Never Buy the Model Home
Never buy the model home , as you can never be sure how well it was constructed in the first place. It most likely was put up quickly and not carefully.
Jon Stewart vs Jim Cramer !
Jon Stewart vs Jim Cramer was a classic smackdown with Stewart skewering Cramer’s commentaries during the great meltdown of 2008-09.
Bad Unemployment and No Pensions
The unemployment numbers for February 2009 were pretty bad, and private pensions in 2008 lost a lot of value as well.
Random Thoughts: Bye Bye Bernie
With Bernie Madoff pleading guilty to 11 fraud charges, be vigilant with investments & research. Random thoughts & spring time change. (bernie)
Canada in a Good Place? {March 2009}
In March 2009, amid the global financial crisis, Canada was praised by the Bank of Canada, the IMF, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper for being in a strong position to recover faster than other economies. While optimism was widespread, the article reminds readers to maintain financial skepticism and prepare for uncertainties. It also delves into bank service fees, questioning why certain banking activities—like using a Line of Credit—are free while traditional chequing accounts incur charges. A reflection on financial policies and consumer banking in Canada during economic turbulence.
Keywords: Canada, Bank of Canada, financial crisis, recession, economic recovery, banking fees, financial planning
