Times are tough for many Canadians - and maybe spending money you don't have doesn't fit into your plans this year.Or maybe you want the money you do spend on gifts to be put to good use.Lisa Hannam is the Editor in Chief at MoneySense.ca.She speaks to Kris McCusker about how to have an awkward conversation if you don't want to buy gifts this year - and would rather focus on what's really important.  
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Times are tough for many Canadians - and maybe spending money you don't have doesn't fit into your plans this year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or maybe you want the money you do spend on gifts to be put to good use.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lisa Hannam is the Editor in Chief at MoneySense.ca.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She speaks to Kris McCusker about how to have an awkward conversation if you don't want to buy gifts this year - and would rather focus on what's really important.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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Times are tough for many Canadians - and maybe spending money you don't have doesn't fit into your plans this year.

Or maybe you want the money you do spend on gifts to be put to good use.

Lisa Hannam is the Editor in Chief at MoneySense.ca.

She speaks to host Kris McCusker about how to have an awkward conversation if you don't want to buy gifts this year - and would rather focus on what's really important.



Is it okay to skip the presents this holiday season?

You can now literally finance, anything.   Host Richard Southern is speaking with Tom Rakocevic, Ontario NDP MPP and Privacy Manager, John Halligan on this episode of In This Economy.   
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<description>&lt;p&gt;You can now literally finance, anything.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host Richard Southern is speaking with Tom Rakocevic, Ontario NDP MPP and Privacy Manager, John Halligan on this episode of In This Economy.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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You can now literally finance, anything.  

Host Richard Southern is speaking with Tom Rakocevic, Ontario NDP MPP and Privacy Manager, John Halligan on this episode of In This Economy. 


How dangerous is it to buy now, pay later?

If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.  A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.  Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.   
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<description>&lt;p&gt;If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.  

A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.  

Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.  

 

It costs HOW MUCH to raise a kid in Canada?!?

You're about to get a break on the GST/HST on a bunch of items just in time for Christmas.  On top of that, $250 cheques will be mailed out to Canadians this spring who make under a certain amount.  But is this really a gift to the economy?  In This Economy host Mike Eppel speaks to Managing Director, Canadian Rates & Macro Strategist at BMO, Benjamin Reitzes. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;You're about to get a break on the GST/HST on a bunch of items just in time for Christmas.  On top of that, $250 cheques will be mailed out to Canadians this spring who make under a certain amount.  But is this really a gift to the economy?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Economy host Mike Eppel speaks to Managing Director, Canadian Rates &amp; Macro Strategist at BMO, Benjamin Reitzes. &lt;/p&gt;
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You're about to get a break on the GST/HST on a bunch of items just in time for Christmas.  On top of that, $250 cheques will be mailed out to Canadians this spring who make under a certain amount.  But is this really a gift to the economy? 

In This Economy host Mike Eppel speaks to Managing Director, Canadian Rates & Macro Strategist at BMO, Benjamin Reitzes. 


Breaking down the federal government's GST holiday

The colder weather has finally arrived, and with it a big question: Is it time to put winter tires on the car? Climate change may have you questioning the necessity of winter tires, and the price tag is certainly not making that decision any easier. So we want to know, are winter tires worth the upfront cost? And what do they really do anyway? GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca.  
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<description>&lt;p&gt;The colder weather has finally arrived, and with it a big question: Is it time to put winter tires on the car? Climate change may have you questioning the necessity of winter tires, and the price tag is certainly not making that decision any easier. So we want to know, are winter tires worth the upfront cost? And what do they really do anyway? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The colder weather has finally arrived, and with it a big question: Is it time to put winter tires on the car? Climate change may have you questioning the necessity of winter tires, and the price tag is certainly not making that decision any easier. So we want to know, are winter tires worth the upfront cost? And what do they really do anyway? 

Winter tires are expensive. But are they worth the investment?

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