP Debt Blog
Nearly half of Canadians doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going into further debt, highest level in three years
19/07/2021
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, finds almost half of households (45%, +6) are not confident they’ll be able to cover all living and family expenses in the next 12 months without taking on more debt.
Read More arrow_forwardRising interest rates and inflation forcing Canadians to make tough budget decisions to make ends meet
11/07/2022
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Canadians are becoming acutely aware of how interest rates and the cost of necessities impact their household budgets, as both measures continue on a months-long upward trajectory.
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Canadians to make tough sacrifices: Three in 10 are eating less to save, sharing expenses from housing to carpooling, childcare and groceries
16/10/2024
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (30%) of Canadians say they have turned to bill-splitting strategies — such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions, and childcare.
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces British Columbians to make tough sacrifices: more than one-third are eating less to save money
16/10/2024
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, British Columbians are more likely than any other province (38%) to report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and...
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Ontarians to make tough sacrifices
16/10/2024
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, a quarter (26%) of Ontarians have turned to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with others.
Read More arrow_forwardAccording to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, a quarter (26%) of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare,...
Read More arrow_forwardAccording to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, more than a third (37%) of Albertans report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with others....
Read More arrow_forwardReport: Six in 10 Canadians are concerned about the impact of interest rates on their financial situation, reaching the highest level on record
24/10/2022
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
As another Bank of Canada interest rate announcement looms, a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds six in 10 Canadians (59%,+1pt) are concerned about the impact of rising interest rates on their financial situation — inching...
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Nova Scotians to make tough sacrifices: Three in 10 are eating less to save, sharing expenses from housing to carpooling, childcare and groceries
16/10/2024
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (32%) of Atlantic Canadians report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with...
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces New Brunswickers to make tough sacrifices
16/10/2024
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (32%) of Atlantic Canadians report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with...
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