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As another Bank of Canada interest rate announcement looms, a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds seven in 10 Atlantic Canadians (71%) are concerned about the impact of rising interest rates on their financial situation.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are the signs of good (and poor) financial health? (3 Minute Debt Break)
03/04/2024
Lifestyle Debt
Keeping in the green on St. Patrick’s Day
07/03/2024
Marianne Steele-MacSween
Lifestyle Debt
Today it’s all about Keeping in the Green in honour of the lucky holiday, St. Patrick’s Day!
Read More arrow_forwardWhat’s different about Blue Monday 2021?
18/01/2021
John Haralovich
Lifestyle 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.
Read More arrow_forwardPost retirement debt is rising in Canada. But it doesn’t have to be the end of the road.
26/01/2021
Dean Prentice, Renee Hubert
Lifestyle Debt
Debt during retirement is incredibly stressful, especially if you’re caring for an ailing spouse or dealing with health issues of your own.
Read More arrow_forward4 Mental Shifts for Better Money Management (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break Podcast)
06/05/2021
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Nobody sets out to have their lives turned upside down, get into debt or deal with the unimaginable stress it causes. But that doesn’t mean most of these situations aren’t preventable. Here are four critical mental shifts which can help turn...
Read More arrow_forwardDon’t be an ostrich: How to face your tax debt once and for all
17/05/2021
Wesley Cowan
Lifestyle Debt
I have a unique perspective on income tax debt among my peers, owing largely to my six years at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) prior to becoming a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT). The experience has helped me understand common strategies and behaviors...
Read More arrow_forwardFour pitfalls to avoid for a debt free summer
14/05/2021
Nicole Polak
Lifestyle Debt
Four pitfalls to avoid so your summer fun doesn’t end with the chill of a large bill you can’t afford.
Read More arrow_forwardWhen debt should and shouldn’t be your next DIY project
12/05/2021
Tanya Reynolds
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
There are numerous reasons why some people choose to take on a project themselves rather then engage another person or company. These can range from an interest in learning a new skill, to a passion for doing the work themselves, pride and shame of asking...
Read More arrow_forwardHow to get on the same financial page and avoid debt in your relationship
03/05/2021
Melanie Fuller
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt