Cost of Living

CBC

Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the Cost of Living connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.

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Chat GPT wrote this headline

Cost of Living

02/10/23 • 25 min

Some say Chat GPT has the potential to change the world. But is it steak or is it sizzle? We explain why more restaurants are demanding fees to reserve a table. Plus, why loyalty points programs don't offer as much for our loyalty these days.

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You've got mail! Looking at delivery from shippers, to drivers, to receivers

Cost of Living

12/11/20 • 27 min

The collateral dilemma: why it's harder to get bank loans when you live on a reserve

Cost of Living

06/10/22 • 26 min

This week, we explore why structures like the Indian Act make it more difficult for people to borrow money if they live on reserve. As hockey playoffs hit the finals, we ask — is there any value in stadium naming rights? Plus, we look at what's behind all the rainbow branding during Pride season.

The long road to economic recovery — and the roads mass transit is taking now, and in the future

Cost of Living

12/04/20 • 27 min

Biden, Trump and what the U.S. election could mean for Canada's economy — plus why the Bank of Canada is looking at digital currencies

Cost of Living

10/16/20 • 28 min

Why the gulf between Big Oil and Climate Change activists could mean a loss for everyone

Cost of Living

09/22/23 • 27 min

The biggest players in Big Oil met in Calgary this week at the same time thousands marched in NYC for Climate Week. Paul Haavardsrud looks at why the gulf between the two sides could mean no one wins. How cross-border shopping can save you money on your grocery bill, and why some fans of the videogame NBA 2K don't like losing a game that's charging them more to win.

Regulating tech giants and what it could mean for Canadians — and a check-in on pandemic life

Cost of Living

01/22/21 • 27 min

Juul is ordered to halt sales in the US — how did it get there?

Cost of Living

06/24/22 • 11 min

U.S. federal officials are ordering electronic cigarette company Juul to halt sales south of the border. To explain how things got to where they are, we pulled our story on the rise of Juul from September 2019 out of the archives.

From sick leave to salary transparency — with handwritten sushi jokes in between

Cost of Living

01/07/22 • 26 min

Do you know how much your colleagues make? If you did, it could help you narrow the gap between your salary and others… but not always. We also take a closer look at how the pandemic has exposed the gaps in sick leave policies across Canada. Plus we visit a Calgary sushi bar that sends 'RAW-some' thank you cards to its customers.

Making money at home, sending money abroad — and what the heck is a stonk?

Cost of Living

01/29/21 • 27 min

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How many episodes does Cost of Living have?

Cost of Living currently has 286 episodes available.

What topics does Cost of Living cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Cost of Living?

The episode title 'Chat GPT wrote this headline' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cost of Living?

The average episode length on Cost of Living is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cost of Living released?

Episodes of Cost of Living are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Cost of Living?

The first episode of Cost of Living was released on Jan 9, 2020.

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Cost of Living

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