A Personal Spending Surplus ?
Are you aiming to have a personal spending surplus, just like the Government? Too bad you can’t just print money the way they do.
Are you aiming to have a personal spending surplus, just like the Government? Too bad you can’t just print money the way they do.
Loose money policies continue, but we still can talk about other things like hockey, free stuff and tax season as well! Tight money would be a bad thing.
Are there tax tips for prize winners in Canada? Yes, even though as long as the contest was legit, you don’t pay tax on it.
I just don’t like saving seems to be the battle cry that some folks have, when they feel too darn lazy to change their bad habits. If you don’t like it find a way to hide it from you, or trick yourself, because you need to save.
Remember that Tax Season is in full swing, so it might be time to file your return (primarily if you are owed money). Don’t loan the Government money. Make sure you neither owe nor get a huge rebate.
You can call the CRA if you have questions about your taxes, but remember, many folks are panicking working on their taxes right now as well, so be patient with the wait and with the folks trying to help.
This week, a big snowfall should remind folks who live in Ottawa that Spring may be in the air, but that does not mean there won’t be any more snow. Most of the snow is gone, but does that mean we are finished with the white stuff? Not until after your taxes have been filed!
The Panama Papers leak seems to be causing a great deal of consternation for many of the 1% and many politicians. I guess my question is, would you rather be mentioned in the Panama Papers or the Ashley Madison leak? (maybe both?). RBC was mentioned in the Panama Papers, and they don’t think there is anything wrong with it.
April 2nd was Autism Awareness day. At our house, we call it Saturday. It’s also my Daughter’s birthday. Autism awareness has a noble goal. However, frankly, more services and support would be great too. The new Ontario Autism services model isn’t going to help. We are fortunate my son is higher on the spectrum. Nonetheless, that does not mean I deserve little (or no) services because he is older. People assume I am evidently rich.
A busy week meant I really only got 1 article written. However, I continue to put up my best on my Twitter feed. There is a lot of other great stuff too.
We are getting close to Tax time. Tax Reflections for 2016 highlights the things I keep forgetting for my taxes.
Not asking, is rejection by default
Big Cajun Man
Or better still, the Answer is Always No, unless you ask.
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