• Summary

  • The Cost of Living ♥s money — how it makes (or breaks) us. We untangle the economic forces at play and transform our understanding of how money shapes our lives. Discover how everyday decisions connect with the larger economy in ways big, small, good, bad, obvious and unseen on The Cost of Living.

    Copyright © CBC 2024
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Episodes
  • Boomers are loaded. So why the seniors' discount?
    Jul 26 2024

    Canadians under 65 are now more likely to experience poverty than seniors, so is it time to throw some discounts their way? Also, why Reddit is eclipsing Facebook and X and how the economics of today's music industry force musicians to squeeze their superfans.

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    26 mins
  • How to claim a forgotten fortune
    Jul 19 2024

    Do you know where all your money is? With $2 billion in unclaimed cash in Canada, we'll tell you how to figure out if some of it's yours. Also, Mandy Rennehan (the blue-collar CEO) explains how a shortage of tradespeople costs us all and we explore why Canada becoming poorer than many of its friends.

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    28 mins
  • Dead brands brought back to life
    Jul 12 2024

    J.Crew, Aldo and Modrobes are making a comeback — we explain why they're worth resurrecting. Also, how malls are designed to keep you feeling lost, happy and shopping. Plus, the real life Succession story of the Rogers family. (Originally aired March 17, 2024)

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    28 mins

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