It sounds like you sold or are planning to sell a property in the U.S., Bob. To cut to the chase, selling costs, like a realtor commission, would be deductible on your Canadian tax return. This assumes the property is taxable, which is...
This hard-working credit card offers generous earn rates of up to five points per dollar spent on restaurants and groceries, which is a significant spending category for most Canadians. The amount of points earned on these purchases depends on the total gross...
What is a credit score? A credit score is a three-digit number, usually between 300 and 900, that banks and other lenders use to determine how likely you are to pay back your loans. The higher the number, the more credit-worthy you are...
1. Unlock the earning potential of your everyday spending Everyone has expenses. The trick is to figure out how to earn rewards on the purchases you’re already making. Your best bet is to pick a card that offers boosted earn rates in the...
With foot-long hotdogs roughly $13 and 515-ml premium draft beers nearing $15, the Sarnia, Ont., duo behind the @coupon.couple account started searching for ways to save. One of their pals had two words: Dugout Deals. The aptly-named concession stand by sections 240 and 537...
The bank said Thursday it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, an increase of four cents. It also said it plans to buy back up to 30 million of its shares. The moves came as RBC said it earned...
Corporations, it seems, are just really, really good at making larger-than-ever profits. There are many reasons for fatter margins. It could be innovative new products and services, lower taxation, decreasing competition, willingness of consumers to pay higher prices, and so on. The...
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For most Canadians, using a broker is the wisest choice to save money, as they have access to a wider selection of products and should have more experience in going through the application process than you do. However, not all brokers are made...
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