In This Economy?!

By: Frequency Podcast Network
  • Summary

  • Real people with real problems get realistic solutions. Your guide to understanding an unpredictable economy. Are you stressed out about your finances? Feel like the odds are stacked against you? We are too. It feels like we should be able to afford all of these things as adults — a house, a car, raising children...even just a social life— but so many of us simply find it out of reach. How did the economy find itself here? Why are things the way they are? And how can we make it work anyway? Each week, we take one of your problems and bring it straight to the experts. We find out how we ended up in this mess, and what you can do to achieve your personal goals. The economy might be unpredictable, but your success doesn’t have to be.
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Episodes
  • What's going to happen to interest rates next week?
    Jan 25 2025

    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.

    Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

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    13 mins
  • In This Economy week in review: fact checks, threats and the slumping Canadian dollar
    Jan 12 2025

    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.

    Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

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    20 mins
  • What does the Trudeau resignation mean for your finances?
    Jan 8 2025

    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.

    Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

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    12 mins

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