A minimum wage is the least or lowest wage rate an employer can pay his/her employees. It is a norm in every democratic nation in the world, and Canada is no exception. In Ontario, most employees are eligible for minimum wage no matter the type of employees they are. Whether they are full-time, part-time or …
In Canada, you can transfer money to and from your retirement accounts without any penalties. To do this, you will need the form T2151 to initiate and complete the process. This means that you can transfer money from a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) or a Registered Pension Plan (RPP) to other savings or retirement …
The CRA requires employed individuals to report their income taxes; the same is required of people who have self-employed and professional income taxes in Canada. To do this, they will need the T2125 form. The CRA uses the T2125 form to calculate tax for self-employment and professional income. It is also required in the T1 …
Remember Jordan Belfort, of the blockbuster finance movie of all time, The Wolf of Wall Street, who swindled investors out of millions of dollars in a stock selling fraud scheme at his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont? The scheme caught up with him and he was prosecuted and jailed for 2 years. He was also forced to pay back over $100 …
RRSP stands for “registered retirement savings plan.” The Canadian government initiated this investment vehicle in 1957 to protect Canadians’ investments as they retire from their jobs. RRSPs work by deferring taxes on funds contributed. It is an incentive for Canadians to put more money into their retirement fund. RRSPs are known as “tax-deferred” because the …
Filing most income in Canada is done using specific slips. These slips are issued when filing taxes to report the income amount and any appropriate deduction. The Canadian government designed these slips, including the T4A slip, to aid the CRA in calculating an individual’s income, how much taxes they owe, and the kind of income …
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As with all mutual funds, CIBC Mutual funds comprise a collection of investment products put together, with investors taking a portion of the mutual fund relative to their investment. Despite being the smallest of the Big Five in terms of market share, assets, and capitalization, CIBC still punches above its weight with its mutual fund …
For some, the ending of each year brings with it exciting times because they met their financial goals. For others, it’s disappointment. But each day is a big chance to make amends. Financial security is something we hold most dear not just for ourselves, but for our family and loved ones. Most Canadians need a …
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With the development of money-making apps, came an increase in job opportunities and earnings. This avenue has helped many people make ends meet by adding a little extra money to their income. Many Canadians are finding financial freedom from doing tasks on apps that pay them. The internet has brought many opportunities and prospects for …
The concept of free money resonates with every living person. Whether allowances from parents, a treat from your spouse, gifts from friends, handouts from strangers, a free movie ticket, train ride, candy, or some manna from heaven, we all love to get things for free. Whenever we express such wishes, it is not uncommon to …
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