It has been on my to-do list for a long time to visit historical places in Calgary. And for Doors Open YYC 2018, I get to cross out one place on the list: the Knox United Church in Calgary. I thought I wouldn’t make it this year; but luckily, the public can visit places for […]

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What’s the most popular tourist attraction in Calgary? For me it’s the Calgary Tower. Almost anywhere you are in downtown, you can spot the tower. Tip: If you are getting lost in downtown, look up and search for the tower which is located at the Centre St. and 9th Avenue. It is closed to the […]

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This is Part 2 of the Canadian Tax Courses: Online and In-Class. At some point we’ve used or encountered a free and commercial tax software as a Canadian resident. And when the circumstances get complicated we rush to a tax preparation firm to do even our personal in come tax return. Tax Courses by Tax […]

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Why don’t they want to deal with their finances including tax the right way? That’s what I often asked when I watch movies with an actor rushing to tax haven places such as Cayman Island or Switzerland. (Can you guess what movie is it?) Although for most of us who are unlikely to fly on […]

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I was thinking of the best way to start the year is to invest on personal growth through constant learning. Then I remember what Paulo Coelho wrote in the book Alchemist. And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. True enough. Lynda.com and the Calgary Public Library have […]

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Not too long ago I was fortunate to learn about Centre for Newcomers (a settlement agency in Calgary, Alberta) through a friend. At that time we were both caregivers who are interested in learning new things. She took a money management workshops at the centre and determined to have me do the same. It didn’t […]

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