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Gone Golfing 2 Jul 2013 | 03:30 pm
Today will be my last blog post until September. I have decided to take a summer sabbatical from blogging (despite the protestations of my marketing manager who tells me I am breaking every marketing ...
Paying Cash to Avoid HST– What’s in it for the Contractor/Service Provider? 24 Jun 2013 | 04:32 pm
A few weeks ago while waiting in line at the bank, I overhead a customer in front of me bragging to his friend about how he had saved several hundred dollars in HST by paying a painter in cash. I thou...
New Will Provisions for the 21st Century – Your Digital Life from Facebook to Domain Names 17 Jun 2013 | 03:00 pm
Today I have a guest post by Katy Basi on digital assets and how they need to be considered and reflected in your will. This is the second post in a three part series by Katy. Previously, I posted Kat...
Why Spend Your Energy Being Frugal? Just Tax Plan! 10 Jun 2013 | 03:30 pm
This past February, I had some fun with a top ten list (look below the sports agent's fees post) on why you should vote for me in a blogging contest (thanks to all of you who helped vote me into the s...
Hot off the Press - 2012 TFSA Penalty Statements are Arriving at a Mailbox Near You 3 Jun 2013 | 03:30 pm
The CRA has started issuing penalty statements for excess TFSA contributions made during 2012. Canadians who have over-contributed to their TFSA are subject to a penalty of 1% per month on the excess ...
BNN TV Interview & Garbage Lids are Gold 29 May 2013 | 03:30 pm
Last week I was interviewed by Kim Parlee, Vice-President of TD Wealth Management and the host of Money Talk on BNN. The topic was Stress Testing your Spouse's Financial Readiness if you were to Die S...
Transferring Property Among Family Members - A Potential Income Tax Nightmare 27 May 2013 | 11:04 pm
In today’s blog post, I will discuss the income tax implications relating to the transfer of property among family members. These transfers often create significant income tax issues and can be either...
Finding a Business Partner 20 May 2013 | 03:00 pm
Choosing a business partner is similar to selecting a spouse. You want to get to know the person over time and ensure your values and aspirations are in sync. In a best case scenario, the potential bu...
Should You Discuss Your Salary with Friends, Co-Workers or Family? 13 May 2013 | 03:30 pm
I have written several blogs on various money taboos; from discussing your will with your family to planning for inheritances. I enjoy writing or discussing these sacred topics because I like to chall...
Travel Travails 6 May 2013 | 03:30 pm
I need another week to rest my brain post tax season before I get back into more technical or philosophical blog posts. So I am going to write about some travel travails a friend and I have experience...
