Karen MacDonough, a nurse from Quincy, Mass., shares her shocking experience of facing foreclosure on her home despite diligently paying her mortgage for 17 years. The podcast discusses the resurgence of 'zombie mortgages' where old debts come back to life, legal battles against debt collectors, and the challenges faced by homeowners fighting to keep their homes.

Karen MacDonough, a Quincy, Massachusetts homeowner, shares her shocking experience of facing foreclosure after discovering forgotten second mortgages from the housing bubble. She recounts the surreal moment when her property was threatened unexpectedly, leading to the realization of 'zombie mortgages' re-emerging to haunt homeowners. The discussion reveals how these dormant debts are being revived by aggressive collectors, creating turmoil for many families. Karen's emotional journey highlights the complex intersections of personal finance and larger economic forces.