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Tax Matters: More Potpourri
By Michael Crawford This issue of Canadian Newcomer is all about Movers & Shakers. If there is one phrase that does not apply to all things tax it would be movers and shakers; more like Plodders & Takers (of your hard earned cash).…
Tax Matters: A Potpourri
By Michael L. Crawford, BA(Hons), CMA Dear readers: This month I have been asked to come up with 600 words that are informative, and maybe even a little entertaining, about women’s issues and tax. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a…
Money: Signing for a Loan – Know the Risks, Know Your Rights
By Baalqis Hassan FCAC is a federal government agency that protects consumers’ rights, and provides useful and objective information about financial products and services. Baalqis Hassan is a Communications Officer for the Financial…
Credentials: Licencing To Open New Career Paths
One of the main concerns when you come to Canada is getting your credentials recognized, to make valid your university degree and your professional experience. It is hard to accept that, at least for a while, many of us have to start new…
Money: Managing Your Money
Bill Knight is the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). He lives and works in Ottawa. Credit Reports and Credit Scores: What Small Businesses Should Know
Money: How to survive the economic crisis
By Claudio Munoz This article is not about the causes of the crisis, it’s about dealing with it and moving forward. We – as always – want you to succeed in Canada, so instead of worrying, let’s get to work and come up with ways to deal with…
Teens and Money: Are your teens prepared for the future?
Do your teens still think money grows on trees? Do you think they should start learning how to be responsible with their money? Our Agency, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has recently launched a new internet resource called …
Tax Matters: Employee vs. Self-Employed
by Michael L. Crawford, BA(Hons), CMA Are you an Employee or are You Self-Employed? In Canada there are many opportunities for all kinds of work. When you work, you are either an employee or self employed. Whether you are an employee or…
Money: Financial Literacy Helps Keep Finances and Relationships Healthy
Finances can be a major strain on any relationship – personal as well as business relationships. Financial literacy can ease that pressure. Studies have shown that financial stress can lead to personal and family stress, including…
Money: What You Need to Know About TAX
by Michael L. Crawford, BA(Hons), CMA Even if this is your first day in Canada, it is never to early to start planning for tax time. Here are some things that you need to know about taxes and Canada. Everyone, with limited exceptions, in…