Debt Podcasts

How to Enjoy a Stress-Free Holiday and Avoid Debt

Discover ways to set healthy expectations, follow a realistic budget, and avoid overspending. Listen for more tips on having a stress-free holiday season—without the financial burdens.

Budgeting Basics: Creating a Plan and Sticking to It

Find out how to create a realistic budget and stick with it. 

How to Plan Your Debt Relief

Having a plan is the first step towards financial freedom. This podcast talks about how to draft that plan.

How to Respond to Collection Notices and Protect Your Credit

Here’s what you need to know to minimize the impact when you are contacted by a collection agency. 

Bankruptcy and Student Loan Debt

Find out when your student loan debt can be included in your Bankruptcy and what you need to be aware of.

Consumer Proposal vs. Bankruptcy: Making the Right Decision for Your Financial Future

How do you choose which is the best for you – Bankruptcy or a Consumer Proposal? This podcast sheds a light on these two popular debt relief options.

Get Your Finances Back on Track With a Debt Management Plan

Having a blueprint to get your finances back on track can help you pay off your debt faster. Here’s a look at how to create a debt management plan. 

Buyer’s Remorse In Canadian Housing Market

If you are one of the many Canadians dealing with buyers remorse over the house you bought, this podcast is for you.

When Should You Seek Debt Relief?

How much debt is too much debt and when is it time to reach out for help? Find out in this informative podcast.

Should You Pay Debts First or Save

Should you be saving or paying off debt? This podcast looks at strategies to help you do both.

The Different Types of Debt Licensed Insolvency Trustee Deal With

Licensed Insolvency Trustees are familiar with all types of debt. In this podcast find out how they can help you.

How to Protect Yourself Against Fraud

David Macdonald shares his knowledge and experience dealing with financial fraud and the best ways to protect yourself.

How Human Nature Leads Us Down the Wrong Financial Path

Not all financial paths are right for us. We can be swayed by our social media networks and other outside factors. Here’s a look at what influences us.

What Happens When You Receive an Inheritance, Windfall or Your Income Increases While Bankrupt?

Find out what happens to your inheritance or an unexpected windfall while you have declared Bankruptcy.

Can You Cancel a Consumer Proposal?

What happens if your circumstances change or you change your mind? Can you withdraw or cancel your Consumer Proposal? This podcast answers these questions.

How to Cope With Financial Stress

These are unprecedented times we live in. If you are feeling the pinch, know you are not alone. This podcast talks about how to cope with financial stress. 

How to Rebuild Your Credit After a Consumer Proposal or Bankruptcy

Rebuilding your credit score after your Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal takes a bit of time but there are practical things you can do to speed up the process. This podcast will show you how.

Will a Spending Freeze Help My Debt Problem

One way you can be more conscious of your spending habits is to challenge yourself to a spending freeze. Find out how you can save money by cutting out impulse buying.

Warning Signs You Have a Debt Problem

How much debt is too much? This podcast discusses the warning signs you’re heading for problems.

What Happens to My Debt if My Spouse Files Bankruptcy?

Are you considering filing a Bankruptcy but wonder how it will affect your partner? This podcast explains the difference between personal and joint debt and what happens to your spouse.

How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Mark Marshall, talks about financial resolutions for the coming year. Make sure they are realistic so you can finish the year in a better financial position than you started.

Celebrating the Holidays Without Breaking the Bank

Finding ways to make the holidays meaningful without going into debt can be the best present you give yourself. Mark Marshall shares some of his ideas of how to scale back on Christmas giving.

Self Employed Individuals and Income Tax Implications

Starting a business can be an exciting prospect but make sure you have all the information you need before deciding how to register the company. This podcast explores the differences between sole-proprietorship and incorporation.

Consumer Proposals: Why Is It a Good Option for Some Debtors?

Check out this podcast where Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Glenn Steiner explains why a Consumer Proposal may be the best option to manage your debt.

Better Budgeting: How to Stretch Your Dollars

Budgeting can be a challenge in times of high inflation. Check out this podcast and find out how you can budget your way through rising costs.

Cultivating Financial Independence In Your Children

This podcast talks about cultivating financial literacy in your children. Find out how to teach your kids about money from a young age up to adulthood.

Car Loans: Can You Afford to Finance a Vehicle?

Are you considering taking out a car loan? Would it be better to lease or finance? The podcast offers practical advice and takes a look at the real cost of owning a vehicle.

Rent or Buy a Home: Which Is Right For You?

Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Francyne Myers explores the age old question of whether it is better to rent or buy. This podcast also looks at the real cost of home ownership.

The Three Elements of Credit Worthiness – It’s Not All About Your Credit Score

Increasing your credit score can take a bit of time but there are proactive steps you can take. This podcast talks about why your credit score matters and how to improve it.

What to Do After Bankruptcy Discharge

To receive a Bankruptcy discharge means that you have been released from your obligations to repay the debts that have been included in your Bankruptcy filing. Find out in this short podcast what you can do to rebuild your financial life after Bankruptcy.

How to Say No to People Asking for Financial Help

Have you ever had a friend or family member ask you to loan them money or cosign a loan? It can be a tricky situation. This podcast discusses the possible consequences and a different way you could help them out.

Mortgage and Debt

This podcast features Matt Fader, Licensed Insolvency Trustee speaking about mortgage and debt. He discusses the true cost of home ownership and refinancing options that are avail

Money Conversation: How to Talk About Money With Your Partner

It is important to understand your partner’s expectations and financial values when it comes to money. In this podcast, Francyne Myers shares her tips on how to avoid financial stress in your relationship by having those sometimes difficult conversations about money.

Women and Money: Busting the Money Myths

Women have made gigantic steps toward equality but still may not be considered equal to men when it comes to money management. This podcast features Francyne Myers sharing her insights about women and money.

How Technology Helps You Save Money

There are several ways that you can use technology to help manage your finances. In this podcast, Mary-Ann Marriot discusses money-saving apps, online coupons, points cards and many more ways to save.

Money Beliefs Keeping You in Debt

Before we start making changes to improve our finances, we should take a look at what our money beliefs are. Shifting the way we think about money can make it much easier to change our habits.

Financial Habits to Develop and Avoid

It’s easy to slide into bad habits with our finances. Being aware of them is the first step. This podcast takes a look at 5 financial habits you should be cultivating and 5 habits to avoid.

Interest Rate vs. APR: What’s the Difference?

Do you know the actual cost of the loan you just took out? What is the difference between the interest rate and the APR? This podcast looks at how to determine the true financing costs of borrowing.

Teaching Kids to Save Money

Teaching your children money management skills may not be a subject you are comfortable with. Here are some tips to help your kids understand the value of saving money.

Student Loan Debt Crisis

What happens when you can’t repay your student loans? Mark Marshall, Licensed Insolvency Trustee talks about all aspects of student loans.

Millennial Money: Millennials and Their Financial Problems

On average, the millennial generation is carrying more debt than the previous generation of boomers. Matthew Fader delves into what kind of debt is incurred by the different age groups and why.

Addiction and Debt Problems: How to Deal With Them

Addictions can affect many areas of life, and they can often lead to money worries. Matthew Fader explains how addictions can affect household debt when an activity becomes an addiction and how to identify it.

When Should You Accept a Credit Limit Increase

Accepting a credit limit increase is sometimes necessary in challenging times. You should first weigh the benefits against the risks. Find out why having more available credit might not be the best way to go.

How to Obtain a Good Credit Score

Why does a good credit score matter? There is no secret formula to building a good credit score, but some guidelines can help. Francyne Myers sheds some light on why it is important to have a good credit score and how to increase

How Bankruptcies and Consumer Proposals Work in Canada

Mark Marshall discusses the similarities and the differences between Bankruptcy and Consumer Proposals. Both can deal with unmanageable debt and provide legal protection from creditors. Find out why these are the top 2 insolvency options.

Your Rights with Collection Agencies

Mark Marshall delves into what creditors and collection agencies can and can’t do and the best way to deal with collection calls. A must-listen if you want to know your rights.

How to Avoid Payday Loans

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Canadians to take on high-interest loans. Matt Fader discusses the real cost of payday loans and how to break the cycle.

How to Plan for Retirement

In these changing times it still makes good sense to have a financial retirement plan. This podcast features Matt Fader talking about assessing what you want your retirement to look like and what you need to do to get there.