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More than half (53%) of Canadians within $200 of financial insolvency; up 10 points since December, reaching a five-year high
08/04/2021
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
More than half (53%) say they are $200 or less from not being able to meet all of their bills and debt obligations each month, a whopping 10-point jump from December. This includes three in 10 (30%, +7pts) who report they are already insolvent with no...
Read More arrow_forwardOver half (53%) of Quebecers within $200 of financial insolvency; up six points since December
07/04/2021
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Fifty-three percent say they are $200 or less away from not being able to meet all of their monthly bills and debt obligations, a six-point jump from December. This includes three in 10 (30%, +3pts) who report already being insolvent with no money left...
Read More arrow_forwardHow to plan for your child’s post-secondary education with as little debt as possible
31/08/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Only you and your child can decide whether post-secondary education is the right path forward. Regardless of what direction their life ends up following, there are steps you can take to prepare for the costs of post secondary education to help ensure...
Read More arrow_forwardLife after a Bankruptcy
11/08/2021
Nora Edwards
Bankruptcy
After receiving your discharge from Bankruptcy, you have now permanently moved on from your past financial issues and are free of your unsecured debts. It’s time to start rebuilding your credit rating.
Read More arrow_forwardIs being debt-free good for your credit report?
13/08/2021
Randy Kobbert
Credit Counselling
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
What you learn about how credit reporting and scoring works, what you can do to improve your credit, and common debt habits which may be helping or hindering your progress may just save your credit — and save you a few dollars every month.
Read More arrow_forwardTrying to pay down debt this summer? These budget friendly activities are fun for the whole family
16/08/2021
Jean-Francois Cliche
Lifestyle Debt
When you’re working toward paying off your debt, life can often feel like an impossible choice between saving money and enjoying your hard-earned free time.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are the various types of consumer loans and why would I use them?
17/08/2021
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Consumer loans are available in many forms and for a variety of purposes such as purchasing a home, financing a vehicle, and consolidating high interest credit card balances. These financial tools range from ultra specific (e.g., mortgage) to extremely...
Read More arrow_forwardHow is a student loan different than any other loan type?
17/08/2021
Linda Paul
The Canada Student Loan Program provides an opportunity for Canadians to pursue a post-secondary education in instances where attending a college or university may otherwise be out of reach.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat is good debt?
10/08/2021
Pamela Meger
Lifestyle Debt
Given the growing concerns around Canada’s consumer debt crisis, it’s only natural to paint it in broad strokes as universally bad. However, that’s not always the case.
Read More arrow_forwardBeyond the finances: Understanding the true cost of debt
10/08/2021
Ryan Epp
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
With COVID-19 impacting finances at all levels, much of the conversation over the past year and a half has surrounded increased spending (or decreased revenue) among governments, businesses, and individuals — and the debt each has taken on to make...
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