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June 2007
ATM Turns 50 ?
ATM machines have been around for a long time now, which is amazing considering how they started. Johnny Cash machine?
The Housing Bubble That Never Popped: A Look at Canadian Real Estate
Is Canada still in a housing bubble? This article, originally written in 2007, examines the housing bubble worries of the mid-2000s and reflects on how those fears foreshadowed the 2008 global housing crash. With updated 2025 commentary, we ask: did the Canadian housing bubble ever really pop? Using historical data and modern insights, we unpack long-term housing market trends, the role of interest rates, and how affordability continues to haunt the real estate market in Canada. Perfect for anyone seeking perspective on real estate cycles and bubbles in Canada.
Living Bankless
Living bankless, is that even possible these days? Yes, but you end up using some fairly sketchy and expensive services because of it.
Case Study: Refunds on Overcharging
Last month we finally replaced my wife’s phone with Bell Mobility, due to it being “old” and it also didn’t work reliably (odd battery habits and tended to not answer a lot either). We chose… Read More »Case Study: Refunds on Overcharging
