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The Cost of Living ♥s money — how it makes (or breaks) us. We untangle the economic forces at play and transform our understanding of how money shapes our lives. Discover how everyday decisions connect with the larger economy in ways big, small, good, bad, obvious and unseen on The Cost of Living.
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Canada used to be richer than OECD countries like Ireland and Austria. Well, not anymore! Economist Paul Beaudry explains how it comes down to years of declining productivity. Also, why it's a buyer's market for used EVs and why catalytic converters aren't really worth stealing anymore.
The TMX pipeline is $25-billion over budget. We explore why cost overruns are the norm rather than the exception. Plus, why those Pokémon cards you used to collect in your childhood could now land you some big coin and — the mystery and history of Visa.
New laws require employers in some provinces to be upfront about salaries in job ads — but how transparent are they when the pay range is $50,000-$150,000? Also, why retailers ask for your email address every time you buy something. Plus, Paul Haavardsrud asks Immigration Minister Marc Miller if Canada tried to do too much too fast when it opened the door to a record number of immigrants last year.
The CPP invests more than twice as much in the US than it does in Canada, but some argue it should be making Canadian money work for Canada. Also, we ask if airlines could get off the ground faster if they started charging for carry-on and whether women are the key to solving the labour shortage in the skilled trades.
Ever wondered how fast food restaurants find inspiration for new menu items? We go inside the A&W test kitchen, to find out. Also why an old-school budgeting trend is winning over young Canadians and how much money you need to be happy.
The idea of the "24-hour city" is catching on, but are Edmonton and Ottawa ready to be cities that don't sleep? Also, why is it so hard to come up with an original brand name that's not offensive in another language? Plus, why co-working spaces could become your third office.
J.Crew, Aldo and Modrobes are making a comeback. We explain why they're worth resurrecting. Also, how malls are designed to keep you feeling lost, happy and shopping and the real life Succession story of the Rogers family.
The middle class gets a lot of attention in Canadian politics. So why is it so hard to define? We look at the rise of credit card chargebacks and how they cost businesses. Also, why do cars have cell phone chargers and cup holders — but no place for your purse?
Just because that website looks legit doesn't mean it is. Also, why a British company is hoping to strike it big by buying up Canada's bowling alleys. Plus, what former prime minister Brian Mulroney's free trade deal has meant for Canada over the past 35 years.
Best Botox in a Bottle, Top Places to Eat, Best Car Wash. Is being the best really the best if you have to pay for it? Also, why you should pick up the phone when Stats Can is calling about its Labour Force Survey. Plus, will Apple's new VR headset finally make virtual reality — a reality?
Why is it easier to find a cheap bottle of wine from Europe than Canada? Why does decaf sometimes cost more than regular coffee? Who still uses cheques and why is the loonie so much lower than the greenback?
Nuclear energy is having a moment. Also, what happens when a $64-million lotto prize is up for grabs and no one claims it? Plus, rental vacancies are at an all-time low while retirement homes have room to spare.
A famous study once showed money does make you happy, but only to a point. New research shows that's not entirely true. Also, how to keep thieves from stealing your loyalty points and — your car.
If Pantone's colour of the year is "peach fuzz" — why do we seem to be surrounded by gray and beige? Also, how "loud budgeting" can help you save money while keeping your friends. Plus, what you should know before you take out an instalment loan from an online lender.
The former co-CEO of Blackberry says the key to the knowledge economy is locking up intellectual property, and Canadian companies aren't doing that. Also, how to sail through retirement on a cruise ship and why more Canadians are calling a lawyer after being laid off.
Does Gen Z lack the soft skills older employers expect? Also, what's fueling a 40 per cent jump in business insolvencies and what will Canada's economy look like in the year ahead?
Tomatoes for 99 cents/lb and five avocados for $2 — we explain how independent grocers sell produce at such low prices. Also, tips to stop spending in January and how the late Harry Rosen changed the way clothes made the Canadian man.
This week, we revisited some of the questions you asked us about0 money. Like, why does it cost more to mail stuff from Saskatoon than Shanghai? Is dry cleaning money well spent or should you roll the dice and throw that cashmere sweater in the wash? Plus more!
In this encore edition, how to swap your Canadian home for a European castle and shop smart for groceries south of the border. Also, we look at why corporate jargon — just keeps jargoning.
Guess what? The Kindle didn't kill the paperback. Indigo is refocusing on books and independent stores are making a comeback in Canada. Also, we look at why plush toy sales are way up and what baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani's 700-million-dollar contract means for fans and the future of sports.
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The biggest cost is always TAXES.
I don't mind paying the credit card fee, only if I'm paying less for the product/service. because they were supposed to have the fee incorporated in their prices, so if they are taking that oit, I should be paying less.
I agree with the caller at the end of the show. why not start a trend or hashtag to share everyone's salaries? If you're not comfortable sharing your salary, how can you expect transparency from others? or if you legally can't share that info, maybe it's time to share that too, so it leads to policy changes...
Hot Garbage… misleading title.