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Selling on eBay Can Be Taxing

If you sell stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Kijiji, or in yard sales the taxman may be calling on you. read more »
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Do You Really Need To Make That Purchase?

When we made the decision to buy the RV, it was always clear that we didn’t need the trailer, but rather we wanted to spend family time together on v[...] read more »
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What is an Estate Freeze?

An estate freeze is not a mid-winter funeral!If you have a business, the estate freeze is a way to fix the value of your business or investments. read more »
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The 2011 Federal Budget Highlights

There are a few minor tax credit available, enhancements to GIS, and some tax loopholes have been closed. The most significant changes is the $600 pe[...] read more »
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Top 5 insurance coverage shortfalls

Some people tend to view their insurance policies that arrive in their mail as nothing more than reminders of an annual premium due. read more »
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Married & Filing Jointly In Canada

The income tax system in Canada requires that every individual file their own income tax return and report only their own income. read more »
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The Difference Between an Extension to File Versus an Amended Tax Return

Many confuse an extension to file taxes with an amendment to their tax return. Others think an extension means they can hold of paying taxes. See the[...] read more »
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How You Can Moonlight Your Way to Success

Ways how you can start a side business while holding down a job or going to school. read more »
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How to Save When Planning Your Family Vacation

A family vacation doesn’t have to put you in the red. Here are the most important things to consider when estimating your vacation budget. And then [...] read more »
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Is It Ok To Walk Away From Your Underwater Mortgage?

More than 11 million families are in “negative equity”, they owe more on their home than it is worth. Is it OK for them to walk away from their mortg[...] read more »
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What Your Finances Say About Your Personality

For the most part we want to understand ourselves better, to learn why we do what we do. You may do this by compulsively reading your horoscope, lear[...] read more »
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» 3 Cheap Ideas for Spring Break

If you take a few minutes to find your creativity and your inner frugality, you might find that spring break doesn’t have to be that expensive after [...] read more »
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How To Report RRSP’s On Your Taxes

I get a LOT of questions about how to report RRSP contributions, RRSP deductions, transfers to the HBP or LLP, and transfers from an RPP on the incom[...] read more »
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7 Things Every Investor Should Know

Whether you’re just starting out or have invested for years, having a process to get you started is always important. read more »
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* Do-It-Yourself Family Financial Planning with Clariity

Scott Amyx is the CEO of Clariity, decided to build a new online financial planning tool from the ground up. I asked Scott some questions via email a[...] read more »
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