Source: Globe and Mail | Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 | Written by: Dave McGinn More young professionals are being asked to make presentations – and to make sure they get it right, many of them are seeking out public-speaking training. At his performance review last year, Andrew MacDonald, a 23-year-old financial analyst in Toronto,…
Rent To Own is a fantastic concept which has been gaining traction among renters who want to gain access to the benefits of home ownership, but have unique circumstances preventing them from making the leap into home ownership. If you are interested in owning your own home, but something is currently holding you back, Rent…
Less than 1 year into the life of Canada’s newest tax shelter, the Canadian government has already decided to make changes in an attempt to close up some loopholes. The intention is to stop transactions involving TFSAs that violate the spirit of the program, which is intended for Canadians to bolster their personal savings by…
Street View Introduced in Canada On Wednesday, October 7th, Google debuted its controversial Street View service in 11 Canadian cities. Most of the concerns surrounding this technology are related to privacy, and while Google has taken steps to address these issues, some still feel that Google has gone too far. What It Means What does…
What is HST? Beginning July 1st, 2010, Canadian provincial governments will move to the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). This new “harmonized” tax will be a combination of the separate PST and GST (currently 8% and 5% respectively in Ontario). Winners and Losers Most business owners are pleased with the new HST, as it will…
This is a post I wrote along with Anton Pavlov for The Rentables Apartment Blog detailing online rental scams, the types of online rental scams, and tips to avoid online rental scams. What do a Pastor in West Africa, his daughter at school in London and their apartment for rent in Boston have in common?…
TFSA Basics For 2009, Canadians have been granted a new tax shelter called the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). The basics of the TFSA are that the contribution room increases each year (currently $5,000) for every Canadian aged 18 or older. Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, but any gains within the account are tax…