• Cost of Living

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Cost of Living

By: CBC
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  • Summary

  • Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the Cost of Living connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.
    Copyright © CBC 2024
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Episodes
  • No, your kids don't want your stuff

    No, your kids don't want your stuff
    Nov 30 2024

    Older generations accumulated all the trappings of a good life. Now, as they downsize or pass away -- what happens to all of it? We have good news for new Canadians who need a credit history. And - is now the right time to bet big on carbon capture and storage?

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    26 mins
  • Does anyone go to the movies anymore?

    Does anyone go to the movies anymore?
    Nov 23 2024

    Some are calling it "the year of the flop". But movie ticket sales have been sliding for two decades. Does Hollywood have a third act? We explain why weather forecasting is now a multi-billion dollar industry around the world. And, is the free trade era over? Former deputy PM, John Manley weighs in.

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    28 mins
  • What do Star Wars, Twilight and Harry Styles have in common?

    What do Star Wars, Twilight and Harry Styles have in common?
    Nov 16 2024

    They've all inspired thousands of Fan Fiction stories. But what used to be dismissed as amateur writing has now become major fodder for publishers and Hollywood. Also, how breaking up with your boo can lead to breaking up with your favourite grocery store. Plus, why Canadians are drinking less booze.

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    28 mins

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