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The National Canadians pay big fees for Internet — so why don't they switch companies?
Canadians pay some of the biggest fees for Internet service, and Canada's big telecommunication companies are raising their prices — so why don't Canadians switch to other companies? There are many alternatives to Bell, Rogers and Telus, but consumers seem reluctant to switch. CBC News takes a look at why Canadians continue to pay huge fees even as they complain ...
- 2018
- 00:05:31
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/02/2018
On the Money Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is supposed to protect you during those "rainy days" — that is, in cases of illness, disaster, job loss or other unexpected events. Are Canadians today prepared for these kinds of financial bumps? This On the Money segment from CBC's Peter Armstrong paints a grim picture of Canadians' average savings.
- 2016
- 00:06:58
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/30/2017
Marketplace Online Reviews: Faking It
The better the reviews, the more we trust a business. And for companies that means a better bottom line. In a months-long investigation and excellent business ethics primer, Marketplace went undercover posing as a new business to discover how companies can buy a positive reputation online. They reveal an entire industry devoted to helping businesses mislead consumers. Host Erica Johnson reveals how ...
- 2014
- 00:20:36
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2015
Marketplace Debt Nation: Personal Finances in Crisis
As never before, Canada is a nation in debt. In fact, we’ve reached the point where the average Canadian family owes more than it earns. Marketplace met with three families living close to the edge. Like so many Canadians, they are living on credit and paying massive amounts of interest. Is there any way out in a world where money is ...
- 2008
- 00:50:13
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
Fortune Hunters Boomerism: Business Targets Retirees
Boomers are that ubiquitous group of babies born between 1947 and 1966. They're Canada's biggest demographic and they control even bigger bucks! And while some of them are getting ready to retire, they aren't your average blue-haired shuffleboard enthusiasts. They're active, web-savvy and willing to spend! Smart entrepreneurs can cash in on catering to new boomer needs. Former North American ...
- 2008
- 00:21:48
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
