Unemployment Up Again to 8.0% March 2009
Unemployment in March 2009, was at a high 8.0% , and at the time I was unemployed as well. Things got better but only after a long wait.
Financial Planning: Like Meccano?
Financial planning can feel overwhelming—like staring at a box of metal pieces and bolts from a Meccano set. But just like those childhood projects, it all starts with the first step. This post compares building a financial plan to constructing something incredible with Meccano: start small, gain confidence, and build complexity gradually. Whether you’re tackling debt or planning for retirement, it’s all about starting where you are and committing to build.
Keywords: Meccano, financial planning, personal finance, budgeting, debt reduction, step-by-step savings, money management, financial goals
The Madness Ends
In April 2009, “madness” didn’t just describe basketball—it defined the stock market and economic anxiety. This post captures the uncertainty of that era: collapsing markets, whispers of the Bank of Canada printing money, mortgage rate shifts, and even the surprising number of Canadian billionaires. The financial chaos of 2009 might have ended on paper, but the aftershocks—and the lessons—still resonate.
Keywords: Madness, financial markets, Bank of Canada, mortgage rates, Canadian economy, 2009 crash, inflation, stock market volatility
Coming Week Financially
This coming week could be quite interesting for many different reasons but here are just a few. Labour Numbers Stats Canada will be publishing a new Labour Survey this week and we shall see if… Read More »Coming Week Financially
On Losing Everything
What happens on losing everything in a fire ? A very interesting question answered in this very interesting Ted series chat by David Hoffman.
