RRIF income splitting For one, you can split up to 50% of your eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner. This can reduce combined tax payable by moving income from your tax return to your spouse’s. RRSP withdrawals do not count, but RRIF withdrawals are eligible to split once you are 65. Eligible…
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Michele Lucato 3rd Mar 2025 We’re giving two lucky readers the chance to win a SPAM Bundle of goodies. the prize Celebrate SPAM® Appreciation Week with a chance to win one of two SPAMTASTIC™ bundles It’s SPAM® Appreciation Week in the UK this week and Money Magpie is giving you the chance to ‘Keep it…
Virgin Trains have launched a new service called “Automatic Delay Repay” which will start automatic refunds for delays on their trains. A delayed Virgin train, probably. Passengers will be refunded automatically within 3 days if their train is delayed by more than half an hour, and if they’ve bought their ticket in advance. Unfortunately, where…
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1. Streaming Services Streaming services are the frontrunners in the post-cable TV era, offering extensive libraries of TV shows, movies, documentaries, and exclusive content. Here are some of the top players: a. Netflix Cost: Plans range from $9.99 to $19.99 per month. Offerings: Wide variety of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and an increasing number of…
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Gigi the dog A question I’ve been getting a lot lately: “What happened to your dog???” I get this question via email, through blog comments, on Instagram, Facebook and in person. It’s taken me awhile to put together my response because it’s a painful one. But today, I’m ready to share. The Tail of Genevieve…
The Best Guide To Establishing A Homebuying Budget The homebuying process can be both exciting and frustrating. Attending open houses and house hunting makes you excited about something new. Not being able to buy a home can put your dreams on pause. In this case, you should establish a homebuying budget. This step-by-step guide will…
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St. Patrick’s Day is an important commemoration of the Irish culture on the 17th of March. People celebrate through festivals, parades, wearing green apparel and shamrocks, or just simply overdrinking at the pub. And for that, we have everything you need: various St. Patrick’s Day Deals when it comes to restaurants, clothing, or décor. It’s…
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budgeting • Saving Money Retiring can make you feel like you’ve suddenly hit a giant pause button, giving you all the time in the world but with the challenge of managing your finances better than ever. However, you can still live that champagne lifestyle on a beer budget. Here are ten golden tips on how to…
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So today I am diving into a fun topic and, essentially, what my blog is all about! Looking stylish and expensive but for cheap! I have learned a thing or two being in the fashion blogging space for the past 6 years. (And also just being a girl who loves to shop in what seems…
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