MNP Debt Blog

Does this sound all too familiar? You started out with the usual plan for most Canadians — get a job, buy a home and save for retirement. As retirement approached, you expected your mortgage would be paid off and you would have a pension or nest egg....

If you’re struggling with debt, you may have missed payments, debts may have gone to a collections agency and your stress levels are through the roof. Maybe you’re concerned about your credit rating and what to do next.

Whether it’s due to a job loss, marital separation or spending beyond your means, debt and interest costs can quickly become unmanageable. If you owe money and are having difficulties paying them back in a timely manner, you can expect lenders to...

Starting a new business is a great adventure. The anticipation for what’s to come motivates you to get up and take on the next challenge each morning.

People often worry meeting with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee means they’ll be forced into Bankruptcy or a Consumer Proposal and not offered any other options.

At MNP, we’re seeing a growing number of people working well-past retirement age simply to afford their monthly debt obligations.

If you are an entrepreneur, sub-contractor or small business owner, tax season is likely one of your most challenging times of year.

Summer conjures thoughts of lazy days at the lake, sunny afternoons in the garden, family barbeques and road trips you wish would never end.

Tax debt can be a scary prospect, particularly if it comes up unexpectedly. However, given the rise of and persistence of recent scams, it is important to confirm that it is, in fact, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that is calling you.

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.