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.

557 – How To Avoid Car Financing Mistakes In 2025
May 3, 2025 – 31:17
556 – Is Debt Fatigue Holding You Back? Strategies for Renewed Focus
Apr 26, 2025 – 30:21
555 – The Future of Canadian Savings: Are We Saving Enough for What's Ahead?
Apr 19, 2025 – 30:20
554 – AI Scams & Debt: Staying Safe in a New Era of Fraud
Apr 12, 2025 – 30:28
533 – Debt & Neurodiversity: Understanding the Connection and Finding Solutions
Apr 5, 2025 – 34:57
552 – Gamified Spending: The Hidden Dangers of Retail Tricks
Mar 29, 2025 – 32:21
551 – Value of The Canadian Dollar & Its Impact on Your Dinner Bill
Mar 22, 2025 – 30:52
550 – How to Build Wealth While Managing Debt: A Practical Guide
Mar 15, 2025 – 29:59
549 – Can You Walk Away from a Pre-Construction Deal? What You Need to Know
Mar 8, 2025 – 30:29
548 – Credit Card Habits Leading to Debt? Expert Advice for Canadians
Mar 1, 2025 – 30:39
547 – Financial Freedom & Zero Debt: What You Need to Know
Feb 22, 2025 – 30:31
546 – Canadian Debt Is Surging – Concerning Trends from Joe Debtor 2024
Feb 15, 2025 – 31:22
545 – Why We Overspend and How to Break Bad Money Habits
Feb 8, 2025 – 29:46
544 – The Truth About Loans Impacting Your Credit Score
Feb 1, 2025 – 30:09
543 – How to Avoid Debt Traps: Expert Tips for Canadians
Jan 25, 2025 – 30:48
542 – The Truth of Credit Card Rewards – They're Costing You
Jan 18, 2025 – 29:34
541 – A House Is Not an Investment If You Can’t Afford It
Jan 11, 2025 – 31:05
540 – How the New Criminal Interest Rate Affects You
Jan 4, 2025 – 31:48
539 – Canadian Insolvency and Economic Trends in 2025
Jan 2, 2025 – 31:37
538 – Financial Caregiving: Taking Care of Aging Parents While Tackling Debt
Dec 21, 2024 – 31:44
537 – The True Cost of Borrowing
Dec 14, 2024 – 31:36
536 – How to Handle Maxed-Out Credit Cards
Dec 7, 2024 – 31:38
535 – How Seasonal Workers Can Manage Income and Debt
Nov 30, 2024 – 30:39
534 – How to Stay Motivated While Paying Off Debt
Nov 23, 2024 – 32:45
533 – What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage – Feat. Scott Terrio
Nov 16, 2024 – 36:39
532 – Financial Fitness Check: How to Assess Your Financial Health
Nov 9, 2024 – 30:17
531 – Why Popular Budgeting Techniques Don’t Work
Nov 2, 2024 – 33:09
530 – How To Use Credit Cards to Boost Your Credit Score
Oct 26, 2024 – 30:43
529 – Good Debt vs Bad Debt: How to Know When Debt is Smart or Risky
Oct 19, 2024 – 29:45
528 – Illegal Debt Collection Tactics: Know Your Rights (ft. Blair DeMarco Wettlaufer)
Oct 12, 2024 – 34:25
527 – Debt After Death: Can You Inherit Debt in Canada?
Oct 5, 2024 – 30:09
526 – What Canadians Need to Know About Credit Repair
Sep 28, 2024 – 30:28
525 – Why it’s so hard to get out of debt: Family Pressure, Debt Fatigue and Finding Professional Help
Sep 21, 2024 – 32:12
524 – Entrepreneur by Necessity: Business Advice with David Barnett
Sep 14, 2024 – 34:11
523 – Rising Costs, Stagnant Wages: Practical 2024 Guide for Canadians
Sep 7, 2024 – 24:13
522 – Hot Button Budgeting Topics (Compilation)
Aug 31, 2024 – 25:59
521 – Debt Collectors: Practical Advice (Compilation)
Aug 24, 2024 – 28:51
520 – Expert Insights on Getting Out of Debt (Compilation)
Aug 17, 2024 – 36:05
519 – The REAL Way to Build Better Credit
Aug 10, 2024 – 32:05
518 – Why More Credit Won't Make You Truly Independent
Aug 3, 2024 – 20:58
517 – Should you pay off your debt or invest?
Jul 27, 2024 – 29:45
516 – Online Banking: Navigating Fees, Services, Apps and Benefits
Jul 20, 2024 – 33:14
515 – The Pros and Cons of Selling Everything to Pay off Your Debt
Jul 13, 2024 – 35:23
514 – Why Seniors End Up in The Payday Loan Trap & How To Help
Jul 6, 2024 – 30:33
513 – Inflation is driving up credit card use. Now what?
Jun 29, 2024 – 29:22
512 – Pay Off Debt or Build an Emergency Fund - Which is Better?
Jun 22, 2024 – 31:54
511 – Do Low- or No-Income Earners Need to File Bankruptcy If They Have Debt?
Jun 15, 2024 – 48:00
510 – How Food Inflation has Affected the Food Bank
Jun 8, 2024 – 35:07
509 – Hidden Costs of Buying a Home - Surprise Home Ownership Expenses
Jun 1, 2024 – 00:00
508 – Protecting Yourself Online - Best Tips From a Cybersecurity Expert
May 25, 2024 – 34:52

Recent Reviews

yabadabadosha21

Yikes

The host never seems as though he wants the expert’s true opinion. He wants the expert to support whatever his opinion is.
laughingshark

Temu

I really enjoyed the exploration of temu I had my doubts about them confirmed. A friend of the show from northern Minnesota
loves diamonds

Love this show!

Doug Hoyes is a fantastic host. I love the content of the show and watch him on YouTube also. I am listening from Southern California.
New Destiny ahead

Episode 365

I found this episode very helpful and interesting, and I hope to hear more like this. It’s a different way to accomplish a goal without the day to day stress. Thank you so much!
Lilaaron11

??

Is this for people in America also?
Wbfrog1

Disagree

Once I got self control and took a class Financial Peace University (FPU) I have a budget and already paid odd credit card debt and working on student loan and you can live debt freedom and not with car payment how do you do this change and learn something new and plan for wealth and not the credit score🐝
Katie Joy B.

Money Magic

Doug and his wide variety of knowledgeable guests are making financial management viable! The great advice they provide, combined with the relatable way in which they deliver it had me hooked from the very first listen. Thanks for putting out such a stellar show Doug - keep up the great work!
J. Barshop

Awesome show, highly recommend!

Doug and his guests provide some incredibly actionable and compelling content on how to manage and invest your finances more thoughtfully. Highly recommend listening and subscribing to Debt Free in 30 if you want the knowledge AND mindsets build an all-around healthier relationship with your money (and inch closer towards financial freedom as a result)!
SteveStewartMe

Long time Listener, first time Reviewer

I should have left this review a long time ago. Debt Free in 30 is a well-produced show with educational content from financial experts. I’m actually in awe of the production value and the way Doug Hoyes conducts his interviews. Very well done!