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What Savings Tip Did Your Mom Teach You? Tell Us & She Could Get a Flower Delivery On Mother's Day!

Did your Mom teach you a savings tip that you still use today?Let us know what it is by leaving a comment here [http://www.facebook.com/notes/mogo/what-savings-tip-did-your-mom-teach-you-tell-us-she-could-get-a-flower-delivery-/423715691801] . One lucky winner will get a bouquet worth $65.00 delivered right to their Mom’s house anywhere in Canada on Mother’s Day! Contest closes @ 9pm PST on May 6th and is open to Canadian residence ONLY. A winner will be randomly selected and notified by privat

MUST READ: Tax Tips For Commonly Missed Deductions

Below you’ll find links to 12 commonly missed deductions. There are several relatively new credits that people might miss, like theemployment credit – a $1,000 write off for anyone with a job that saves you $150. •Canada employment amount [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/363-eng.html] •Care giver amount [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/315/menu-eng.html] •Charitable donations [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/

Save Money With These 5 Springtime Car Tips!

Below are 5 springtime savings tips that all car owners should read. They require little effort and your wallet will thank you! 1. As you may know, your car’s weight is not evenly balanced over all four tires. It’s bound to be heavier near the engine; that’s why rotating your tires on a regular basis is so important. It will help maintain an even tread wear, and help you get the longest life out of your tires.  Your tires should be rotated every 8,000 km for optimal performance 2. Your winter

Tools To Help You Plan, Save & Stay In Control Of Your Money!

Below is a list of 7 easy to use calculators that will help you save money and make your hard earned money go further. Let us know how it goes by leaving a comment! Affordability Calculator [http://www.smartcookies.com/_webapp_2198905/Affordability_Calculator] Can you afford a mortgage or will you have to wait longer? Extra Payments Calculator [http://www.smartcookies.com/_webapp_2198917/Extra_Payments_Calculator] See how much you can save by making extra payments on your mortgage. Mortgage

Use Google Alerts To Setup Your Own Savings Alerts!

Google allows you to create up to 1,000 alerts where they will email you when something new that you are searching for shows up on the internet.  You’ll need to do a little research to find the right search terms, but it’s a powerful tool.  For example, if you are waiting for a “no interest” sale at BestBuy, you could use the search term [ site:www.bestbuy.ca "no interest" ]. When Google sees the words “no interest” at the BestBuy website, you’ll get an email instantly. Click here [http://googl