MNP Debt Blog

We are approaching the end of April and with that, the deadline for filing your 2016 income taxes. It is a safe assumption that some percentage of the 36 million or so Canadians will owe money to the federal government after filing and will either not...

With the steadily increasing record levels of consumer debt amongst Canadians, as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I am surprised by the number of people who contact me without having ever obtained their own credit report.

Could you use a little extra cash in your pocket? Paying off your credit card debt will help.

In today's business environment, many Canadian businesses are having to work twice as hard to keep up with a competitive landscape in a weakened economy. If you really want to stay ahead of the curve and leave the doors open for as much opportunity as...

As Canadians are struggling with a weakened economy and a consistently increasing cost of living, it's no surprise to learn that many are relying on credit in efforts of trying to stay ahead of monthly financial obligations. Taking it one step further,...

Whether you are trying to figure out which credit card is right for you or if you are looking to rebuild your credit, it is important to know your options. Most credit cards have the same basic functions – they offer convenience, when purchasing...

With a weakened Canadian dollar and the cost of oil still on a downturn, more and more Canadians are relying on credit to help carry them from one financial obligation to the next - even with insolvencies on the rise.

Credit cards have seemingly become a staple to today’s consumer. Many credit card companies offer points or rewards systems as an incentive to sign up. Major credit cards are accepted by nearly every retail outlet, restaurant, service provider and...

Managing finances in a romantic partnership can be confusing when partners have different credit ratings.

Using a credit card for everyday purchases has increased substantially in the past decade. The ease of obtaining credit cards plus the benefits credit card issuers provide have stimulated use by many Canadians. In 2013 there were over 80 million credit...