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Younger People and Debt (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
10/09/2020
Lifestyle Debt
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...
Read More arrow_forwardDebt and Divorce (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
08/12/2020
Lifestyle Debt
Financial issues are a leading contributor to divorce. If money was an issue during the marriage, it can be difficult to get both parties on the same page when it comes to settling debts that amassed during the marriage.
Read More arrow_forwardDoes your child want it all, all the time?
22/12/2020
Leah Drewcock
Lifestyle Debt
As wonderful as children are, sometimes it’s tough to shop with a little one who wants everything.
Read More arrow_forwardMarketing traps are everywhere. Here’s how you can avoid falling for the gimmicks.
22/12/2020
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Nobody wants to believe they’re the kind of person who falls for marketing gimmicks — those pushy, transparent, often campy tactics clearly designed to part you with your money.
Read More arrow_forwardAmid relief measures, Newfoundlanders more optimistic about debt
20/07/2020
Greg Gosse
Lifestyle Debt
MNP Consumer Debt Index
COVID-19
While the financial picture for many Atlantic Canadian households looked bleak last quarter, many have stayed afloat thanks to the current raft of pandemic-related support programs.
Read More arrow_forwardOptimism about debt and personal finances jumps in Quebec
20/07/2020
Frederic Lachance
Lifestyle Debt
MNP Consumer Debt Index
COVID-19
While the financial picture for many Quebec households looked bleak last quarter, many have stayed afloat thanks to the current raft of pandemic-related support programs.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat you should know about your first credit card
28/07/2020
Karen Johnson
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Are you thinking of applying for your first credit card? Or perhaps, you now have your first credit card. Here is what you need to know about your first credit card.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are my debt consolidation options?
30/06/2020
Linda Paul
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Consumer Proposal
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Consolidation is one of the options you may choose to investigate if your debt payments have become overwhelming.
Read More arrow_forwardFinancial Scams
06/07/2020
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Consumer Proposal
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Financial scams have been around for decades. But they have never been as common, insidious and invasive as they are today.
Read More arrow_forwardCRA Super Priority and the Mortgage Lender
28/09/2020
Jeane Herman
Lifestyle Debt
When looking at lending to a self-employed individual, it is no longer enough to see a copy of their tax returns or notices of assessment.
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