MNP 3 Minute Debt Break

Household overspending is one of the most common causes of financial insolvency. It’s also one of the easiest to overlook. Overspending tends to creep up slowly and camouflage itself as a different kind of financial challenge. But once you know the symptoms, they’re almost impossible to ignore. You can eliminate overspending almost entirely by introducing just three straightforward techniques.

The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry! But the pressure to celebrate the season can easily send your finances into the red for months. The desire to do the holidays in a big way could see your spending get carried away!

Les fêtes sont l'occasion de manger, boire et être joyeux! Mais la pression exercée pour célébrer la saison peut facilement faire plonger vos finances dans le rouge pendant des mois. L'envie de faire les fêtes en grand pourrait voir vos dépenses s'emballer!

The impact of this year’s consecutive interest rate hikes and persistent inflation is becoming clear. Canadians are seeing the effect on their wallets. According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is conducted quarterly by Ipsos, more Canadians say life’s necessities are becoming less affordable as the cost of living continues to soar.

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. This is the month where Canadians strive to become more literate, more mindful and more in control of their finances.

Novembre est le mois de la littératie financière au Canada. C'est le mois où les Canadiens s'efforcent de devenir plus instruits, plus attentifs et plus en contrôle de leurs finances.

Breaking stigmas means ridding ourselves of our assumptions, generalizations, and broad-brush statements that are harmful to individuals and groups. We have seen strong movements and positive progress in breaking stigmas that have plagued society for so long, especially stigmas surrounding mental health. Given how connected our finances and our mental health are, we should talk more about breaking stigmas surrounding finance.

Quel montant de dette est trop élevé? De toutes les questions que les syndics autorisés en insolvabilité entendent souvent, celle-ci est l'une des plus courantes. C'est aussi l'un des plus difficiles à répondre. Un certain nombre de facteurs peuvent avoir une incidence sur votre expérience de l’endettement, des revenus et des dépenses aux taux d'intérêt et aux modalités de remboursement.

How much debt is too much? Of all the questions Licensed Insolvency Trustees often hear, this is one of the most common. It’s also one of the most difficult to answer. Any number of factors can impact your experience with debt, from income and expenses to interest rates and repayment terms.

Financial scams have been around for decades. But they seem to have never been as common, insidious and invasive as they are today. It’s easy to assume you’ll never fall for a scam. But we’re all vulnerable, and we can all become victims if we don’t know what to be aware of.