Taxes

Collecting CPP and OAS while Living Abroad

Collecting CPP and OAS While Living Abroad

Did you know that collecting CPP and OAS while living abroad is possible? With retirement comes a lot of freedom and for many Canadians, that means the opportunity to travel more. For some Canadians, it…

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what to do if you havent filed taxes in years

What to do if You Haven’t Filed Taxes in Years

Filing your taxes in Canada is a straightforward process that needs to be done every year. If your taxes are simple, it shouldn’t take too long to do. However, sometimes people forget (or intentionally avoid)…

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TurboTax Live Full Service Review

TurboTax Live Full Service Review

**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TurboTax Canada. All opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again: tax season. Which, for most of us, adds a lot of…

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TurboTax Self-Employed Review

TurboTax Self-Employed Review

**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TurboTax. All opinions are my own. For many self-employed individuals, working with an accountant is something that would be nice to do, but it…

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8 Goals for Every Freelancer

8 Goals for Every Freelancer

I started freelancing in 2014. It happened by accident as a company reached out to me to write an article for them. I instantly said yes because I wanted the extra income, but I had…

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How to Keep Your Finances in Order as a Digital Nomad

If you have the ability to work remotely (or you’re looking for a job that allows you to do so) there’s a good chance you’ve thought about being a digital nomad. It makes perfect sense,…

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When Should You Consider Using the Services of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee

When Should You Consider Using the Services of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?

Unfortunately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about bankruptcy and consumer proposals as of late. With debt at an all-time high, people are just looking at their options and hoping for a new start.…

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4 Ways to Save Money on Your Taxes When You Have a Side Hustle

**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Turbotax. All opinions are my own. Side hustles have become a big thing over the last few years. If you’re unfamiliar with the term,…

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Avoid These Tax Mistakes if You’re a Freelancer

Recently, Intuit Canada released a study on “The Rise of the Self-Employed Economy.” The study found that half of Canada’s workforce will be freelance by 2020. At first, this number seems high, but when I…

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managing your money as a freelancer

Managing Your Money as a Freelancer

Over the last two years, I’ve steadily increased my side hustle income. Despite the fact that I’ve always been pretty good with my money, there were still a few things I had to learn along…

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