Being in Canadian workforce for several years, I have learned not to ask about salary in an interview. Well, you’ll already have an idea in the job advertisement and sometimes preferred compensation is included in the resume. (Don’t forget to do the research). It’s another way around for anyone who is looking for either live-out […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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I have downloaded the General Income Tax and Benefit Guide 2012 since January 3 and I have yet to read the rest of the guide. Just as soon as I saw the date of availability, I have set up an alert using Springpad, my new fav organizer. Speaking of organizing, it does help when it […]

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It’s overwhelming. Having more than one credit card is startling—at first. Then I would want to cringe as though I can see myself reprimanding the carelessly-spendthrift side of me. Perhaps wielding credit cards in December is such a bad idea after all. Or is it my lack of knowledge is the worst. As a result, […]

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