MNP Debt Blog

There’s been a point in nearly ever big city dweller’s life when they’ve thought fondly about leaving the bright lights behind and starting fresh in a small town.

Relationship breakdown is one of the top contributors to financial hardship.

There are many things schools are great at. However, one area that rarely gets the attention it deserves is financial literacy.

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

A new year is supposed to mean a fresh start. However, for Canadians in financial trouble, their stress and anxiety remain.

Debt, like most problems, usually has more than one solution. And while this may seem like a good thing, it can make it harder to find the solution that's best for you.

A client recently came to me distraught and on the verge of tears. She had tried to sell her house, but couldn't close the sale. There was a lien registered against her property which prevented the transaction from moving forward.

This statement bothers me every time I hear it! To say that a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) works for one party suggests that he or she works against someone else.

There are many barriers that prevent people from getting help, but fear of the unknown is certainly the most common. Despite its effectiveness, bankruptcy continues to be mired in stigma and misinformation.

Have you ever requested a copy of your credit report? Many people I know never have and aren't even sure what it is or how to get one.