MNP Debt Blog

We have seen countless news reports, tweets, blogs that tell us that Canadians have more debt than ever.

The number of consumer insolvencies per thousand residents in Halifax, aged 18 years or above, decreased to 6.1 in 2017 and then again to 5.8 in 2018.

The number of consumer insolvencies per thousand residents in the Cariboo region, aged 18 years or above, decreased to 3.7 in 2017 and then again to 3.3 in 2018.

The number of consumer insolvencies per thousand residents in Montréal, aged 18 years or above, decreased to 4.9 in 2018, continuing the downward trend since 2016.

Which word is more cringeworthy to you, budget or diet? Sadly, for many of us, we view those words with the same disdain.

Nobody enjoys being delinquent on their bills. But unfortunately, it’s not always possible to make ends meet.

According to a recent Ipsos poll conducted by MNP LTD., Albertans’ pocketbooks are continuing to get lighter as a result of recent interest rate increases.

Underscoring Albertans' financial vulnerabilities when it comes to debt, the latest official figures from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) continue to reinforce the mounting strain on many households in the province. The number of...

For people with minor or even moderate debt, the combination of a structured financial plan and a few temporary sacrifices can go a long way toward eliminating their burden.

At some point, everyone has succumbed to the impulse to buy a new gadget, a new pair of shoes or some other spur of the moment gift for themselves.