The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Bankruptcy, Consumer Proposals and Homeownership with Doug Hoyes of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc.

In my interview with Doug, we discuss the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy and a consumer proposal, what happens to mortgage debt when you file for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal and how to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in a responsible way.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Helping Keep the Homeownership Dream Alive with Tim Hudak of OREA

In my interview with Tim, we discuss measures the government could take to help keep homeownership affordable for younger folks, new real estate rules OREA is proposing for homebuyers and home sellers and whether the mortgage stress test should be tweaked.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Straight Talk on Mortgages, Real Estate and Consumer Issues with Ellen Roseman

Ellen Roseman is a journalist who sticks up for ordinary Canadians. She’s been advocating for consumer rights for the past 35 years. When you hear about consumer issues in Canada, you can’t avoid finding references to Ellen Roseman. She’s become a brand name for activism and a champion at helping consumers fight back against injustices. People praise her direct, down to earth and common sense writing style. Ellen’s personal finance and consumer columns regularly appear in the Toronto Star.