• Cost of Living

  • By: CBC
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Cost of Living

By: CBC
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  • 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
  • Why thrifting has lost some of its thrill

    Why thrifting has lost some of its thrill
    Nov 1 2024

    Remember when you could find vintage designer stuff at Goodwill? These days, you're more likely to find piles of fast fashion. So what happened? Also, we explore why North America is swooning over Asian beauty products and the promise of "glass skin." Plus, what a warming Arctic means for business in Canada's great white north.

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    28 mins
  • Why apples got so fancy (and pricey)

    Why apples got so fancy (and pricey)
    Oct 25 2024

    We explore how the Honeycrisp sparked a revolution in choice, and why we're willing to pay the price. Also, what it takes to make sure Fido is well taken care of when you're gone. Also, tiny condos used to be no-brainer investments but — not anymore. Thousands of them are now sitting on the market in Toronto. So, could this mean the return of livable spaces?
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    28 mins
  • Mind the prosperity gap

    Mind the prosperity gap
    Oct 18 2024

    Canadians pay more for the same stuff as Americans, but earn less. We explore why the gap is widening and what it means for our future. Also, table for one? More people are dining alone and restaurants are welcoming them with open arms. Plus, why big companies are a fact of life in Canada.

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    28 mins

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