Sunday, October 17, 2010

‘BURN MY MORTGAGE’ HELPS FAMILIES KILL HIGH LIVING COSTS - What's On In Vancouver

‘BURN MY MORTGAGE’ HELPS FAMILIES KILL HIGH LIVING COSTS
October 16, 2010 by whatsoninvancouver

Most of us would be a whole lot richer if we’d just pour the same energy into cutting down our mortgages that we put into entertainment, recreation and food — and it’s not that hard to do. That’s the message financial planner Kelley Keehn says she wants to get across in “Burn My Mortgage,” airing Tuesdays on W Network.

“In all fairness to people, a mortgage can be overwhelming,” she says.
“You get it done, you chuck it in a drawer, and you never look at it again. A lot of people don’t truly know their rates. They don’t know what they can pay down on their mortgage. “So first and foremost, the show is about showing people where their money is going and what they could be doing with it.”

When people see what they could be doing to free themselves from their house debt, Keehn says, “they’re all kinds of shocked and surprised.”

Read the full story: http://www.whatsoninvancouver.ca/burn-my-mortgage%E2%80%99-helps-families-kill-high-living-costs/

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Treat your mortgage like a salami - YourHome.ca


Treat your mortgage like a salami
October 8, 2010

Jennifer Wilson

YOURHOME.CA EDITOR

Mortgages are not really the stuff dreams are made of. But freedom from those monthly payments should be, says Burn My Mortgage co-host Chad Bisch, noting that the dream is to actually “own” your home —ot owe the bank the majority of its value.


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Globe and Mail's Cash Clash - She wants to rent, he wants to buy

Melissa and Frank, 30, Toronto

She’s a family medicine resident at a busy hospital, he’s a PhD candidate in computer science. They may have big brains, but they also have a big dilemma: Should these first-time homebuyers keep renting and save up for their dream house – and risk higher prices – or get into the market now?

Read the full article and my response here: www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/she-wants-to-rent-he-wants-to-buy/article1752837/

Friday, October 8, 2010

Globe & Mail's Cash Clash - He wants a condo, she wants a house

It's a classic young, professional couple's dilemma - house vs. condo close to his office.

Read the article and my advice. Weigh in if you agree.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/he-wants-a-condo-she-wants-a-house/article1743990/

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Burn My Mortage (yes, please!), a new show on W Network helps families - Canada.com & National Post


Burn My Mortage (yes, please!), a new show on W Network helps families

National Post / Canada.com
October 1, 2010



http://www.canada.com/Health/Burn+Mortage+please+show+Network+helps+families/3610429/story.html

Kelley Keehn, a financial expert and the author of six books, and Chad Bisch, who is known as “the motivator,” host Burn My Mortgage.Photograph by: Handout, NPW Network is debuting a high-octane half-hour series this Tues., Oct. 5, called Burn My Mortgage (don’t we wish?). Think of it as a Biggest Loser for homeowners. With hard work and self-control, prodded along by financial whizzes, you can shave hundreds of thousands of dollars off your mortgage.

The show follows families through money-based challenges, in which they learn lessons. There are two hosts, Kelley Keehn, a financial expert and the author of six books, and Chad Bisch, who is known as “the motivator.” Mr. Bisch navigates the families through challenges and inspires them to take action. Each family that follows the rules and successfully completes the challenges receives a savings reward of up to $50,000 from Manulife One. Now that’s incentive.

Get a sneak look at the first episode at: wnetwork.com/Shows/BurnMyMortgage.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Want to burn your mortgage? Online discussion with the Globe & Mail Oct 6 at 11 am (ET)

Online discussion, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. (ET) with the Globe & Mail - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/want-to-burn-your-mortgage/article1730325/

Want to burn your mortgage?
Published Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010 12:31PM EDT
Last updated Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010 3:40PM EDTMost borrowers dream of the day they can say goodbye to monthly payments and set their mortgage papers ablaze. However, few take advantage of the options they have available to reach that day sooner.

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. (ET), financial expert Kelley Keehn and Chad Bisch, co-hosts of the show Burn My Mortgage, will answer your questions about how to cut your household spending and pay down your mortgage faster.

In the meantime, you can check out the first episode of Burn My Mortgage online, or tune in to W Network on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 8 (ET) for the premiere.