by citicinn | Apr 16, 2007 | newsletters
For almost a century Canadians have been paying personal income tax. Personal tax was started as a means of financing World War 1. Since then Canadians have been deferring (two thumbs up) evading or avoiding(big red X) paying income tax. One step to ensure that an... by citicinn | Oct 16, 2006 | newsletters
Well here we are in the midst of fall. It has been such a beautiful spring and summer that I am reluctant to put my sandals in the back of the closet until next year. What has transpired in the financial realm that is of relevance? Let’s do a recap of the past... by citicinn | Feb 16, 2006 | newsletters
The same cannot be said for our paycheques. It is unlikely that 99% of wage earners figure out how much they spend each month. In fact in enough instances to make it statistically significant Canadians spend more than what they earn. They go past E on the fuel gauge.... by citicinn | Jan 16, 2006 | newsletters
“All but the most sophisticated Canadian citizen will spend a life time paying off their debt.” Is that true? If so why? Is debt a fact of financial life? The comments from respondents were very instructive. However, the lack of response was even more eye opening.... by citicinn | Oct 16, 2005 | newsletters
Dear Joanne, Here I am on Deerfoot Trail again, the 100km/h freeway that cuts through our city. You say I shouldn’t complain because in Montreal gas went from $1.03 to $1.34 in a matter of hours. But I can still see the loonies and toonies flying out the... by citicinn | May 16, 2005 | newsletters
Credit has become so much a part of our lives that we don’t even give it a second thought. Lila’s casual attitude towards her credit is due to her lack of knowledge. Credit had its beginning in the 1850s. Isaac Singer wanted to increase sales of his sewing...
