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THERE MAY BE MONEY FOR YOU IN DISABILITY TAX CREDITS There are tax credits for disabled people most popular being The Disability Tax Credit in Canada but knowing where to look and how to apply takes time. Applying for the Revenue Canada disability tax credit certificate was something I did to help our friends’ parents…
PAYING THE BILLS TAKES MONEY In order to take a full day off from work for most people that means an entire day’s loss of income. That can be tough for any budget but there are times when it must be done. Unless your employer has provided you with stellar benefits or a contract…
WHO CUT THE CHEESE PRICE? The Free Trade agreement in principle was recently signed between Canada and the European Union. It was hailed as a significant step to boosting the economy of Canada while having minimal negative impact for Canadians. Free trade So what is a Free Trade Agreement? Essentially it eliminates tariffs or…
Canada, A Place To Call Home Since today is Canada Day I thought I would share my top 5 things I love about Canada and why I’m proud to be a permanent resident in Canada. I used to be a Canadian tourist and now I get to share my stories in hopes of inspiring those who…
Standardized Passports Should Be The Norm Check your Canadian passport expiry date because passport fees are going up July 1, 2013 and with good reason. If you haven’t heard of the ePassport, read on. If you like to budget like us, then you will have to save for your passport renewal fees every month…
By: Katrina Now that school is over, at least for College and University students, it’s time once again to find those perfect summer job opportunities. For the majority of students, the summer means 4 solid months of money-making time that should not be wasted. So, what can you do to make the most of those months to…
Things To Consider Before Your Move To Canada Canada seems to be a popular destination for UK citizens looking to start a new, more fulfilling life. Over the past few years, I’ve known 3 or 4 different couples who’ve taken the plunge and made the tough decision to leave their life in the UK behind…
THE ONE LETTER THAT MOST PEOPLE DREAD IN CANADA Jury Duty.. Not me…No way. Think again! While we were out for a walk back a couple of days ago we stopped by the post box to get the mail. Mrs. CBB started to read out loud, “A letter from the Ministry of the Attorney General, I wonder…
Picture the lazy weekend morning: The sun is bright, the day is young, and you’re in bed. For many of us, myself included, the temptation to stay in bed and enjoy the comforts of sleep and warm blankets is easy to do. It’s simple to enjoy the moment, to be still and content. I’m pretty sure that…
You’ve heard it before or you even said in a job interview that one of your of your greatest strengths was your ability to multi-task. For most you would assume that this is what employers want to hear by saying you can think and do more than one thing at the same time. Do all…
STARTING OVER IN A NEW COUNTRY TAKES TIME BUT IT’S POSSIBLE If you are wanting to build credit in a new country where you are a permanent resident it’s not easy, but it’s certainly possible. Building credit was one of those things that I had no idea I was going to face when I moved…
Don’t Assume Nothing Will Ever Happen To You When unemployment looms, you’re laid off, disabled or injured on the job, money may temporarily stop coming but the bills never stop. Are you prepared for this type of serious situation if it happens? Red Alert….panic sets in, frustration, stress, what will you do? Collection agencies…