Sep 20, 2025
Making only the minimum payment on credit cards may feel
manageable, but it’s one of the riskiest financial habits for
Canadians today. Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos explain the real math
behind minimum payments and share practical strategies for breaking
out of the cycle for good.
00:00 – Setting the stage: the shift from “getting by” to falling
behind
02:30 – The math behind minimum payments
08:30 – Quebec’s new rules - will increasing minimum payments make
a difference?
12:00 – Canada’s credit card landscape after the pandemic: the
growing debt burden
17:05 – Red flags that you’re stuck in a minimum payment trap
22:00 – Strategies to recover from minimum payment habits
24:00 – Converting credit card balances to fixed-term loans
27:00 – How to break the cycle for good
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as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary
and may require personal guidance from a financial professional.
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