Rising cost of living forces Prince Edward Islanders to make tough sacrifices: Three in 10 are eating less to save, sharing expenses from housing to carpooling, childcare and groceries

According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (32%) of Atlantic Canadians report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with others.

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Rising cost of living forces Quebecers to make tough sacrifices: One in five are eating less to save; nearly a third are sharing expenses from housing to carpooling, childcare, and groceries

According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (30%) of Quebecers say they’ve turned to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare.

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Rising cost of living forces Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents to make tough sacrifices

According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, a quarter (26%) of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with others.

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Low interest rates and rising costs leading many Canadians down ever-riskier path to borrow more

Six in 10 (58%) are at least somewhat likely to borrow more before the end of this year, including nearly four in 10 (37%) who say they’re inclined to use a credit card that already carries a balance.

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What is impulse spending and why is it so hard to avoid?

Everyone, except perhaps the most frugal among us, makes purchases from time to time which they hadn’t anticipated or planned for.

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Spring cleaning your finances? Here are five ways to go about it

It’s spring season! And as we open up to warmer temperatures and a season of bloom, your finances can also experience a positive shift that will lead you to achieve your financial goals. How can you spring-clean your finances? Review your budget, spending, and goals? You need professional help

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father gesturing and talking with teenager son in park

Money wasn’t something my dad talked about very much when I was growing up. However, he did have a couple of expressions he would share repeatedly over the years.

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My spouse or partner has debt and I don't — what should we do?

You and your life partner do exactly that — you share a life together; but do you also share the burden of all of your debt too?

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