How to file your taxes online in Canada — for FREE!
Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time or looking for a better, cheaper way to do it, this short guide will show you how easy it is to file your taxes online in Canada. In truth, you can file your tax return online or by mail. But the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) —…
This NYC building offers $250 per month rent for homeless, disabled patients — here’s how to find affordable housing options when you’re living on a scant income
There’s relief for some NYC residents who are struggling to find budget-friendly housing. Low income and homeless New Yorkers can now live in an affordable housing building located in Bed-Stuy, offering a sense of security to those who live there. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should…
They risked everything for an affordable home — now they’re broke and homeless. Don’t let the dream of homeownership turn into a nightmare
Wayne and Kathy Paquette thought they’d found the perfect retirement plan: a sleek floating home on the water, no property tax, no snow to shovel, and a fraction of the cost of a traditional house. They paid $265,000 to a man named Joe Nemins from a company called Live on The Bay. No home was…
You worked hard for your tax refund — don’t waste it. Here are 5 strategies, from experts, to turn your tax refund into real security, freedom and maybe a bit of joy
Were you quick to submit your taxes the minute the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) started accepting T1 returns on Feb. 19, 2025? Or were you planning to wait until the last minute and file by the April 30 deadline? Either way, it’s time to consider the best strategy if you anticipate a tax refund. According…
Can you pay CRA taxes with a credit card in 2025? Fees, risks, and better options explained
If you owe the taxman money this year, paying on time is the best way to avoid penalties and interest. As Canada’s tax law administrator, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes it easy to pay your taxes in a number of different ways — including by swiping your credit card. If you’re thinking about using…
How to invest in sustainable mining
With the advent of United Nations-driven global net-zero mandates, demand for rare earth minerals is on the rise, and so are investment opportunities in sustainable mining for Canadian investors. Renewable energy is an essential component of phasing out the global reliance on fossil fuels in order to reduce emissions for everyday power consumption needs. However,…
FL remodeling company takes deposits on dream kitchens that evaporate into thin air — along with cash. How Tampa Bay homeowners are fighting back and what you can do to avoid contractor scams
You saved up for a kitchen reno. You decide to purchase cabinets from a local company with great reviews. You deposit thousands of dollars for the cabinets and installation. Then … crickets. That’s the situation Tampa-area homeowners find themselves in after forking over thousands of dollars to the local company One Stop Kitchen & Bath…
LA County is forming a new $1 billion homelessness department — despite warnings of a ‘massive disruption.’ Here’s why the move marks a ‘seismic change’ for the city’s homeless crisis
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously late on April 1 to pull hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from the area’s homeless services agency. In an effort to banish homelessness, Los Angeles County has been funneling some of its tax revenue to one of its largest agencies, the Los Angeles Homeless…
Barbara Corcoran singled out this US city as the top hotspot she’d choose to open a business. Why the mogul finds it so attractive — and how you, too, can find a budding market
Barbara Corcoran, a successful real estate entrepreneur and one of the personalities behind the popular TV show Shark Tank, has said that if she were to start over again today, she would choose Pittsburgh as the city where she would build a business. In an interview with The School of Hard Knocks posted to YouTube…
How to file your taxes online in Canada — for FREE!
Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time or looking for a better, cheaper way to do it, this short guide will show you how easy it is to file your taxes online in Canada. In truth, you can file your tax return online or by mail. But the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) —…
