Household Debt in Canada Explained: Trends, Warning Signs & How to Get Out of Debt Full Episode

In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce explores the intersection of money, gender, and aging with three expert guests. Award-winning Toronto Star journalist Moira Walsh shares powerful stories from her new book The Astonishing Lives of Older Women, revealing how divorce, the wage gap, and the motherhood penalty leave women financially vulnerable in their later years and how communal living is offering a lifeline. Then, licensed insolvency trustee Joshua Harris (CEO, Harris & Partners) breaks down the debt relief options available to seniors, including consumer proposals, bankruptcy filings, and what's actually protected from creditors. Finally, Credit Canada credit counsellor Brandon Thonson unpacks the state of Canadian household debt, now at $2.6 trillion, and shares the warning signs that it may be time to seek help. Whether you're planning for retirement or supporting someone who's struggling, this episode is packed with real talk and real solutions. To find out more about the guests check out: Moira Walsh: Instagram | LinkedIn | X | Bluesky Joshua Harris: harrisandpartnersinc.com | LinkedIn | Facebook Brandon Thonson: creditcanada.com | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada , Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

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This episode is 49:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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