Finances

12 tips on family income tax

March 2, 2014
Unused RRSP contributions

If you have unused contributions in your RRSP, it may be interesting to use them now. You may even consider asking for a loan to do so. Caution! Analyse your financial situation carefully before getting a loan and try to reimburse the loan in a short amount of time, a year or two, maximum. Financial institutions will offer you to reimburse the loan during 10 years…That’s a long time, and a lot of things can happen in 10 years.

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Benefit from a tax refund

Are you expecting a tax refund? Do you wonder how to make the most of it? We have some ideas for you!

Making a budget is well worth it!

There are a million things you would rather do than make a budget. However, the peace of mind that comes with it is well worth it.

Planning your vacation budget for next year

Did you find yourself without the required means to travel this year again? Here are some tips to help you save money in time for your vacation next year!

Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)

The Canada Child Tax Benefit  is a monthly tax-free benefit given to eligible families to help them meet the needs of their children under 18 years of age.


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