As the shopping rush reaches peak intensity before the holidays, a local debt expert is warning British Columbians to avoid taking on more debt or payday loans, as they try to cope with the pressures of last minute gifts and Christmas grocery shopping.

While a recent Ipsos poll conducted by MNP LTD. has found Canadians are increasingly optimistic about their debt situations – that sentiment seems to have bypassed Alberta.

Almost everyone looks forward to retiring some day.

The money relationship is often a turbulent one. When things are going well, money represents opportunity, freedom and comfort. When they’re not, it’s a massive source of stress, worry and frustration.

As humans, we’re pretty good at ignoring problems we can’t or don’t want to deal with, hoping they’ll eventually go away.

Atlantic Canadians who find themselves in serious financial trouble could be digging themselves into a deeper hole by not seeking out help when they need it. A new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, shows almost half of Atlantic Canadians (47%) say they would be embarrassed to get help if their financial situation was bad enough to consider Bankruptcy. More than a quarter (28%) of survey respondents say the stigma surrounding Bankruptcy...

As a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I meet a lot of people who are struggling with debt. And though their stories are all different, their experiences of searching for help often share a lot in common.

Thinking back to my childhood, I can still remember the terror I felt every time Halloween approached.

According to a recent Ipsos poll conducted by MNP LTD., British Columbians’ pocketbooks are continuing to get lighter as a result of recent interest rate increases.

If you’re feeling trapped by debt and worry you’ve run out of options, it is often helpful to seek sound advice and effective solutions from a qualified professional to get your finances back on track.