517 – Should you pay off your debt or invest?

You've got some extra cash. Should you pay down debt or invest it? In this episode, Doug and Ted discuss whether to use your extra money to tackle high-interest credit card debt, invest in an RRSP, or pay down a mortgage. They'll also share their advice on what steps to take if you're unable to pay off your debt—like turning to a consumer proposal. Tune in to learn how to effectively manage your finances and make the most of your money.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Pay off debt on your credit card

02:53 Pay off debt or put money in an RRSP?

04:54 Pay off your mortgage or invest in an RRSP?

06:16 Investing may be better than paying off debt for first time home buyers

07:03 Investing makes sense when you inherit a lot of money

08:08 RISK

11:42 The smart way to pay off your debt

13:17 Is there an advantage to paying off a secured debt vs an unsecured debt?

16:19 If you can't pay your debts you can file a consumer proposal

21:29 Receiving a lump sum of money during a consumer proposal

27:18 Final thoughts

Related Links:

Should You Pay Down Debt or Invest in RRSP? - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/pay-down-debt-or-invest-in-rrsp/

Who Can File a Consumer Proposal? - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/who-can-file-a-consumer-proposal/

Calculating Payments in a Consumer Proposal - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/calculating-payments-in-a-consumer-proposal-the-last-step/

How to File a Consumer Proposal in Ontario - https://www.hoyes.com/consumer-proposals/filing-consumer-proposal-process/

Consumer Proposal Help When Expecting Lump Sum Payments - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/consumer-proposal-when-lump-sum-payments-received/

Hidden cameras reveal how big banks are upselling you (Marketplace) by CBC - https://youtu.be/htm38oM5WFE?si=jNfQ-euLVoS-p7Sn

Pay Down Debt or Invest Calculator - https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/calculators/pay-down-debt-or-invest-calculator/

Pay Down Your Mortgage, or Contribute to an RRSP? - https://www.taxtips.ca/rrsp/pay-down-mortgage-or-contribute-to-rrsp.htm

Should You Ever Borrow Money to Invest? - https://youtu.be/XSTycxxd4Zc?si=KODHy7BZ28x52Qc4