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February 28 Update: 3 Great Scotiabank card offers coming to an end, Save up to 20% at select hotels in California & more! + MORE Feb 28th
Today is the last day to grab a few great Scotiabank credit card offers! Well it may be a day or two. One communication we have says these go into effect on March 3rd while some terms state March 1st so we are erring on the side of caution. The Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card (Cash back) will.... More »
Four in 10 Canadians Say They are Victims of Identity Theft + MORE Mar 20th
Identity theft is an intricate crime, but its cause is very simple: Ignorance, Lack of Awareness and easy availability of vulnerable information.
According to a recent study conducted by Equifax Canada, attempts of credit card fraud have increased by 42 percent over the last two years. Suspected tru.... More »
Earn 5x miles when you use BMO AIR MILES cards at select partners + MORE May 28th
BMO, the potential suitor for the AIR MILES program has revealed a limited time promotion to earn more miles on their co-brand credit cards for the summer. Holders of any of the BMO AIR MILES Mastercards will earn 5x AIR MILES when using their cards at select AIR MILES partners. For most of these pa.... More »
.NET Aspire - Preview 2: Improvements for Dashboard, Hosting, Components, Dapr, and More - InfoQ.com + MORE Dec 26th
.NET Aspire - Preview 2: Improvements for Dashboard, Hosting, Components, Dapr, and More InfoQ.com.... More »
Canada’s best low interest credit cards 2022 + MORE Jan 8th
If you know you’ll likely be carrying some debt on your credit card from month to month—or you’re simply trying to pay off a balance—then a low-interest credit card might be a good choice for you. After all, why lock yourself into the typical 19.99% credit card interest rate when you have th.... More »
Awkward tax questions people have actually asked
– moneysense.ca
When it comes to taxes, everyone’s situation is personal. And some more personal than others. “People come into my office at tax time and often have a lot of questions about what they can claim,” says Valorie Elgar, senior tax professional with H&R Block. “Everyone wants to get the most out of their money.”
Elgar is the first to admit that a lot of these burning questions are often slightly embarrassing. Still, “better to bring it in and ask then not to ask and forego a possible tax credit or deduction,” says Elgar. “You never know—we may say ‘yes, you can claim that’ and that’s free money in your pocket.”
And Elgar knows exactly who’s most likely to ask these sensitive questions. “Millennials,” says Elgar. “People who are relatively new to doing their taxes are the ones who ask the most questions. Millennials, as well as the self-employed.”
Here are some discomfiting questions Elgar and other H&R Block tax preparers have been asked along with guidance on whether these items are deductible, or will earn you a tax credit:
Q: “I’m a stripper and I purchase clothing to take off on stage…
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– creditcards.com
Don’t swipe left on bad credit; low scores don’t always mean financial irresponsibility
