{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"RAEdio Podcast","title":"Financial Strategies for Aspiring Homeowners / Kelley Keehn","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/58ce7dbf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1992,"description":"In this episode of the RAEdio Podcast, host Mark speaks with Kelley Keehn, financial educator and CEO of the Moneywise Institute, about the financial and emotional realities of homeownership. Kelley shares practical guidance on saving for a down payment, understanding affordability beyond what the bank approves, recognizing signs of overextension, using home equity wisely, and balancing mortgage repayment with other financial priorities—while reminding listeners that the right path depends on their goals, lifestyle and overall financial picture.\nKey Topics\nHome ownership as emotional and financial journey\nDownpayment saving strategies including FHSA, TFSA, and RSP\nSigns you're ready to buy a home\nPsychology of home ownership and cultural differences\nHow to pay off your mortgage early and build equity\nWebsite:\nKelley Keehn\nMoneyWise Institute\nGuest Links:\nLinkedIn","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xQxTmZD7tPJobYw1bl37Ymq03H4lFcPBK2KA8aABjmM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMmFi/ZmJjNjVhZGJiYTk5/MTc3ZDdhMDFiMGJl/YjZkMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}