MNP Debt Blog

With a continually increasing cost of living, it’s not always easy to convince yourself to part with the few extra dollars you do have on hand, in order to pay off looming debt. In the long run however, reducing (or even eliminating) your debt load –...

As the price of living continues to increase across the country, along with an inflated housing market, many Canadians find themselves relying on credit to carry them through major events, expenses and sometimes even day-to-day costs. While credit can...

Sometimes a financial institution or other form of lender will not grant credit to an individual or company (the “borrower”) unless someone else provides a guarantee. This can be potentially dangerous because if the borrower defaults on the loan, the...

Haven’t filed taxes in a while? Do you owe back taxes or need help with CRA income tax debt? Most people don’t know that income tax debt can be forgiven in a bankruptcy or proposal. To learn about the options available to you, watch the recording of MNP’s...

Canada is a welcoming place. People from around the world have been choosing to immigrate here for generations and have, in return for new opportunities, given back more than could have been expected. Our society is richer for their presence.

If you have several different debts and you’re starting to have trouble managing them, you’ve probably already encountered the stress of trying to figure out who’s going to get paid and who’s not going to get paid this month.

Here is a small checklist of things to look at and what to pay special attention to. It will involve looking at a few documents and may involve a few phone calls and, if required, a meeting with your financial advisor, lawyer or notary.

Consumers can get the “blues” quickly when bills arrive in mail. With varying payments, due dates and interest rates, keeping track of it all can get very overwhelming. A budget or financial diet can help improve your financial health.

Feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of debt and can’t get out? If you’ve had enough of juggling with your debt payments, a debt consolidation loan can help to eliminate the uncertainty of being able to pay your bills on time, while establishing...

In today’s economic climate, it’s not surprising to learn that Canadians are carrying consumer debt at an all-time high. If you find yourself struggling to make it from one debt payment to the next, staying out of the red can start to feel...