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Tim Horton’s Saving Plan (revisited)
A Canadian derivation of the latte savings plan is, the Double-Double savings plan or the Tim Horton’s savings plan. Less coffee more money in your pocket. No it won’t make you a millionaire, but it might help control your spending a little more.
Let’s Roll Up The Rim(TM)
Yes, it is Roll Up the Rim to Win (TM) time again at Tim Horton’s, a time as hallowed as Spring in Canada, causing normal folks to drink copious amounts of coffee to ensure they… Read More »Let’s Roll Up The Rim(TM)
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.
When do you walk away from an old car?
This past weekend, I got to enjoy an out of town tournament with my daughter and we had a great time as usual, however, there was one incident that marred the weekend a little, and… Read More »When do you walk away from an old car?
