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Cynics call provincial and federal support an arm of the supposed “welfare state.” What cynics do not understand is that many essential services, in which every citizen partakes, come from the same essential funding source.
These services in general include financial, educational, medical, infrastructure, and social program support.
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MoneySense’s All Canadian Wealth Test captivated a lot of attention in 2009. The economy was in shambles, and most people are looking back at the year and the latter decade without any sense of longing or nostalgia.
Thankfully, the results of the 2015 wealth test are far more encouraging. Some positive trends have made 2009 seen even further away. The fact that the test is only done every half a decade makes for a nice sense of distance from the last set of results. In 2015, the times have mostly changed for the better.
Though the country still has a long way to go, financial education and a stabler economy has brought forward some excellent new movements and trends.
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When a person with a balance due on a credit card stops making at least the minimum payment for a number of months, the company will start calling this customer on a regular basis. The company starts with its own customer service representatives and then is likely to transfer the account to its own collections department if the issue is not resolved in some manner.
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Each year, there are new tax rules, most of which are not disseminated to the public in a convenient or effective way. However, as you have no doubt heard many judges and police officers say, “Ignorance of the law does not exonerate you from the law.” While this may seem unfair, it is an unfortunate truth of the ever-changing tax code.
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Taking the jump to being a single income family can be huge, but it can also be hugely rewarding. It can allow for a parent to stay home with the children or for one person to pursue their dreams, even if those dreams won’t bring in much money at all.
When a couple decide to become a family with just one income, however, there is some planning that needs to be done before it happens. This can help ensure the success and allow for any pitfalls that might occur.
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Most people spend quite a bit on their vehicle each year between filling it up, getting repairs done, and even washing the vehicle to ensure it looks great. With all this money spent on maintaining the vehicle, wouldn’t it be nice if the vehicle would give something in return?
It’s actually possible to earn 3400$ a year or more simply by driving the vehicle around town. Below are two different ways a person can bring in a little extra cash with their vehicle.
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If you are the type of person who is always concerned about finances, this is definitely a good thing. It is very important to carefully consider how the household income is being spent and the amount of money that is being set aside for the future. It seems as if everywhere we look, people are learning more about extreme saving. This is a wonderful thing to do. Unfortunately, many people don’t have the willpower to quit eating out so much and stay home for a change.
