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Consumer Debt Index highlights impact of affordability crisis: More New Brunswickers say necessities such as food, housing and transportation are less affordable
03/10/2022
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The impact of this year’s persistent inflation and consecutive interest rate hikes is becoming clear as Atlantic Canadians’ concerns about the effect on their wallets skyrocket.
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Consumer Debt Index highlights impact of affordability crisis: More Newfoundlanders say necessities such as food, housing and transportation are less affordable
03/10/2022
Greg Gosse
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The impact of this year’s persistent inflation and consecutive interest rate hikes is becoming clear as Atlantic Canadians’ concerns about the effect on their wallets skyrocket.
Consumer Debt Index highlights impact of affordability crisis: More Prince Edward Islanders say necessities such as food, housing and transportation are less affordable
03/10/2022
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The impact of this year’s persistent inflation and consecutive interest rate hikes is becoming clear as Atlantic Canadians’ concerns about the effect on their wallets skyrocket.
Consumer Proposals vs. Bankruptcy (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
20/10/2020
Consumer Proposal
Bankruptcy
This is another edition of the MNP 3 Minute Debt Break podcast. In this installment, we discuss the differences between Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcies.
Debt Consolidation Options (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
06/10/2020
Debt Solutions
Bankruptcy
Consumer Proposal
If your debt payments have become overwhelming, Consolidation can be the answer. There are numerous ways to consolidate your debt, but generally it involves lumping most or all your balances together into a single affordable payment. Here are just a few Consolidation options that come with their own benefits and also some potential risks.
MNP Consumer Debt Index - November 2020 (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
02/11/2020
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Your Best Option (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
24/09/2020
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
If you’re struggling to maintain minimum monthly debt payments or don’t see yourself ever getting out of debt on your own, you may consider filing a Bankruptcy. It is one option… but it’s not the FIRST option a Licensed Insolvency Trustee or LIT will recommend. Nor is it always the best option for dealing with your debt.
Tips for Managing Debt (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break Podcast)
06/01/2021
Debt Solutions
COVID-19
The ongoing uncertainty and instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have many people concerned about their financial circumstances. But managing debt is something you should always be thinking about no matter what is happening around you in the world and even after the pandemic subsides.
Younger People and Debt (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
10/09/2020
Lifestyle Debt
The youth of today face a wide range of financial challenges that were mostly unheard of just a generation ago. The cost of rent, real estate, post secondary tuition and consumer products are all largely outpacing inflation. The thought of purchasing a home, paying off student loans or saving enough to retire comfortably seems increasingly out of reach.
