New research conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD. finds six in 10 (63%) Ontarians feel the current low-interest environment is a good time to buy things they otherwise might not be able to afford.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index finds four in 10 (42%) Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are not confident they can cover their living expenses for the next year without going further into debt, a one-point drop from September.

Beginning around the holiday season every year, many people wonder whether they should take the leap and seek professional help with their debt.

The quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is now in its fifteenth wave, finds nearly half (45%) of Quebecers are not confident they can cover their living expenses for the next year without going further into debt — a 12-point increase from September.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index has dropped to 89 points, the lowest point since it was introduced in June 2017.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index found more than half (52%) of British Columbians regret the amount of debt they have taken on, a five-point jump since September and the largest proportion compared to the other provinces.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is conducted quarterly by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, finds nearly half (47%) of Atlantic Canadians are not confident they can cover their living expenses for the next year without going further into debt.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is conducted quarterly by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, finds nearly half (47%) of Atlantic Canadians are not confident they can cover their living expenses for the next year without going further into debt.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is conducted quarterly by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, finds nearly half (47%) of Atlantic Canadians are not confident they can cover their living expenses for the next year without going further into debt.

Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index finds four in 10 Albertans are not confident they can cover their living expenses this year without going further into debt.