
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

If it feels like the price of everything from flights to juice boxes never stay put — you're not wrong. And artificial intelligence could make those prices even more slippery. Also, we look at the rewards and risk of credit card churning and why so m... more
AI has all the ingredients needed for a bubble. So if it pops, could it put us all at risk? We also revisit a Halloween favourite about buying and selling haunted houses and we speak to author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic about why being yourself at work ... more
Creative destruction is a way of explaining how new ideas destroy the old in an economy. In an ideal world, these changes make us all healthier and wealthier, right? Right?! With AI promising to upend the economy, we speak with Avi Goldfarb from the ... more
This week, we answer some of your burning questions about the economy. Like, why does Canada import stuff that we produce here? Should you pay in CAD when travelling abroad? And, how expensive is the #rvlife?
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I enjoy the Cost of Living. However, I dislike the ad placements. Right in the middle of a story, an ad seems to be jammed in a la YouTube. If you want to run ads, do them at reasonable transition points… not without warning when they’ll completely break the flow of the story in progress.
Always topical, easy to understand, and entertaining at the same time. Wish the podcast was longer because it’s so good!
This show is the CBC doing what it does best and should do more of: presenting relevant information in a fun way. This show breaks down topics about the economy and finances in a way that is accessible to everyone. I also love that it spotlights big new ideas from academics. Good work everyone!
One of my favs - always engaging topics.
The episodes are engaging, informative, and relevant. The topics focus on the issues impacting everyday Canadian’s wallet. Always love listening! Now one of my favourite CBC shows.
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The content explores the multifaceted relationship between economics and daily life, examining how monetary factors influence everything from personal finance to broader economic policies. Episodes feature discussions on various pressing issues, including tax strategies, housing markets, the feasibility of Canada joining the EU, and the complexities of retirement savings. With a focus on Canadian perspectives, the program stands out by combining humor with insightful analysis, making economic topics relatable and engaging for listeners. It is particularly notable for tackling complex subjects without oversimplifying them, ensuring informed discussions grounded in real-world applications.
Listeners can expect a rich combination of expert in... more
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1. Will Quinn
2. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
3. Avi Goldfarb
4. Brent Reynolds
5. Jordan LaBelle
6. Mathieu Gagnon
7. Jennifer Weatherhead
8. Mark Bergen
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