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Cost of Living

Paul Haavardsrud

Booking Overview

This is a weekly economics and personal-finance show that typically combines host-led explainers with occasional external interviews featuring journalists, economists, and public figures connected to current money and policy issues. Credible pitches include economists, business and policy experts, consumer-finance specialists, and notable figures with a timely economic angle; booking difficulty is medium because guests need clear relevance and strong expertise or public visibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 56

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 639.0k subscribers

Instagram: 770.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasting@cbc.ca

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Host

Paul Haavardsrud - Canadian journalist and CBC business reporter focused on explaining economics, business, and financial issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Economists, business and policy experts, journalists, consumer-finance specialists, and public figures with a clear connection to a timely economic or money-related issue.
Required Achievements:  
Established expertise in economics, business, finance, or public policy, Senior journalism or professional leadership experience, A notable book, documentary, research project, or public-facing initiative relevant to the episode topic

Recent Guest Discussions

Rob Russo - Canada’s Efforts To Attract Global Investment, Tax Incentives, Privatization, And Economic Policy

Benjamin McKenzie - His Anti-cryptocurrency Documentary And The Financial Risks Surrounding Crypto

Recent Topics

Business, Economics, Personal Finance, Consumer Issues, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cost of Living
:

How much can you save by welding a piggybank shut?

October 09, 2026

You'll find out when you tune into our super duper savings show! Also, we look at how much Canadians need to save to enjoy retirement and explore why we over-value the things we save (like Beanie Babies). Plus, we hear from a money coach who says if you want to save big — you need to think big. So, don't sweat the small stuff and go ahead and order that latte. (This episode originally aired June 28, 2026)

What the U.S. bond market means for your mortgage

October 03, 2026

This week, we unravel the befuddling world of U.S. bond yields (it'll be fun, we promise!) and explain why and how they're influencing Canadian lending rates. Also, how do you take your coffee? Black? Iced? Instant? If you picked that last one, you're part of a growing number of caffeinated Canadians. Plus, a brief history of the weekend. 

We avoided an oil crisis. Then diesel prices spiked.

September 26, 2026

When the Strait of Hormuz closed, many feared the worst. Analysts predicted oil could hit $200 a barrel, ushering in a global energy crisis. That hasn't happened, but it doesn't mean we're out of the woods. Also, are Pokémon cards a good investment, or are collectors being played? And — what it's really like to go bankrupt?

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