Retirement can feel overwhelming when headlines insist you need millions before you can stop working. But is that actually true? In this episode, we hear from young Canadians with very different visions of life after work. Then retirement reporter Meera Raman sits down with financial planner Moira Rose Váně to challenge some of the biggest assumptions about ... Show More
Apr 2026
Your “starter home” might be your forever home
For decades, there was a formula for homeownership. Buy something small, maybe a condo or a townhouse, watch its value rise, and then eventually move up to something bigger. But that formula is breaking down for many young Canadians. Today, we’re looking at what happens when an i ... Show More
26m 6s
Apr 2026
Thanks to AI, your resume is perfect. So is everyone else’s
Breaking into the job market has always been tough, but right now, it feels harder than usual. Hiring is slow. Competition is high. And at the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the kinds of tasks that once defined entry-level roles. So what’s really behind this shift ... Show More
28m 43s
Jul 2024
The Unconventional Approach Some Millennials Are Taking to Buy a Home
Millennials are taking matters into their own hands with the dueling crises of housing unaffordability and loneliness…by buying houses together. Brilliant move or total mess? We’ve got the inside scoop on both outcomes. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be ... Show More
34m 44s
Sep 2025
Home is where the debt is
Is the dream of home ownership slipping out of reach for many Americans? Prices are climbing, supply can’t keep up with demand, and high interest rates are keeping sellers on the side-lines.Tariffs and rising construction costs are squeezing builders too, piling more pressure on ... Show More
17m 31s
Jul 2025
"I'm A F#cking Multi-Millionaire" - Heated Debate Over Homeownership As Prices SKYROCKET
Home prices hit a record high in June, but sales are sinking. The PBD Podcast breaks down why buyers are stuck on the sidelines, mortgage rates above 6.5%, rising taxes and insurance, and why sellers aren’t desperate enough to drop prices. The panel also debates the true value of ... Show More
21m 22s