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Cost of Living

Cost of Living

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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.

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Episodes
  • Split up? In this economy?!

    Split up? In this economy?!
    Sep 5 2025

    About one in three marriages end in divorce in Canada. But the high cost of housing has some people doing the unthinkable — continuing to live with their ex.
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    26 mins
  • From the archives: Your questions about the economy

    From the archives: Your questions about the economy
    Aug 29 2025

    This week, we dug through the vaults to find the best of your questions! Like, why does a deli roast chicken cost less than cooking one yourself? What's the deal with reverse mortgages? And do charities really make money from those giant clothing donation bins?
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    28 mins
  • Has Canada's EV dream stalled?

    Has Canada's EV dream stalled?
    Aug 22 2025

    Canadians have hit the breaks on buying electric vehicles. But to meet the federal mandate, 10 years from now, every new vehicle sold in this country will have to be zero emission. So how are we going to get there?
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    28 mins
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