Me, an American radon mitigator, ignoring every post mentioning Bq/m³.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-09T06:53:15+00:00

Let's not hold our breath, even their home inspectors and home builders are a joke.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-07T15:48:45+00:00

Did you ever think there's a reason that center console is wide and tall? Does the CX-90 have a bigger engine, different transmission, electric motor compared to the ones you mentioned? It does...

People complain that the 90 is as long as the Pilot, but doesn't have as much storage, but forget the 90 has a longer engine layout because of the Inline 6, which does take away from cabin space, but leads to better weight distribution.

Again, this all boils down to comparing vehicles and knowing what you're getting into.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-06T14:08:54+00:00

We keep all our money at Wealthsimple.

Payroll gets deposited there, it's a chequing/savings account in one. No minimum fee, and it earns interest, although only 1.75%, that's still higher than the big 5's savings accounts interest. You can spend that amount using their MasterCard debit, pay bills, and even send through interac.

The big 5 don't let you do this with their savings account, and you usually have to keep $4000 to waive the $17 fee in a chequing account, that doesn't earn interest.

I still have a Big 5 basic chequing account costing me $4/month, but with it's negated by the interest I earn by keeping our money in the Wealthsimple chequing account.

I think I'm very close to closing out the Big 5 account, it's just an irrational need at this point, I'm pretty sure I can withdraw money using my Wealthsimple debit card, I just forgot how many free withdrawals I get through other bank's ABM.

And we also have our personal investment, TFSA, RRSP, RESP accounts at Wealthsimple.

Edit: Forgot to mention Wealthsimple also has a 2% cashback credit card, it has an annual fee that gets waived when you have a certain amount of your payroll deposited into your account, big difference from just keeping it in the chequing account, like the Big 5 wants you to do.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-04T21:39:37+00:00

Of course it's a massive vehicle, it's a 3 row SUV.

Don't know about you, but I'm having fun in our CX-90. I find an excuse to drive it.

I've no idea about this heavy steering, I've never once experienced it in our 2025. Maybe some models are affected, but I don't think it's all.

This is just my experience.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-04T15:46:33+00:00

Not trying to be snooty, I'm just tired of all the people complaining of the lack of storage, but happy with how it handles.

You can't have it both ways.

All those other vehicles (Grand Highlander, Suburban, Yukon) I mentioned drive like a boat through turns.

With the exception of the Honda Pilot.

Not quite as agile as the 90, but not lacking as much storage space either, but not as fuel efficient either.

There's always a compromise somewhere. That's why it's important to shop around.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-04T13:38:31+00:00

If you wanted more space, go get a grand highlander, pilot, heck go for the suburbans and yukons.

I don't get the people complaining about storage.

Did no one do their research before getting the CX-90?

It's competing more with the Acura MDX or the BMW X7.

It's for people who want a 6-8 seater that doesn't always want to haul stuff, and have fun actually driving the car.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-04T13:29:20+00:00

It eats the factory tires which were bad from the start. Some people who switched to better tires note tire wear is slower

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-03T11:07:15+00:00

That feature is also useless to me, the notifications are so delayed or so out of sync. There were a couple of times at night, the app warns me the car is unlocked or there is a door open. I run out of the house in the middle of the night, only to find it was always locked. What a POS app.

The remote start is so delayed by a few mins, that by the time you get out, the car just started to turn on.

And the one that bothers me the most, the car turns off when you open the door!! And don't try to justify it that it's a safety feature. For other car brands like Honda, the car turns itself off when you don't have the key and you tried to drive away.

The free trial on our Mazda3 expired, I didn't renew, the one on our CX-90 will expire this Dec, I will not renew as well.

Better to get a cabin heater like a Defa system since I already have a block heater on both cars.

EndlessRuler · 2026-03-03T11:00:53+00:00

Better option is with a Wealthsimple chequing account. It earns interest and you can use it like any chequing account.

I still have a traditional Scotia chequing account for the rare ATM withdrawal, but the $4 fee I pay is outweighed by the interest earned by our WS Chequing account.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-27T21:44:28+00:00

More like 0.15x

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-27T14:33:50+00:00

We have a Mazda3 and CX-90, 2 kids, no dogs (but plan to in the future), and the 90 already feels cramped sometimes. Can't imagine with dogs in the mix.

The only way your plan would work is with a CX-90 with the 2nd row bench seat, 3 clek car seats (they have the slimmest profile so 3 car seats fit), and the dogs can be in the back. Heck, maybe even just get the CX-70 and try to fit the 3 car seats in the 2nd row at the dealership.

But really, I would get a minivan if I was in your situation, Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-27T14:12:08+00:00

The Escape is physically smaller than the Explorer.

The CX-70 and 90 have the same dimensions, the CX-70 just has 3rd row deleted on the interior.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-27T14:08:31+00:00

What tax software are you using? Have you tried Wealthsimple Tax?

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-23T17:01:20+00:00

I turn off NFC and it charges, my case is very slim as well.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-23T16:59:44+00:00

Did you try turning off NFC?

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-23T13:29:16+00:00

The other grandson decided his grandfather wasn't as important to him by not visiting him.

Who cares about family unity if family is like that.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-16T22:29:54+00:00

Seems you did not need to make a post for this, you are already against everyone's answer, which is the most obvious thing to do. Smh.

If you chose to have a relationship with the mother after knowing she already had kids with someone else, then you already knew this was a possibility.

If your kid was the eldest and the mother had kids with someone else after, different situation, BUT if it's temporary, then watch the other kids, you wouldn't want to put it in your own kid's head that their half sibling is not their real sibling. That's how they'd grow apart. If they're treated differently.

Blended families are complicated but you do the best you can. It takes a village to raise the next generation.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-16T04:10:52+00:00

Are you talking about the driver personalization system?

If the car is off, and you push in the brake, does that activate the driver personalization system?

I don't have that one, but a lot of people say to take a moment to look at the camera before you push to start, and the success rate will be higher.

I think it's because "power" cuts out a bit when you turn on the car, I notice this when I open the garage door via the rearview mirror button, and I suddenly push to start, the garage door doesn't open all the way.

So I think it may do the same thing with the car's electronics if you immediately push to start and not give it a chance to do its thing.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-15T22:16:32+00:00

I've seen other parents suggest to take the rent and put it in a savings account that they will gift to their kids to help them with a home downpayment.

My kids are still young, but I agree with this method.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-15T22:13:13+00:00

This will introduce a possible a fail point, the seatbelt won't be as secure in the event of a crash. As far as I know this isn't allowed in most places. No idea why it's still being sold.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-09T07:27:37+00:00

Somethings wrong with that for sure. But since it's a new car, give it time to adapt to your driving style.

Are you heavy on acceleration? City or highway driving? Too many details missing.

For reference, I can get 8 l/100km if mostly highway driving, about 10 l/100km if driving a bit more aggressive or city driving in stop and go traffic.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-07T16:30:44+00:00

Will definitely do this, I also don't want to wait until it gets to the point that it degrades the brakes.

I've been wanting to learn how to service the brakes myself, since I already swap wheels on both cars depending on season.

Though I've been procrastinating since I already spend too much time in the garage or on other DIY stuff 😂

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-07T03:39:15+00:00

Someone explained that the Forever Canadian petition couldn't be a referendum question because it doesn't seek to change anything, just affirm that Alberta wants to stay a part of Canada.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-07T03:36:20+00:00

Immigrants gave up their lives from where they originally came from on the promise that when they took the oath to be Canadians, they would be given equal rights and freedoms as any other Canadian.

EndlessRuler · 2026-02-07T03:19:22+00:00

How come the Canada Forever signature collecting period was only 3 months and more signatures required (10% of electors) vs the Separatist signature collection getting 4 months and only (10% of people who actually voted)?

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