Plant that aims to build charging stations for electric vehicles opens in Markham, Ont.
‘The electric car is here and it’s here to stay,’ says Autochargers.ca CEO Gleb Nikiforov Ontario’s first manufacturing plant that makes charging stations for electric vehicles has opened in Markham, Ont. Gleb Nikiforov, CEO of Autochargers.ca, a national company that supplies equipment for electric vehicles, says the plant aims to manufacture 40,000 charging stations a […]
Island family fundraising to help bring refugee parents to P.E.I.
The Sadat family is trying to raise $15,000 Sara Sadat has seen her parents once in the past 23 years. Sadat and her husband Said, as well as their five children, moved to Charlottetown more than 10 years ago and after all this time she’s hoping an event this weekend will help in an effort […]
Should You Use Tax Preparation Software?
Tax preparation software has improved significantly over the past several years, and more and more people are using it to file their own taxes. If you are debating whether doing your own taxes is right for you, consider the following factors: Simplicity of your Tax Situation – If you have relatively few deductions, few sources of […]
Treat Your Tax Refund Like Any Other Investment
About 30% of taxpayers won’t receive a refund this year, but it might work out better for them if they did. Tax refunds are bemoaned by obnoxious blowhards who will tell anyone who’ll listen that refunds “give the government a free loan.” As it turns out, they could give you a financial boost while preventing […]
Every Money-Saving Trick You Need to Know Before Taking Your Next Cruise
Cruise lines are notorious for having a nickel-and-dime mentality. But that shouldn’t stop you from setting sail on the high seas. With a little insider info and some money-saving tips, booking a cruise without breaking the bank is well within reach. Before your next cruise, you’ll want to keep these tricks in your back pocket. […]
Thinking about buying home in retirement? Here are 3 reasons to rent instead
Though owning a home has long been hailed as the American Dream, that’s not necessarily the case when it comes to retirement. Since 1990, homeownership has declined among 55-64 year-olds, and experts expect this trend to continue in the coming years. Of course, owning a home in retirement has certain benefits, like the ability to […]