444 – What Should Your Debt Service Ratio Be?

A debt service ratio basically the amount of your monthly income that’s used to service your monthly debt payments. But why does this ratio matter and what’s a good debt service ratio to have? On today’s podcast, Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos break down how a debt service ratio is calculated, what it means for your financial health and practical advice for how to avoid a high ratio and debt problems. Tune in to this episode, which also serves as a great introduction to financial literacy.

Links:

What’s the Wealth Effect (And Why It Matters To You): https://youtu.be/jVjVS8gik2o

4 Personal Finance Ratios That Measure Debt Risk: https://www.hoyes.com/blog/4-personal-finance-ratios-that-measure-debt-risk/