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. She’s also the host of the MoneySaver Podcast, a podcast that teaches you how to make smart choices at every stage of your life, safeguard your interests and protect yourself from poor advice.

In my interview with Ellen, we discuss how to avoid costly mistakes with the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, collateral mortgages and how to protect yourself when signing a buyer representation agreement with a realtor.