Fig Tuesday Financial Foibles
From mysteriously worn tires to tax season headaches and CPP timing decisions, this Canadian personal finance rant breaks down everyday financial frustrations with humour and honesty.
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CRA and Patience
The Big Cajun Man details their protracted struggle with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) to reclaim medical tax credits for our child’s schooling. Our initial claim was approved, but a school change prompted a denial, necessitating resubmission with updated documentation. The process has been excessively long, exceeding the CRA’s estimated timeframe, leaving me frustrated but resigned to waiting. I reflect on the situation, expressing my annoyance but acknowledging the lack of alternative options. Despite my personal connections within the CRA, I emphasizes the need for patience.
Happy Love Day
Happy Love Day, yet another manufactured reason to squander money in the name of showing enough love for someone special? #ValentinesDay
Investing: And He’s an expert!
Garth Turner’s commentary about Nortel shows that most talking heads about most topics usually end up talking out of both sides of their mouths (eventually).
No I Can’t Do Anything About That
When a bank representative tells you they can’t do anything for you, when previously they have, it may be time to think about changing banks.
