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Jul 2012Canadians should make saving a habit
In a great article on CNN Money International, Canadians are advised to “Turn saving into a habit.” Often, Canadians may struggle to save sufficiently, especially if they do not have a financial advisor to help them meet their financial goals. Saving, however, is incredibly important: it not only increases your net worth but also helps to ensure financial well-being.
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Jul 2012BIG ENOUGH? Exhibit examines space, living in Toronto
A photography exhibit, BIG ENOUGH? examines the living spaces in Toronto and how people use their space when it’s at a premium. The exhibit, features a variety of homes and living spaces, and is described this way: How much space do we need to live in the city? When considering the homes we live in, do we desire more or less space? Is the idea…
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Jun 2012TFSA or RRSP: Find your best option for retirement savings
Since the introduction of Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) in 2009, there have been many questions asking whether a TFSA is better for retirement savings that the long standing RRSP strategy. TFSAs and RRSPs both offer tax advantages and can be great tools to help you reach your retirement savings goals. If you can afford it, the best strategy would be to contribute as much…
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May 2012Are we buying our children’s love?
A recent article in the Financial Post begs an interesting question: are we buying our children’s love?
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May 2012What happens if I forgot to file my income taxes?
April 30 at midnight… the deadline for most Canadians to file personal returns for the 2011 tax year. Hopefully, the majority of us did this. But what happens if you missed it? Unless you have made it a personal choice to never pay your taxes again, there are a few things you should do within the next few months.
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Apr 2012Annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival runs through April 9 at Vaughan
If you haven’t been yet, the annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival is still going strong. The festival is in two locations: Kortright Centre in Vaughan and Bruceís Mill in Whitchurch-Stouffville. It’s fun, family-friendly event that gives you a taste of all things Maple Syrup, a Canadian staple. In fact, the festival organizers say Canada produces 85 percent of the world’s Maple Syrup. The festival includes…
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Feb 2012Bloor-Yorkville IceFest coming back
The Seventh Annual Bloor-Yorkville IceFest is back on Feb. 25 and 26 at the Village of Yorkville Park at Bellair and Cumberland streets. The festival will feature ice sculpture displays, ice carving demonstrations and a street-skating performances. From noon to five you can watch as the Winter Wilderness Exhibit comes to life as sculptures work 30,000 pounds of ice. It will include an Ice Log…
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Feb 2012Canadian International Auto Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The annual Canada International Auto Show will be back at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Feb. 17 through Feb. 26. The state-of-the-art Autoshow will feature new, classic, exotic automobiles. This year a brand new feature is the Eco-Drive Showcase, which will showcase new and soon-to-emerge fuel-efficient vehicles and tech. The AutoShow, one of Canada’s biggest, will have a shuttle to help people get around, and…