Maybe it was centuries of learning from other cultures; maybe it was decades of investing in their own growth — whatever caused it, it’s undeniable: Scandinavian countries are flourishing. In fact, they are leading the rest of the world in almost every measure: Denmark boasts some of the highest happiness ratings in the world. Norway… [Read More]
eCommerce: Searches for Online Wedding Dresses and Presents Soar
An online sales platform says the numbers of people searching for wedding dresses and presents is soaring as growing numbers turn to online retailers to find the perfect wedding gift. However, for those who are looking for wedding dresses, London offers a great range of boutiques which have experienced staff to deliver the bride’s dream… [Read More]
How Much Do You Pay in Payroll and Income Taxes? Here’s an Overview of Canada’s Income and Payroll Taxes for 2012, by Province
I’m going to have to pay myself a salary soon, and I’ve been learning a lot about the different taxes that one has to pay, both on the employer and the employee side of the equation! Canada has always been known for having a relatively high level of taxation, but as I’ll soon show you,… [Read More]
Getting Screwed Out of Your Hard-Earned Capital: How CDs and GICs Are Rip-Offs for Long-term Investing
Is there such a thing as a guaranteed rate of return? There seems to be a trend for people to “flock to safety” by buying certificates of deposit (CDs) or their Canadian equivalent, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs). There is no risk if a capital loss, at least in nominal terms. However, money is… [Read More]
Canada’s New Budget: A Paradigm Shift – Although a Small One
The following post is by staff writer Teacher Man, who writes at My University Money. While the budget that was announced last week wasn’t exactly revolutionary (despite what political spinsters on either side might have you believe) I believe that it was a small step in an overall paradigm shift that is subtly taking shape… [Read More]