As the nation awaits the Bank of Canada’s (BOC) next announcement on interest rates, British Columbians’ debt anxieties are being highlighted by a new Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of MNP Debt.

Most business owners who are incorporated are now aware that if the company does not pay its various sales taxes, employees’ salaries & vacations and the DAS, etc – then as the administrator of the company you are responsible for the said liabilities.

What are some of the differences between a bankrupcy and a proposal. Why would I pick one or the other?

I haven't filed taxes in ten years. Don't even have all the paper work. Owe about $50000 to the government and about $6000 in other debts. Just need to know where to start. Child support is 1305 and currently on unemployement

If you're struggling under the burden of financial difficulties and find it difficult to manage the cost of day-to-day expenses let alone keep on top of your debt obligations, the one thing for sure is that you are not alone.

Debt that you owe and repay to your creditors consists of two parts. The first part is the money you originally borrowed. The other part is the interest (and sometimes fees).

I've been doing insolvency work for a very long time, so I remember when interest rates were much higher than they were today. In fact, I recall back in the 1980s when mortgage interest rates were over 20% in some cases (no, that is not a typo).

The provincial average of total debt in the province of Ontario has nearly tripled. Many consumers are taking advantage of incredibly low interest rates, which can be a dangerous game to play in the event of major life changes such as job losses or illness.

In this tough economic climate, it's difficult to make planning and budgeting for the future a priority. While millennials may still feel like the 'younger' generation, in truth, they are actually beginning to move into management and executive positions as baby boomers begin to phase out of their careers and into retirement.

November 15-21, 2015 is National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) in Canada. Every year, organizations across the country observe this important week and do what they can to help those who may be struggling with addictions, while raising awareness and sharing information as to how family and friends can create support networks.