MNP Debt Blog

Debt by itself can be a scary thing. Coupled with divorce, it can seem over whelming. Financial issues are a leading contributor to marital breakdown, and it can often be difficult to be on the same page when it comes to settling loans, credit cards and...

The MNP Consumer Debt Index for January 2023 is in… and the Index has plunged 15 points from last quarter and is now at an all-time low. The unprecedented quarterly decline underscores the anxiety Canadians feel about their debt situation amid...

Parents and educators have a responsibility to ensure our young people understand the consequences of overspending and develop the life skills to budget. But it may be a difficult conversation to have, especially if you are struggling with debts of your...

The new year has just started, and you can still regain control of your finances if you plan your income and expenses using a budget.

Since it’s impossible to predict or prevent most medical conditions or emergencies, the best way to handle them is by planning and preparing for them.

I was just a few years out of high school and still lived at home with my parents when I started working as an accounting and finance student at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms.

Today , many Canadian businesses have to work twice as hard to keep up with a competitive landscape in a weakened economy. If you really want to stay ahead of the curve and leave the doors open for as much opportunity as possible, it's crucial to be...

Starting a new business is a great adventure. And since you’re running the show, it’s on you to make multiple decisions every day, especially the challenging financial ones. When you’re first starting out, money decisions can have huge...

When you are considering your retirement goals, remember that having a plan to deal with your debt is just as important as planning for your retirement income. Planning your retirement income is something we are trained to do from a very early age. Planning...

British Columbians have been through a lot in 2020 and 2021. The impacts of COVID-19 arrived suddenly and have been difficult to forecast. Some B.C. households have faced more challenges than others, but nearly everyone has experienced setbacks to some...