# Bruce Sellery

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Using Home Equity in Retirement: Reverse Mortgages and Other Options

Could the equity in your home help fund a more secure retirement? Susan Pimento, author of Your Retirement Reset: How to Convert Home Equity into Financial Security, joins Bruce Sellery to examine when a reverse mortgage may or may not make sense. They explore the costs and risks, alternatives such…

Divorce and Your Mortgage: What Separating Couples Need to Know

A separation or divorce can make an already complicated mortgage even harder to manage. Neil Drepaul, director of Canadian Mortgage Services, joins Bruce Sellery to discuss joint mortgage responsibility, home equity buyouts, refinancing, renewals and qualifying on one income. He explains how lender…

Renters’ Rights in Canada: Evictions, Repairs and How to Advocate for Yourself

Renters may feel powerless in a competitive housing market, but they still have important legal rights. ACORN Canada national board representative Nichola Taylor joins Bruce Sellery to explain what Canadian tenants should know about rent increases, evictions, repairs, maintenance and withholding re…

5 Debt Mistakes Keeping You Stuck, and How to Break Free

Getting out of debt takes more than willpower; it takes a strategy. Financial coach and Broad Money founder Alanna Abramsky joins Bruce Sellery to reveal five common debt mistakes: not knowing your numbers, relying on willpower instead of systems, ignoring emotional spending triggers, making only m…

Are You House Poor? The True Cost of Owning a Home

Think you know what your home costs you every month? Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada, says many Canadians may be missing more than they realize. We dig into the costs that go beyond the mortgage or rent—and why so many Albertans are feeling the squeeze. Plus, one simple way to get a clearer p…

How to Save Money on Home Repairs, Spot AI Scams & Navigate Housing Costs

Want to save money on home repairs and protect your finances from increasingly sophisticated scams? On this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery talks with contractor and DIY creator Ken Long about practical home maintenance, preventing costly repairs, and knowing when to call …

Small Business Cash Flow: Lessons from the Financial Clarity Index

Strong revenue doesn’t always mean a healthy business—or a reliable paycheque for its owner. Bruce Sellery speaks with ZenBooks principal Eric Saumure about the Financial Clarity Index and what it reveals about Canadian small business finances. From owners delaying their own pay to gaps in emergenc…

AI Scams and Deepfakes: How to Protect Your Money

AI-generated images, videos, and impersonations are making financial scams harder to spot. Bruce Sellery talks with University of Toronto assistant professor Aviad Levis about how deepfakes work, why fraud detection is an evolving challenge, and what consumers can do to reduce their risk. Learn why…

Canada’s Housing Affordability Challenge: Why Supply Matters

Why is housing so expensive in Canada, and what would it take to make it more affordable? Bruce Sellery speaks with CMHC deputy chief economist Aled ab Iorwerth about the housing supply challenge, regional differences, and what recent research reveals about the need for more homes. Explore how cons…

Save Money on Home Repairs: DIY Maintenance Tips with Ken Long

Small home maintenance tasks can help prevent big repair bills—but how do you know what to tackle yourself? Bruce Sellery talks with contractor, carpenter, and DIY creator Ken Long about building confidence with tools, seasonal maintenance, and the difference between preventing problems and paying …