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
  • Which economic predictions about 2024 actually came true?
    Dec 21 2024

    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.

    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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    22 mins
  • Is a good time to change jobs?
    Dec 12 2024

    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.

    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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    16 mins
  • Is it okay to skip the presents this holiday season?
    Dec 8 2024

    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.

    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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    11 mins
  • How dangerous is it to buy now, pay later?
    Dec 5 2024

    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.

    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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    11 mins
  • It costs HOW MUCH to raise a kid in Canada?!?
    Nov 30 2024

    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.

    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