The TMX pipeline is $25-billion over budget. We explore why cost overruns are the norm rather than the exception. Plus, why those Pokémon cards you used to collect in your childhood could now land you some big coin and — the mystery and history of Visa.

New laws require employers in some provinces to be upfront about salaries in job ads — but how transparent are they when the pay range is $50,000-$150,000? Also, why retailers ask for your email address every time you buy something. Plus, Paul Haavardsrud asks Immigration Minister Marc Miller if Canada tried to do too much too fast when it opened the door to a record number of immigrants last year. 

The CPP invests more than twice as much in the US than it does in Canada, but some argue it should be making Canadian money work for Canada. Also, we ask if airlines could get off the ground faster if they started charging for carry-on and whether women are the key to solving the labour shortage in the skilled trades.

Ever wondered how fast food restaurants find inspiration for new menu items? We go inside the A&W test kitchen, to find out. Also why an old-school budgeting trend is winning over young Canadians and how much money you need to be happy.

The idea of the "24-hour city" is catching on, but are Edmonton and Ottawa ready to be cities that don't sleep? Also, why is it so hard to come up with an original brand name that's not offensive in another language? Plus, why co-working spaces could become your third office. 

J.Crew, Aldo and Modrobes are making a comeback. We explain why they're worth resurrecting. Also, how malls are designed to keep you feeling lost, happy and shopping and the real life Succession story of the Rogers family.

Tune into this bonus podcast we put together with our friends at CBC's investigative consumer program, Marketplace. Erica Johnson joins Paul Haavardsrud to uncover how banks are pushing products people don’t need, at higher prices, and the questions you should ask before signing on the dotted line.

If you want to see the hidden camera footage featured on this podcast, go to YouTube or CBC Gem and search for the full report called: The Big Bank Upsell.

The middle class gets a lot of attention in Canadian politics. So why is it so hard to define? We look at the rise of credit card chargebacks and how they cost businesses. Also, why do cars have cell phone chargers and cup holders — but no place for your purse? 

Just because that website looks legit doesn't mean it is. Also, why a British company is hoping to strike it big by buying up Canada's bowling alleys. Plus, what former prime minister Brian Mulroney's free trade deal has meant for Canada over the past 35 years.

Best Botox in a Bottle, Top Places to Eat, Best Car Wash. Is being the best really the best if you have to pay for it? Also, why you should pick up the phone when Stats Can is calling about its Labour Force Survey. Plus, will Apple's new VR headset finally make virtual reality — a reality?