MNP Debt Blog

Many people dream of owning a home. But with consumer debt in Canada at an all-time high, a significant number may worry that goal is out of reach.

The goal of living debt free is certainly an admirable one and something we support wholeheartedly.

Rich, poor or somewhere in between, financial wellbeing is an integral part of everyone’s mental health.

A debt consolidation loan is a single loan – generally obtained from a financial institution such as a chartered bank or credit union – that allows you to repay debts to multiple (and ideally all) creditors at once.

Each quarter, we partner with Ipsos to survey more than 2,000 Canadians, gauging their thoughts, feelings, concerns and opinions about debt.

You’re a good, honest person. You know you should pay your debts. You want to pay your debts. But you can’t.

Nobody enjoys being delinquent on their bills. But unfortunately, it’s not always possible to make ends meet.

Which word is more cringeworthy to you, budget or diet? Sadly, for many of us, we view those words with the same disdain.

It may not buy happiness, but there are few situations more stressful than not having money when you need it.

Every parent knows just how busy – dare I say hectic – family life can be.