As another Bank of Canada interest rate announcement looms, a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds seven in 10 Atlantic Canadians (71%) are concerned about the impact of rising interest rates on their financial situation.

Currently, household debt levels, inflation, and key interest rates in Canada are among the highest in the world. Personal finances have become a hot topic as individuals and families cope with the effects of an economic downturn.

As government attempts to cool the heating economy, you may need to take precautionary measures to save your financial health.

Saskatchewan is seeing a hike in the number of residents filing for insolvency. With the steady rise in inflation figures and aggressive increase in interest rates in the country, Saskatchewan households are feeling the pinch.

Filing for Bankruptcy is very emotional — and can be stressful — but what I can tell you is that a Licensed Insolvency Trustee can help!

Every young Canadian needs the basic financial management skill to invest in their career, build a nest-egg for retirement and enjoy their lives free of unmanageable debt.

The CRA has called to inform you of a balance you owe. What’s your next line of action?

With the holiday season fast approaching, now is a good time for a finance refresher to avoid over-spending in December.

As another Bank of Canada interest rate announcement looms, a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds six in 10 Canadians (59%,+1pt) are concerned about the impact of rising interest rates on their financial situation — inching up from last quarter to reach the highest point since tracking began in 2017.

Perhaps the very first financial lesson many of us remember learning as children is the difference between needs and wants.