Unemployment the new Dark Knight
Stats Canada put out their latest unemployment numbers and as usual they will not make you dance, and more part-time jobs are being created.
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The Church Bazaar and Uncluttering
If there is a church bazaar in your area, donate to them, it will help them, and it will help unclutter your house as well!
Nortel a Dinosaur?
Would Nortel survive? Would the government bail out this teetering tech giant? #SpoilerAlert no, they did not, and it went the way of Bre-X
My House is worth 67% More
Is House value that important? Is my house an investment or merely somewhere where I lay my hat? It goes up in value, for now.
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 long-standing price disparities between Canada and the U.S., highlighting examples like CDs and everyday consumer goods. It also reflects on the concept of “The Tim Horton’s Savings Plan” and explores how behavioral saving strategies could tie into spending habits. The post also includes housing market data from Stats Canada, showing how new housing prices varied across cities in April 2008, with explosive growth in places like Regina and Saskatoon. While historical, the lessons about pricing fairness and savings habits remain timely for Canadians.
