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Personal Income Tax Guide: The deadline for filing your 2021 return, tax brackets and more + MORE Dec 12th
The year 2021 has been a year about money, from the latest crypto to inflation to housing prices to taxes. While money trends can go up and down—or up and up for certain matters—taxes can be more predictable, if you’re prepared. This year’s MoneySense income tax guide includes the things you.... More »
Nominees for the 2018-2019 Best of Finance Awards Oct 4th
Every year, RateSupermarket.ca carefully analyzes the Canadian credit card and banking industry and awards the best products at its Best of Finance Awards.
There will come various points in every person’s life when they’ll be required to make a financial choice. But when there are hundreds of b.... More »
How to save money in Canada: A new way that offers higher interest and more flexibility + MORE Dec 17th
If you’re saving up for a financial goal or large expense—whether it’s a vacation, future vet bills or just your rainy day fund—chances are you’re setting aside money in a regular chequing account, a high-interest savings account (HISA) or a guaranteed investment certificate (GIC). Maybe y.... More »
How to choose a retirement date May 19th
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Q: With $560,000 in RRSPs between my wife and I, $37,500 in TFSAs and another $120,000 in savings, is it wise to stop working now or continue to 65? I am currently collecting $870 from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), but also working. I am on track to earn $100,000 or mo.... More »
Ottawa posts $941-million deficit for October + MORE Dec 23rd
OTTAWA – The Canadian government ran a $941-million deficit for October compared with a $3.21-billion deficit in the same month last year.
Ottawa’s fiscal monitor says the improvement came as revenue increased 11.1 per cent, boosted by higher personal income tax and Goods and Services Ta.... More »
Student Budget Savers
– ratesupermarket.ca
You’re now a month into the semester – but are your funds in danger of flunking out already? College life can be a blast, but all that partying, socializing (and hopefully a little studying) is costly, too.
If you’re worried about making your money last till graduation, fear not. Check out this week’s guide on making the most of your student budget.
Partying On A Budget: A Student’s Guide
Everyone needs a break from studying… but are you enjoying student life a little too much? There’s nothing as effective as partying and pub nights to blast through a budget – and that can spell disaster for cash strapped students.
Here are some tips for having a good time while still keeping your student spending in check.
Read Allan’s Blog | Partying On A Budget: A Student’s Guide
6 Tips For Paying Back Student Loans
Student loans may be a monetary life saver while school’s in session – but they can turn scary real quick when it comes time to pay them back.
Don’t start post-grad life in a debt hole – make a payback plan now for effective student debt repayment…
How a budget makes holiday shopping painless
– thestar.com
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians go into the holiday shopping season without any savings, according to one survey.How a budget makes holiday shopping painless
– thestar.com
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians go into the holiday shopping season without any savings, according to one survey.
