Debt Free In 30

This special compilation episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom and strategies for getting out of debt. We've pulled together the best clips on avoiding credit traps, building emergency funds, and implementing practical “budgeting” strategies. 00:00 – August is a special month before launching a new season 01:00 – Why people end up in debt 02:10 – How to avoid the minimum payment trap 03:40 – Building and maintaining an emergency fund 06:00 – How insolvency clients are a leading indicator of the economy 07:30 – Why you shouldn’t rely on credit in an emergency 10:00 – First steps to begin getting out of debt 12:05 – The problems with consolidation loans 14:00 – Practical budgeting tips: tracking income and expenses 16:00 – The benefits of putting your bills on autopay 19:00 – Don’t ignore your finances 21:10 – Why paying off high-interest debt is the best strategy (and why you still need an emergency fund) 24:00 – Why debt consultants send their clients to Licensed Insolvency Trustees Debt Relief in Ontario