Episodes

  • Where to find the money to make an RRSP contribution
    Feb 22 2025

    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.

    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
  • How far are you willing to go to buy Canadian?
    Feb 14 2025

    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.

    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
  • Is anything making sense anymore in this economy?
    Feb 8 2025

    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.

    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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    17 mins
  • Wintering in Florida? In This Economy!?
    Jan 31 2025

    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.

    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
  • 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