It’s tax deadline day in Canada. If you waited until the last day, you might want to check out our tax software reviews and get going on your taxes. An even quicker way might be to use QuickTax Online! Today is also the last day to enter to win a copy of Smart Tips For…
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Tax Tips For 2010
“In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” That’s one of my favorite quotes from Ben Franklin, the eighteenth century American author, diplomat, inventor and scientist who’s iconic image is associated with my company, Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Death, of course, is inevitable. I hope my fitness regime, balanced diet and lots of…
Test Driving for a Bargain
Last week I wrote about how we went to the bank to get a car loan. As one of you mentioned, perhaps we did that a little prematurely, as apparently we needed to get a bill of sale first (who knew..?). So this weekend we decided to take another step in the direction of purchasing…
Book Review – Smart Tips For Estate Planning
Smart Tips For Estate Planning, written by Marvin Toy and Jim Yih, aims to shed light on many different topics within the field of estate planning. Since the book is divided into five sections, let’s look at each one individually. Essentials of Estate Planning As the introductory section of the book, Toy and Yih share…
Investors: Check Your T4 Slip For Last Minute Tax Deductions
Investors on the lookout for an often overlooked tax deduction should scan their T4 slips carefully. If there is a notation at the bottom of the slip that refers to Box 36—Interest Free or Low Interest Loan, it’s possible that you will qualify for a deduction under Carrying Charges, Line 221 of the tax return….
Friday Links
For any Canadians that have a small business, or are thinking of starting one, check out my review of Make Sure It’s Deductible. Today is the last chance to enter to win one of two copies! Four Pillars looks at Canadian dividend stocks. Wealthy Boomer discusses 5 simple proposals for pension reform. Studenomics points out…
Low Interest Rates: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Global interest rates have been historically low for many years now. Many people assume that this is a great thing for the economy. To some extent, they’re right. But there are some dangers that lurk in rates that are kept too low for too long. For more information on how interest rates work, you might…
