Do you have a dream of becoming a successful newcomer to Canada? If you are planning to go to Canada, there are some ideal qualities you must have. The list doesn’t meant to look like a resume, but you should seriously review the qualities, as though someone is about to make a decision that will […]
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How To Save On A Calgary Bus Pass With Low Income
If you have a Calgary bus pass, you can go anywhere—within the city—and will also help you in getting out of town though not entirely (e.g., my trip to CrossIron Mills). Similarly, the best way to get around is through the Calgary public transportation: bus and C-Train (LRT) are operated by the Calgary Transit. Using […]
Get CRA Tax Refund In less Than 2 Weeks
The first quarter of the year is what I consider a crucial moment that directly affects my financial goals, and the first on the list is getting my CRA tax refund as fast as possible without spending. In just 10 days I will have the much-awaited tax return in my account. As to how much […]
The Best Newcomer’s Guide In Alberta
Weekend wandering is not just a form of recreation and de-stressing. It is also a great opportunity to learn . . . unexpectedly. Well you wouldn’t rely on serendipity if you are in the library but finding the right and best resources will surely require you to have luck in your side. I did. Welcome […]
Is Filing Income Tax Online Too Scary To Even Try?
It is like watching a scary movie—filing income tax online in Canada. I imagine people having goose bump with their eyes covered with one hand and the other grabbing the now-rumpled clothes of the unfortunate fellow sitting nearby. I suppose my imagination is not too far from reality. Every time I dare to ask someone […]
Flashback, How Do I Feel Leaving Home?
Surreal feeling surged in while I was staring at the plane’s wings. I’m leaving home, a place separated by oceans and continents to where I’m bound to live. For how many years—I don’t know. Everything will be new, foreign, starting with a Korean by my side speaking almost fluent English. She’s young and from a […]