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I recently visited one of my favourite restaurants and the food and service, as usual, were out of this world, something a food delivery service cannot replicate. The restaurant has a strict “cash only” policy, so I always need to remind myself about that before I go and, obviously, as a tax guy, I wonder […]
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Tommy Tindall writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. The article 6 Fast Ways to Simplify Your Finances in 2026 originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/fast-ways-to-simplify-finances #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement #creditrestoration #invest #wealthbuilding #creditrepairservices #moneytips #passiveincome #finances #generationalwealth
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With the new year just around the corner, here’s my tax wish list for 2026. While I’m not holding my breath for these measures to actually get passed any time soon, it’s my hope that the government continues to study these ideas for tax reform. Lower the tax rate While the lowest tax bracket will
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Santa Claus’s arrival is right around the corner and I can barely contain my excitement. Throughout the year, I wrote monthly letters to Santa to present my wish list of excellent tax policy ideas that I’ve gathered over the years. I also provided a copy of my letters (and weekly Financial Post articles) to Santa
David Rosenberg, founder Rosenberg Research, tells the Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn that investors need to limit the risk in their portfolios heading into 2026. Why Tim Hodgson thinks energy is Canada’s ace card These were the investing winners and losers in 2025 https://financialpost.com/investing/david-rosenberg-ai-investing-frenzy-bubble #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence
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In the first known reported Canadian tax case involving the taxation of cryptocurrency, a Tax Court judge was tasked with deciding whether a taxpayer could write off her bitcoin loss, and if so, whether it was a capital loss or an ordinary business loss. The taxpayer’s crypto journey began back in 2017 when she opened
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Managing money well starts with the right knowledge. The best personal finance blogs simplify complex topics, offering clear and practical advice on saving, investing, and building wealth. Some focus on frugal living and debt payoff,… The post 40 Best Personal Finance Blogs of 2025 appeared first on Crediful. https://www.crediful.com/top-personal-finance-blogs/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing
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Q. My wife Melody just got a new job and her employer provides free meetings with financial planners. We’re both 31 years old and have never gone to a planner. We have the meeting next month and I was wondering how I should prepare for it. What kinds of questions should I be asking? We
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Colin,* 55, and Marcella, 54, are ready to retire. The Halifax-based couple have one child in university and are effectively empty nesters. They are prepared to downsize if necessary to pursue their love of travel and other hobbies – hopefully in the next one to two years. Colin and Marcella have saved aggressively to be
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Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer. The article Your Top December Money Questions Answered originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/december-money-questions-answered #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement #creditrestoration #invest #wealthbuilding #creditrepairservices #moneytips #passiveincome #finances #generationalwealth
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I was chatting with a friend last week who asked me, “Why do you dislike the Canada Revenue Agency so much?” I was a bit shocked since I really don’t. I quite admire and respect the important job the CRA has to do — administering Canada’s complex tax laws is very difficult — its people
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Nobody should be raiding their tax-free savings account for a frivolous reason — it’s not meant to be a slush fund. But if you’re going to pull money out strategically, the clock is ticking. That’s because of a unique feature of the accounts that restores contribution room at the start of the calendar year following
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Rick, a retired accountant from Vernon, B.C., has been coming to California for 17 years. But closing in on 80 years of age, he has been reconsidering that ritual. He doesn’t like the political climate in the United States and he also worries about how Canadians will be accepted. He would probably sell his place
Kate Ashford, WMS™ writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @kateashford. The article The High Stakes Behind the Netflix/Paramount Bidding War For Warner Bros. originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/netflix-paramount-bidding-war #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement #creditrestoration #invest #wealthbuilding
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When dealing with debt problems , bankruptcy is often seen as an option of last resort. While it can provide a fresh financial start and be a viable option for some people, it is not a practical option for others. In fact, there are clear circumstances when going bankrupt will either be ineffective, impossible or
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Do you have a 1972 Chevrolet half-ton sitting in your driveway? Or a 1987 Ford Tempo? How about a 1999 Toyota Corolla? If you do and regularly drive it, they’re likely not efficient and require a significant amount of upkeep. The years of vehicles represent the last three times Canada had meaningful or significant tax
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Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn. The article Coming Soon: NerdWallet’s 7-Day Financial Reset originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/7-day-financial-reset #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement #creditrestoration #invest #wealthbuilding #creditrepairservices #moneytips #passiveincome #finances #generationalwealth
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning that Canadians could unknowingly participate in an “aggressive” tax scheme and face serious consequences, including penalties, court fines and even jail time. The agency issued a news release saying the scheme involves critical illness insurance arrangements that may be designed to avoid paying taxes. The arrangements are often
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In an increasingly complex world, the Financial Post should be the first place you look for answers. Our FP Answers initiative puts readers in the driver’s seat: you submit questions and our reporters find answers not just for you, but for all our readers. Today, we answer an estate question from Peter about a missing
Rick VanderKnyff writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. The article Shocked by Your Electric Bill? 3 Reasons Costs Are Rising originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/electricity-costs #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement #creditrestoration #invest #wealthbuilding #creditrepairservices #moneytips #passiveincome #finances
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