Personal finances continue to be a source of stress for Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents; more than half anticipate that the situation will continue to deteriorate, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos.

Albertans’ anxiety about their debt situation is building amid rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and heightened affordability concerns.

This time of year we think about festivities and fun with friends and family. And sometimes we do it without thinking about finances. Often finances are something we don’t focus enough on through the entire year because we have acquired bad financial habits. They’re easy to fall into and can cause all sorts of personal and financial difficulties.

Personal finances continue to be a major source of stress for Quebecers, and many anticipate that the situation will continue to deteriorate, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos.

Amid heightened affordability concerns, the proportion of Atlantic Canadians that are worried about making debt payments jumped nine points compared to last quarter.

Amid heightened affordability concerns, the proportion of Atlantic Canadians that are worried about making debt payments jumped nine points compared to last quarter.

As interest rates move upwards and the cost of living remains a challenge for households, the proportion of Canadians who report being insolvent has reached an all-time high, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.

Amid heightened affordability concerns, the proportion of Atlantic Canadians that are worried about making debt payments jumped nine points compared to last quarter.