Beating the Debt Game
Welcome to the Beating the Debt Game podcast. The stakes are high. The table is rigged to help the house win. And without an expert guide, the average Canadian will fall into the debt traps designed to makes the banks rich and keep Canadians poor. In this podcast, Paul Murphy reveals how the debt game works—and how the average Canadian can tip the scales back in their favour.From building a rock-solid household budget to navigating consumer proposals to negotiating with credit card companies, you’ll learn the essential information you need to improve your financial well-being. For a free copy of Paul's book, Beating the Debt Game, visit www.4Pillars.ca. "Paul Murphy arms readers with his unique perspective of the consumer credit and debt industry." - Henrietta E. Ross, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Debtors AssociationAbout the host: Paul Murphy is a managing partner at 4 Pillars, the largest independent full-service debt restructuring firm in Canada. Before joining 4 Pillars, Paul had a 20-year career in the investment and banking industry, helping him offer a unique perspective to Canadians navigating complex financial crises.Paul is a member of the Canadian Debtors Association, an independent organization that advocates for financial literacy and increased options for Canadians facing financial trouble.
Episodes
10 episodes
How your credit score is calculated - Episode 7
Tune in with Paul Murphy, David Moffatt, and guest Troy Tisserand as they discussed how your credit score is actually calculated. Tune in to learn the 5 main things that impact your credit score and how to ensure you optimize them!
•
51:57
A good credit rating, is it a blessing or a curse?- Episode 6
Tune in with Paul Murphy, David Moffatt, and guest Troy Tisserand as they discuss the implications of a bad credit score and how it can impact our lives.Many of our episodes are based upon chapters in the book, Beating The Debt Game. Fo...
•
46:28
Should I deal with my debt or preserve my credit rating - Episode 5
Tune in with Paul Murphy, David Moffatt, and Ryan Brown as they discuss whether someone should care more about tackling their debt, or their credit rating?Many of our episodes are based upon chapters in the book, Beating The Debt Game. ...
•
57:42
Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation - Episode 4
Tune in with Paul Murphy, David Moffatt, and Ryan Brown as they discuss the pros and cons of debt consolidation and how they can impact your financial situation positively and negatively.Many of our episodes are based upon chapters in t...
•
Episode 5
•
1:05:01
How to beat the credit card companies - Episode 3
Beating the credit card companies takes a disciplined approach to your finances. Tune in with Paul Murphy, David Moffatt, and Ryan Brown as they discuss the ins and outs of how you can take charge of your finances.Many of our episodes a...
•
Episode 4
•
1:04:35
Is Selling Assets A Good Idea To Pay Off Debt? - Episode 2
Selling an asset to pay off debt seems to make perfect sense. But it isn't always a simple decision to make. Join Paul Murphy, Ryan Brown, and David Moffatt as they discuss the complex question of whether selling assets to pay off debt makes se...
•
Episode 3
•
58:46
The Rule of 72 is Making the Banks Rich and Canadians Poor - Episode 1
The Rule of 72 is a seemingly simple calculation that has made many Canadians rich but has also kept many Canadians struggling with their finances. Join Paul Murphy, Ryan Brown, and David Moffatt as they discuss the darker side of the Rule of 7...
•
Episode 2
•
1:02:50