Category: Opinion
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Should you lend money to a family member?
in OpinionMy mother has been helping me all her life, as most mothers do. Not only did she raise me, but she also helped me pay for my education, and many times she outright gave me cash gifts. Lending money to a family member is an opportunity to show my gratitude A few weeks ago, when…
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Most anti-abortion advocates are white, religious, fat, racist, gun-lovers and meat-eaters
in OpinionIt’s just driving me crazy, a pro-life advocate, brandishing a cross to show how good of a Christian they are, promoting life while carrying a weapon, and then going home to eat a juicy steak. Most of these pro-lifers want to impose a racist agenda and they see the pro-live banner as a perfect way…
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It’s time to add another $6,000 to your Tax-Free Savings Account for the year 2022
The moment is now. It’s time to add another $6,000 to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). This is the biggest gift the Canadian government can give to its taxpayers, the ability to save money, 100% tax-free. The limit for this year, 2022, is $6,000. I made the transfer right away. I will be buying some…
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Stock market returns for 2021: 19%
It was another spectacular year. Generally, my investments are divided into three parts: 1/3 U.S. 1/3 Canada 1/3 International. For the US par, a great chunk of my Money is in the S&P 500. The return of the S&P 500 was 27%. For the Canadian index, the return was about 21% And the International index,…
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I want to live to 100 years and I wish you will live to a 100 years as well
If I could live forever I would, but recognizing that’s not an option available to me, the second-best option is to live to at least 100 years. I know I can do that. In order to live to 100 years, I have to have three ingredients in my life: Physical activity a healthy diet and…
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You don’t have to wait for the new year to start a new resolution
January 2nd is the day that most resolutions start. Going to the gym, eating healthy, quitting smoking or drinking, etc. But why set an arbitrary date like the new year? Why not start right now? This afternoon? Unfortunately, most resolutions are not kept. Most resolutions don’t depend on a date but on the environment surrounding…