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TAGS Tax Centre 2013 taxesSay goodbye to paper tax returns
Tax software makes it a snap to file returns electronically over the Internet and carry over key information into the future.
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10/8 Insurance: Get out while you still can
Ottawa has finally closed the door on Leveraged Annuity and 10/8 Insurance strategies. Here’s what you need to know.
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Four tax bumps seniors should look out for
Pay attention to the key points where taxes jump to a higher rate. Retirees can then try to smooth out income to stay just under the next highest tax bracket when possible.
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Awkward question: How to keep a secret beneficiary?
Be it for a mistress or a love child, secret beneficiaries are more common than you think. Here’s how to make sure they are taken care of.
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TAGS car buying spendingCar buying: Driving a hard bargain
Buying a vehicle means going head-to-head with a wily salesperson. You can get the upper hand by understanding these common tactics.
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Cover your bases in case of an emergency
No matter how much we plan, things can and do go wrong. Here’s how to prepare yourself financially.
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78 and deep in debt
Retired businessman Louis Zanini knows it’s time to sell his home and pay off his $113,000 debt. But as he approaches his 80s, will he be better off financially if he buys a condo, or moves into a rental apartment?
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TAGS financial adviserAdvisers need to earn their titles, says federal association
Your financial adviser may not have taken a course, or a product knowledge upgrade since they first got their license, but Advocis wants to change that.
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TAGS Tax Centre 2013 taxesYou can deduct that?!
These farfetched tax deductions worked for others. Why not you?
