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July 13, 2026 08:19 ET | Source: MNP LTD

MNP Consumer Debt Index: Canadians Caught in the ‘Pre-Spent Paycheque’ Cycle as Financial Pressures Drive ‘Lifestyle Shrinkflation’

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index finds Canadians face pre-spent paycheques and lifestyle shrinkflation as financial vulnerability persists.
July 13, 2026 08:19 ET | Source: MNP LTD

Indice des dettes à la consommation de MNP : la paie des Canadiens est déjà dépensée avant même d’être versée, dans un contexte de pressions financières soutenues

Trois Canadiens sur cinq (61 %) déclarent qu’avant même de recevoir leur paie, la moitié de leurs revenus est déjà consacrée à régler leurs factures, leurs dettes et leurs dépenses courantes. Pour...
July 14, 2025 07:50 ET | Source: MNP LTD

MNP Consumer Debt Index Holds Steady Following Two Interest Rate Pauses, as Canadians Brace for Ongoing Economic Uncertainty

The MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, holds steady at 88 this quarter, but concerns over debt and interest rates persist.
April 14, 2025 10:05 ET | Source: MNP LTD

MNP Consumer Debt Index Rebounds (+9 Pts) as Canadians Take Steps to Safeguard their Finances Amid Economic Uncertainty

CALGARY, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canadians take steps to safeguard their finances amid ongoing economic uncertainty, the MNP Consumer Debt Index—conducted quarterly by...
April 14, 2025 10:05 ET | Source: MNP LTD

Rebond de l’Indice des dettes à la consommation de MNP : les Canadiens prennent des mesures concrètes pour protéger leurs finances face à l’incertitude économique actuelle

CALGARY, Alberta, 14 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Indice des dettes à la consommation de MNP a rebondi pour s’établir à 88 points, une hausse de neuf points par rapport au trimestre précédent, ce...
October 16, 2024 07:45 ET | Source: MNP LTD

Rising Cost of Living Forces Canadians to Make Tough Sacrifices: Three in Ten Are Eating Less to Save, Sharing Expenses from Cohabiting to Carpooling, Childcare and Groceries

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the burden of high living costs, Canadians are making difficult sacrifices and finding ways to share expenses to make ends meet and save...
April 08, 2024 06:48 ET | Source: MNP LTD

MNP Consumer Debt Index Rebounds Significantly (Up 8 Points) as Interest Rate Concerns Ease and Debt Perceptions Improve, Yet Repayment Anxiety Persists for Majority

MNP Consumer Debt Index rebounds (+8pts), Canadians' interest rate concerns ease, yet repayment anxiety persists for the majority.
April 08, 2024 06:48 ET | Source: MNP LTD

L’Indice des dettes à la consommation de MNP fait un bond significatif, alors que l’image qu’ont les Canadiens de leur endettement s’améliore

Six répondants sur dix avouent être préoccupés par leur capacité à rembourser leurs dettes (58 %, -5 points).Près de la moitié (45 %) déclarent être à 200 $ ou moins de ne pas pouvoir s’acquitter de...
January 08, 2024 08:16 ET | Source: MNP LTD

MNP Consumer Debt Index Dips To Second-Lowest Level in Last 5 Years, Canadians’ Current Debt Perception Reaches All-Time Low

Growing concern and regret about debt: 63% (+1pt) are concerned about their ability to repay their debts, 47% (+2pts) regret the amount of debt they’ve taken on, 47% (+1pt) are concerned about their...
July 10, 2023 06:38 ET | Source: MNP LTD

MNP Consumer Debt Index: Canadians’ Concerns About Debt, Ability to Pay Bills Reach All-Time High

Proportion who report being insolvent hits record high with one-third indicating they can’t cover their bills and debt payments (35%, +5pts).More than half report that they are $200 away or less from...