Episode 323 - Renting Versus Buying a Home in Canada 2005-2024
Is renting just "throwing money away," or could it be the smarter financial choice? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in personal finance: renting versus owning a home....
19 Sep 20241h 19min
Episode 322 - Prof. Marco Sammon: How are Passive Investors Affecting the Stock Market?
Can we really understand the impact of passive ownership on the US market? Marco Sammon is an Assistant Professor in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School. During this episode, he joins us to sh...
12 Sep 20241h 9min
Episode 321 - Evidence in Practice with Håkon Kavli
How can the Rational Reminder Podcast get even better? By bringing back one of its most beloved voices, Dan Bortolotti, also known as "The Spud." In this exciting episode, hosts Ben Felix, Cameron Pas...
5 Sep 20241h 36min
Episode 320 - Kyla Scanlon: In This Economy?!
Have you ever wondered how vibes can shape the economy? Or how the economy differs from financial markets? Or even how meme stocks operate? In this episode, we dive into the intersection of economic t...
29 Aug 202453min
Episode 319 - The Ultimate RRSP vs. TFSA Showdown
Which account should you choose, a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or a Tax-free savings account (TFSA)? This is one of the most common decisions that Canadians must make when it comes to in...
22 Aug 202459min
Episode 318 - Assia Billig: Is Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Sustainable?
If you're in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), then you won't want to miss today's conversation with Canada's Chief Actuary, Assia Billig. Assia's knowledge of the CPP is extensive, having joined the Off...
15 Aug 202446min
Episode 317 - An Economist's Perspective on Capital Gains Taxes with Kevin Milligan
Today, we sit down with Professor Kevin Milligan to unpack the recent capital gain changes and the complexities of the Canadian tax system. Kevin Milligan is a Professor of Economics at the Vancouver ...
8 Aug 20241h 22min
Episode 316 - Andrew Chen: "Is everything I was taught about cross-sectional asset pricing wrong?!"
Are you curious about the hidden factors driving your investment decisions? Today's guest is Andrew Chen, a Principal Economist at the Federal Reserve Board who focuses on monetary policy and financia...
1 Aug 202443min
