A new poll by Ipsos carried out on behalf of MNP LTD has found one in three (34%) Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are still experiencing disruption to either their own work situation or that of someone else in their household in the form of lay-offs, reduced pay, or fewer working hours.

The holidays often have a snowball effect: First is the struggle of deciding who to buy for, what to buy and how you’re going to afford it all. Then comes the stress of shopping itself. Finally, there’s the planning for how to deal with the all-too predictable 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.

Debt can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to keep track of everything. Especially as our lives get busier and we have more distractions grabbing at our attention.

The global crisis surrounding COVID-19 has delivered an unprecedented financial shock to Albertans at a time when personal finances are already a source of stress for many.

Few things strike fear in a person’s heart like tax debt. There’s a long-held belief that you can’t fight the government, so most people resign to not even bother.

While social distancing is the right thing to do to defeat COVID-19, we realize these are difficult times. If you have been impacted by the pandemic and have questions about dealing with your debts, we are here to help. Our team is listening and will provide the support and advice you need.

Today’s youth face wide range of financial challenges that were largely unheard of a generation ago. Why are relatively young people facing such high debt loads and shaky financial futures so early in life? Let’s look at some obvious and not so obvious factors that may be contributing along with some tips to help the young people in your life prepare for a lifetime of financial wellbeing.

The global crisis surrounding COVID-19 has delivered an unprecedented financial shock to Quebec residents at a time when personal finances are already a source of stress for many.

The global crisis surrounding COVID-19 has delivered an unprecedented financial shock to Canadians at a time when personal finances were are already a source of stress for many.