Short Takes for a Friday May 2008
Unbelievable! Gas station owners in Quebec face charges of price fixing. Explore the implications of this practice on gas prices and consumer affordability.
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June 2008
Canada vs U.S. Prices at Dollar Parity: Why We Still Paid 18% More in 2008
In 2008, even with the Canadian dollar at parity with the U.S. dollar, Canadian consumers still paid significantly more — up to 18% more on identical goods, according to a BMO survey. This article examines… Read More »Canada vs U.S. Prices at Dollar Parity: Why We Still Paid 18% More in 2008
Debt Makes Me Sick
Yesterday I revealed that carrying debt is making me sick (not figuratively, but physically). I am impressed that I confessed this truth about myself: debt makes me sick. In my situation, it is better to… Read More »Debt Makes Me Sick
Mortgage That’s the Ticket, for me, but first no rate cut
In 2008 the Bank of Canada thought 3% was a low rate, however we learned mortgage and interest rates went much lower.
RRSP or Mortgage Payment?
In Canada, deciding between mortgage payments and RRSP savings isn’t simple. Explore the best RRSP vs mortgage Canada strategy for 2025.
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