In This Economy?!

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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A new study suggests 74% of Canadian professionals are looking to change jobs.

In this economy, is now a good time?  Is the grass always greener? 

Host Mike Eppel speaks with Martin Fox, Managing Director at Robert Walters Canada.  

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Times are tough for many Canadians - and maybe spending money you don't have doesn't fit into your plans this year.

Or maybe you want the money you do spend on gifts to be put to good use.

Lisa Hannam is the Editor in Chief at MoneySense.ca.

She speaks to Kris McCusker about how to have an awkward conversation if you don't want to buy gifts this year - and would rather focus on what's really important.

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You can now literally finance, anything.  

Host Richard Southern is speaking with Tom Rakocevic, Ontario NDP MPP and Privacy Manager, John Halligan on this episode of In This Economy.  

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If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.  

A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.  

Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.  

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You're about to get a break on the GST/HST on a bunch of items just in time for Christmas.  On top of that, $250 cheques will be mailed out to Canadians this spring who make under a certain amount.  But is this really a gift to the economy?  

In This Economy host Mike Eppel speaks to Managing Director, Canadian Rates & Macro Strategist at BMO, Benjamin Reitzes. 

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The colder weather has finally arrived, and with it a big question: Is it time to put winter tires on the car? Climate change may have you questioning the necessity of winter tires, and the price tag is certainly not making that decision any easier. So we want to know, are winter tires worth the upfront cost? And what do they really do anyway? 

GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca. 

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This holiday season, about one third of Canadians are planning to either buy fewer gifts, or spend less on the gifts they do buy because they're struggling with their finances. Today, we're looking at ways to limit holiday spending without disappointing anyone. 

GUEST: Shannon Lee Simmons, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM)  and founder of the award winning New School of Finance. 

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Many of us, at one point or another, have thought about changing banks. But with those thoughts comes a little uncertainty. How much time will it take? How much money will it cost? Will it impact my borrowing power? Today we tackle everything you need to know about switching banks, so you can understand your options and make a sound decision. 

GUEST: Rubina Ahmed-Haq, personal finance expert and multimedia journalist.

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You may have seen recent headlines about Canada's economy adding 47,000 new jobs in September and full-time employment seeing the largest gain in two years. These numbers sound positive, but do they tell the full story? What does this mean for people currently looking for work? And how does it help, or hinder, those who are currently employed but hoping for a  raise or promotion?

GUEST: Emily Durham is a career coach and host of The Straight Shooter Recruiter podcast. 

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