Given all the challenges Canadians have been through so far this year, it’s safe to say everyone deserves an escape. Vacations can be a great way to escape from everyday responsibilities and reconnect with family and friends.

This is another edition of the MNP 3 Minute Debt Break podcast. In this installment, we discuss the differences between Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcies.

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you streamline your budget, cut back on discretionary spending, and avoid impulse purchases — you just can’t seem to get ahead? The issue may not be your budget.

You likely know what Bankruptcy is and what it can do for people suffering with unmanageable debt. But you may not understand how it works or what’s required of you. Maybe you feel intimidated by the legal jargon, concerns about losing everything you own, or the long-term impacts on your credit.

Personal finance can seem like an endless stream of jargon, best practices, and often contradictory advice about what you should do with your hard-earned income.

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index points to debt trouble in Alberta, particularly as payment deferrals and government emergency aid programs change or wind down.

There’s ample evidence showing post-secondary education can support higher income potential and lifestyle goals that otherwise may not be achievable.

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index points to debt trouble in British Columbia, particularly as payment deferrals and government emergency aid programs change or wind down.

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index points to debt trouble in the two provinces, particularly as payment deferrals and government emergency aid programs change or wind down.

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index points to debt trouble in Quebec as payment deferrals and government emergency aid programs wind down or change.