According to legend, Saint Valentine of Rome restored sight to his jailer’s blind daughter on the evening before his execution. The following morning, he wrote her a farewell letter and signed it ‘Your Valentine’ – kicking off a centuries-long tradition of Valentine’s cards.

Unsurprisingly, a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD reveals 45% of Canadians say their financial situation is the worst around the holidays.

According to a recent Ipsos survey commissioned by MNP LTD., a large majority of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents agree there is a lack of financial literacy amongst the public which is fueling the national consumer debt problem.

According to a recent Ipsos survey commissioned by MNP LTD., a large majority of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents agree there is a lack of financial literacy amongst the public which is fueling the national consumer debt problem.

Albertans are feeling worse about their consumer debt and personal finances than other province, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, a quarterly survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD.

Despite the Bank of Canada stating it will keep interest rates stable until next year, 6 in 10 (58%) Albertans say they are more concerned about their ability to repay their debts than they used to be.

According to an Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of MNP LTD., the majority of Albertans feel they can cover next year’s living expenses without incurring more, despite concern about mounting consumer debt in Canada.

As the shopping rush reaches peak intensity before the holidays, a local debt expert is warning Ontarians 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.

As the shopping rush reaches peak intensity before the holidays, a local debt expert is warning Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents 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.

According to a recent Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of MNP LTD., the majority of Atlantic Canadians feel they can cover next year’s living expenses without incurring more, despite concern about mounting consumer debt in Canada.