618 - What Happens If You Just Stop Paying Your Credit Cards?
What happens when you stop paying credit card bills? Learn the real consequences of missed payments and how to protect your financial health...
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Debt Free in 30
Each week Doug Hoyes talks to industry experts about debt, money, and personal finance. Don't be confused; listen as the guest experts cut through the jargon and share practical advice.
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20 of 620 episodes617- Saving While in Debt - Smart or Stupid?
Is saving money while in debt a smart financial move? Doug & Ted break down the strategy to help you decide how to manage your cash. Many pe...
616 - The Financial Impact of a Crisis - Building Resilience
Learn how to survive a financial crisis by building resilience and strengthening your personal finance foundation. This conversation provide...
615 - Your Credit Limit Is TOO HIGH (Here's Why That's a Problem)
Is your credit limit too high? Learn how to safely request a lower credit limit to manage your personal finances more effectively. Most fina...
614 – Splitting Up with Shared Debt: What Happens When Couples Break Up
No one enters a relationship expecting to one day untangle joint credit cards, co-signed loans, or shared lines of credit. Yet when a relati...
613 – Credit Score Myths Busted: What Canadians Get Wrong About Credit Reporting
Canadians hear a lot of advice about credit scores, but much of it is outdated, oversimplified, or borrowed from the U.S. and simply doesn't...
612 – When Should You Pay Your Credit Card? Smarter Timing for Better Credit
Most people assume paying their credit card on the due date means they're managing debt responsibly. But timing matters more than most peopl...
611 – Before You Borrow: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Avoid Debt Regret
Most people do not end up in serious debt because of one huge mistake. It is usually a series of small decisions that felt reasonable at the...
610 – Financial FOMO: How the Fear of Missing Out Drives You Into Debt
From social media influencer culture to "buy now, pay later" spending, financial FOMO can quietly push people deeper into debt without reali...
609 – Credit Card Insurance: Do You Need It, or Is It Just Another Upsell?
Credit card insurance is often presented as an easy way to protect yourself, but the details can be more complex than they appear. We break...
608 – Advice or Sales Pitch? Why Canadians Have Lost Trust in Banks
Most Canadians trust their bank to help them make smart financial decisions. But sometimes, what feels like advice is shaped by something el...
607 – Credit Score vs Cash Flow: What Actually Matters in a Crisis?
A high score does not always indicate stable finances. It is possible to keep up with most of your bills and maintain a decent credit score...
606 – When Rent Eats Your Paycheque: The Hidden Reason Canadians Are Falling Into Debt
When rent takes up too much of your income, debt often follows, not because of overspending, but because the numbers no longer work. Many Ca...
605 – Owe CRA Tax Debt? The Biggest Loan Mistake Canadians Make
Owing money to the CRA can feel urgent, and taking out a loan might seem like the fastest way to fix it. But in many cases, it can make your...
604 – The Dangers of Installment Loans
Installment loans are often marketed as a safer alternative to payday loans because payments are predictable and structured. However, fixed...
603 – Prevent Tax Debt and Mistakes 2026
Tax issues are not just about deductions. They come down to timing, habits, and the small decisions that add up over the year. This episode...
602 – Is It Too Late to Save for Retirement? Real Math Canadians Need to See
Many Canadians worry that they started saving for retirement too late. The numbers can feel discouraging, especially if debt, minimum paymen...
601 – The Most Dangerous Financial Advice on the Internet
Financial advice is everywhere online. Some of it is mathematically correct, but that does not mean it is right for your situation. Popular...
600 – Debt Misunderstandings Keeping Canadians Stressed
In this milestone episode, Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos discuss the biggest myths about debt that refuse to die, the one behaviour that most...
599 – What Happens When You Can't Afford to Stay in Your Home?
Owning a home is supposed to bring stability, but for many Canadian households, the numbers are getting harder to manage. Mortgage renewals...