Trying to run a business in this economy is anything but easy. Uncertainty, unease and pressure from so many different factors are creating a very difficult situation for Canadian operators.

Host Mike Eppel speaks with Mike Tzimas, president of the Napoleon Group of Companies about the current situation, the impact on tariffs, and how difficult it is to be a Canadian business operator in this climate.

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It's been another week of uncertainty for the financial markets. With back and forth announcements on tariffs happening this week, it's been next to impossible to gauge what will happen next.

Host Mike Eppel is trying to make sense of it with Avery Shenfeld, Chief Economist at C-I-B-C.

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You want to save for your retirement - but where do you find the money?

Head's up - the RRSP deadline is coming up on March 3, 2025.

Host Mike Eppel is talking to an expert on why it's imperative to start saving for your retirement and how to make it less stressful.

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The "buy Canada" movement remains strong in the wake of tariffs levied against Canada, with more being tariffs reportedly on the way.

So how far would you go to buy Canadian?

Host Mike Eppel speaks to retail analyst Bruce Winder about economic show of patriotism and whether or not it's sustainable in this economy.

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Is anything making sense anymore in this economy?  

Between the ping-ponging markets, the on and off tariffs and the latest economic data, the week's been far from boring.

To make sense of it all, host Mike Eppel speaks with Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada.  

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Going to Florida to escape the Canadian winter - pretty normal for a large number of Canadians.  

Going to Florida in this economy?  Anything but.  

With the tariff threat and the weakened Canadian dollar, it's all feeling upside down.  And what's happening with Snowbirds who normally spend the entire winter in the warmer U.S. climes?  

Host Mike Eppel speaks with Wayne Smith, Director of the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Research, at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Toronto Metropolitan University.  

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If you weren't sure what was going to happen with interest rates with the new U.S. administration in place, you're not alone. 

We're just days ahead from the first policy announcement from the Bank of Canada and it's to be interesting to see where it goes.

 Host Mike Eppel speaks with Royce Mendes, Managing Director and head of Macrostrategy at Desjardins Capital Markets.

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Has the first week of January felt like A LOT?  

You're not alone.  There are so many things going on in this economy right now that could impact you.  

Host Mike Eppel is here to break down all the headlines that have made up this very busy news week including the Canadian dollar, the threat of tariffs and takeover and Meta abandoning fact-checkers.  

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There are still more questions than answers after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation this week.

That includes legislation involving your finances.

Host Kris McCusker speaks to Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax and Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth about how people should treat changes around capital gains and a proposed extension on charitable donations.

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It was a volatile year for the Canadian economy.  Host Mike Eppel speaks with Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO about what predictions came true this year and what Canadians can expect in 2025.  

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