
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 631 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Are you ignoring the warning signs of debt? Licensed Insolvency Trustees Doug Hoyes & Ted Michalos share the best debt warnings every Canadian needs to hear — from credit card debt traps to payday loans, co-signed debt and what happens if you stop pa... more
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I love this podcast! It’s quick, to the point, relevant, human, and hilarious. Good advice is worth repeating. Doug is like a smart family member that you know you should listen to. Shout out to Ted of course.
Worth every minute….thirty of them.
First, the positives. It is great to have financial advice content that is by Canadians for Canadians, and the hosts seem to have a lot of experience in this area.
For me, the hosts are very stuck in a time when the financial landscape looked very different. The hosts are insistent that neither traditional budgeting nor modern budgeting methods work, that they are “old guys from the 80s” and use phrases like “back in my day” and “on the interwebs”. I’m sure this is appealing to a particular dem... more
I look forward to each weeks episode and learn something new each time.
The host never seems as though he wants the expert’s true opinion. He wants the expert to support whatever his opinion is.
I have been listening to this for years. I enjoy every episode regardless of the topic. It has helped me stay focused on my goal of paying off my debt.
In 2021 I got to talk to Doug Hoyes himself! He heard my story and gave me free advise. I took that advice and was able to pay of $18000 in debt within 3 years. I used any extra money I got from overtime and side jobs. I got my spending habits under control, use a budget and have all my payments on auto pay.
Not everyone will have the same ... more
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In-depth, action‑oriented discussions around debt, personal finance, and budgeting with a Canadian lens. Regular hosts invite topic experts to translate complex financial concepts into practical advice, covering credit, debt strategies, consumer protections, budgeting hacks, and the cost of modern money choices like BNPL and subscription traps. Episodes frequently highlight clear steps, real‑world scenarios, and boundaries around generosity, while challenging listeners to think critically about risk, cash flow, and long‑term resilience. A standout is the consistent emphasis on math over emotion, with accessible guides to avoid debt spirals and to build healthy financial habits, making it especially useful for Canadians seeking concrete guid... more
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