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The enduring financial impacts of COVID-19 coupled with the pressures of rising interest rates and a higher cost of living are weighing down Canadians’ confidence in their personal finances. This, according to the MNP Consumer Debt Index which is conducted quarterly by Ipsos on behalf of MNP Limited.

Il est toujours difficile de planifier pour de futurs défis financiers. Mais aujourd’hui, l'inattendu semble être chose courante. Personne n’a de boule de cristal pour les événements mondiaux, sans parler des circonstances imprévisibles dans votre monde personnel.

It’s always been difficult to plan for future financial challenges. But these days, the unforeseen seems to be a regular occurrence. No one has a crystal ball for global events let alone circumstances that are unpredictable in your personal world.

After completing a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal, rebuilding your credit can feel nearly as daunting as getting out of debt. But just a few steps every day will get you where you want to go. The following steps will help you focus on your goals, outline your process and visualize the reward that’s waiting for you at the top.

Parenthood happens differently for everyone. But the one thing the same for everyone is the impact on your finances. You are now responsible for a whole other person who depends on you for everything. The good news is you can start planning for these financial changes from the time you find out you’re expecting — and reduce the chances of ending up with debt you can’t manage.

La parentalité est différente pour chacun. Mais une chose qui est identique pour tous est l'impact sur vos finances. Vous êtes maintenant responsable d'une autre personne qui dépend de vous pour tout. La bonne nouvelle est que vous pouvez commencer à planifier ces changements financiers dès que vous apprenez que vous attendez un enfant — et ainsi réduire les risques de vous retrouver avec une dette que vous ne pouvez pas gérer.

Nobody enjoys being late on bill payments. But unfortunately, it's not always possible to make ends meet. Anyone who has ever been in a position where they're forced to choose between basic necessities and keeping up with their debts understands just how stressful this is. And it only gets worse when creditors begin calling and sending past due notices.

Avec l’économie qui vacille et le chômage qui continue d'être une préoccupation, des milliers de ménages se sont retrouvés à lutter pour faire face à leurs obligations financières. C'est particulièrement vrai pour les familles à revenu unique.

With a wavering economy and unemployment continuing to be a concern, thousands of households have found themselves struggling to make it from one financial obligation to the next. This is especially true for single income families.

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index indicates Canadians’ confidence in personal finances and debt repayment abilities has reached the lowest level ever recorded.

When couples get married, there is a legal binding of finances and financial responsibilities. But should couples have separate bank accounts? In many cases, setting up a joint account can make achieving collective financial goals easier and measuring each spouse's contributions clearer. But it's not without its downsides – the most noteworthy being a loss of financial independence, either real or perceived.

Lorsque les couples se marient, il existe une obligation légale entre les finances et les responsabilités financières. Mais les couples doivent-ils avoir des comptes bancaires séparés ? Dans de nombreux cas, l’ouverture d'un compte conjoint peut faciliter la réalisation des objectifs financiers collectifs et permettre de mieux mesurer la contribution de chaque conjoint. Mais ce n'est pas sans inconvénient - le plus notable étant la perte d'indépendance financière soitréelle ou perçue.

Often, people are uncomfortable speaking openly about their debt and its impact on their personal well-being. Those who are experiencing credit issues fear that the social stigma of debt may be viewed negatively by family and friends and society in general.

Les gens sont souvent inconfortables de parler ouvertement de leurs dettes et de leurs impacts sur leur bien-être personnel. Les personnes qui ont des problèmes de crédit craignent que le stigmate social de l’endettement soit perçu négativement par leur famille, leurs amis et la société en général.

Millennials are the generation that is quickly rising to dominance in Canada. They represent a highly influential age range of 25 to 40 years and comprise more than a quarter of the population. The common denominator among all generations is a desire for stronger financial health. That is, achieving a sense of economic stability within a set of values that helps sustain physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

No matter where you are on the holiday scale, the pressure to ‘spend to celebrate’ the season can tip you into the red for months, even years. Specially after the COVID-related restrictions last year, the urge to make a big splash on the holidays could see your spending get carried away landing you in financial distress.

À ce moment-ci de l’année, nous pensons aux festivités et au plaisir avec les amis et la famille. Et parfois, nous le faisons sans penser aux finances. Souvent, les finances sont un sujet sur lequel nous ne nous concentrons pas assez tout au long de l'année parce que nous avons acquis de mauvaises habitudes financières.

This time of year we think about festivities and fun with friends and family. And sometimes we do it without thinking about finances. Often finances are something we don’t focus enough on through the entire year because we have acquired bad financial habits. They’re easy to fall into and can cause all sorts of personal and financial difficulties.

Nous associons souvent la retraite à profiter des fruits de notre travail. Mais de nombreuses personnes âgées se retrouvent en difficulté financière, même après des décennies à travailler.

Often we associate retirement with enjoying the fruits of our labors. But many seniors find themselves struggling financially even after decades of working.