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Season 7 Episode 43
There's more than one way to save, so why not try something new? Like an "unbreakable piggy bank"? Plus, how much do Canadians need to save to enjoy …
2 months ago
AI bots can shop for you. But should we trust them?
Season 7 Episode 41
AI agents can do all sorts of tasks for us — including shopping — but how do we know the bots are working for us, and not the company that made them?…
2 months, 1 week ago
Canadians are crowdfunding to pay their bills
Season 7 Episode 40
Thousands of Canadians have launched GoFundMe campaigns this year, asking for help with everyday expenses. But, as more of us struggle with the cost …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
On the brink of CUSMA talks, should Canada get tough?
Season 7 Episode 39
Canada's free trade deal is up for renegotiation and the stakes are high. More than 70 per cent of our exports head south. So does Canada need to pla…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Canadians are clinging to their jobs (even when they hate them)
Season 7 Episode 39
Switching jobs is always a risk, but with high unemployment and iffy economic vibes, right now it feels even riskier. That's why more Canadians are h…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
"Superfake" counterfeits are flooding into Canada. Here's why.
Season 7 Episode 36
High quality "superfakes" are on the rise, and luxury shoppers are lovin' it. They cost a fraction of the real thing, but who loses when everyone's b…
3 months ago
Could Canada profit from privatizing its airports?
Season 7 Episode 35
The feds are considering it, and countries like Spain and the U.K. have already gone that way. We looks to their example for what Canada can learn. P…
3 months, 1 week ago
How the avocado won our wallets
Season 7 Episode 34
Canada imports 20 times more avocados today than three decades ago — and that's no accident. We explore how the green fruit went from exotic specialt…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What will Canada do about prediction markets?
Season 7 Episode 35
Betting on a future event — like, who will be a bridesmaid at Taylor Swift's wedding — is the whole point of prediction markets. Every year, American…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Should you invest instead of buying a home?
Season 7 Episode 34
Buying real estate is seen as a surefire way to build wealth. But it's not the only option. With prices coming down and more rentals being built, the…
4 months ago