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Debt Free in 30

Auteur(s): Doug Hoyes
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Every week we take 30 minutes and talk to industry experts about debt, money and personal finance. Finances personnelles Économie
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  • 565 – Parents’ Debt In Your Name? Co-Signing Risks You Need To Know
    Jun 28 2025

    When parents ask their adult children to co-sign a loan, add their name to a mortgage, or take out a car loan “for the family,” it can feel impossible to say no. But what are the risks?

    Ontario Licensed Insolvency Trustees Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos break down the financial (and emotional) minefield of taking on debt for your parents. From credit utilization issues to legal responsibility and long-term credit damage, they explain how even well-meaning help can backfire, and offer solutions to support aging parents without risking your financial stability.

    (00:00) Risks of Co-Signing for Your Parents' Credit
    (02:30) Why Parents Ask Their Kids to Co-Sign Loans
    (05:50) Supplemental vs. Joint Credit: What’s the Difference?
    (07:30) Co-Signing Auto Loans: Why It’s Risky
    (09:00) Credit Utilization: How It Hurts Even If Payments Are On Time
    (12:30) Planning for the Worst: Protecting Yourself from Family Debt
    (14:45) What to Do If You Can’t (or Don’t Want to) Help Your Parents
    (16:30) Safe Ways to Support Parents Without Taking on Debt
    (19:45) Helping Your Parents Manage Money as They Age
    (26:30) How to Help Parents with Unmanageable Debt

    How Co-Signed Debt Is Dealt with in a Consumer Proposal

    Is a Secondary Credit Card Holder Responsible for Debt?

    Can a Joint Bank Account be Garnished in Canada?

    Best Debt Relief Options Ontario

    Free Credit Rebuilding Course and learning resources

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    Disclaimer:
    The information provided in the Debt Free in 30 Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and may require personal guidance from a financial professional. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, or any other affiliated organizations. We do not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any specific financial institutions, strategies, or digital tools/apps discussed.

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    30 min
  • 564 – What New Canadians Should Know About Credit and Debt
    Jun 21 2025

    For many newcomers to Canada, the Canadian credit system can feel like a high-stakes challenge. Although it's essential for building a financial life, aggressive lending practices, cultural mindsets around credit, and a lack of clear guidance can lead to overwhelming debt before fully understanding how the system works.

    In this essential episode, Ontario Licensed Insolvency Trustees Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos discuss the challenges newcomers may face, explain how banks and lenders operate, and pinpoint the critical warning signs to watch for when navigating a new financial life in Canada.

    00:00 – Why do banks and lenders target new Canadians?

    03:30 – How Canada’s credit culture affects immigrants

    06:00 – How do credit and banks work in Canada? Can they be trusted?

    09:00 – Unique financial challenges for newcomers

    11:00 – What banks consider when lending to new Canadians

    12:30 – Is building credit the only way to succeed? Ted’s advice

    14:00 – Red flags for immigrants seeking financial help: Who can you trust?

    22:00 – Credit advice everyone should know (not just newcomers)

    23:30 – Real-life scenario that illustrates key credit considerations for new Canadians

    26:00 – What to do if you’re an immigrant (or anyone) with unmanageable debt in Canada


    Bankruptcy, Sponsorship, and Citizenship in Canada

    Student Loan Debt Forgiveness

    Best Debt Relief Options Ontario

    Free Credit Rebuilding Course and learning resources

    Sign Up For The Monthly Debt Free Digest


    Disclaimer:
    The information provided in the Debt Free in 30 Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and may require personal guidance from a financial professional. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, or any other affiliated organizations. We do not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any specific financial institutions, strategies, or digital tools/apps discussed.

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    30 min
  • 563 – Debt: The New Normal? Comparing Boomer and Millennial Mindsets
    Jun 14 2025

    Boomer budgeting tips collide with millennial money challenges in this candid conversation about debt, savings, housing costs, and the rise of gig-work income. Whether saving for a first home or paying off old credit cards, this episode bridges the generation gap with actionable insights for any age, complete with tried-and-true tactics Boomers still swear by, tech-savvy hacks Millennials can’t live without.


    0:00 - Do Boomers Have It Easier? Debunking Generational Money Myths
    3:10 - Why Millennials Lead Insolvency Filings & Credit-Card Debt
    6:00 - “Credential Creep”: Rising Education Costs and Student Loans
    9:00 - Buying a Home: 1980s Down Payment vs. 2020s Reality
    13:00 - Starting Adulthood in Debt: How Timing Shapes Finances
    16:00 - Shifting Attitudes: From Debt-Free Dreams to “Normal” Borrowing
    18:00 - Gig Economy 101: Income Streams Boomers Never Faced
    19:30 - Interest-Rate Shocks: Then (18%) vs. Now (Variable & Rising)
    22:00 - 31 Flavours of Credit: BNPL, Lines of Credit, & More
    25:00 - Boomer Money Rules That Still Work Today
    28:00 - Reverse Mentorship: What Millennials Can Teach Boomers

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    Student Loan Debt Help Ontario
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    Free Credit Rebuilding Course and learning resources
    https://hoyes.info/credit-rebuilding-course-free

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    https://www.youtube.com/@hoyesmichalos



    Disclaimer:
    The information provided in the Debt Free in 30 Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and may require personal guidance from a financial professional. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, or any other affiliated organizations. We do not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any specific financial institutions, strategies, or digital tools/apps discussed.

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    31 min

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