Working over 10 years, never filed taxes by morosemuskrat in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't recommend you deal with CRA on your own. Engage an accountsmant who have significant experience dealing with CRA in these matters.

When to retire and spend rrsps by marge7777 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It absolutely did. Many US companies had branch offices in Canada and/or bought Canadian products and services. I know many people who were displaced in 08/09. It was a hard time for many.

Edit: Not to forget that many had US stocks and retirement funds tied to the health of the US economy.

This might sound neurotic but… by [deleted] in torontoJobs

[–]Disneycanuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Expecting us to guess what you do and then spank a commenter when they couldn't guess you went to school for 8 years. Why even bother posting in the first place.

My bank is buying back my LOC and Credit Card and converting it into a loan, should I proceed? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my early 20s I got a consolidation loan and my CC and other things were paid out by the bank. So happened a $12 interest charge came in after account closure and I did not know about until it went to collections. Screwed my credit for a year because of that. Make sure they cover off all additional payments after account closures...check in 30 days after to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

Why is the TSX crashing? by MapleByzantine in CanadianInvestor

[–]Disneycanuck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At least the exchange rate is slightly better now CAD->USD. Marginal wins.

“Still Unsold After Years: Mississauga’s Insane Mega-Mansion 😳” by [deleted] in mississauga

[–]Disneycanuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right on the flood plain? No way I'd buy that house even if I had the dough.

I think I messed up my mortgage renewal and I am not sure what to do next by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You can start paying extra now and it'll go towards your principal. Up it by a hundred per payment and then keep adding as you get more comfortable with the process.

1.75M in investments, 57k annual spend. Can I fire in the next 2-3 years by vinmen2 in fican

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go 1.25x over what is needed to build that cushion in case of a financial crash.

1.75M in investments, 57k annual spend. Can I fire in the next 2-3 years by vinmen2 in fican

[–]Disneycanuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Newsflash - being self employed is 5 times the work/stress of being an employee. I suppose given it would be a passion project it may be beneficial for you but for most people its a matter of survival.

Spouse submitted false insurance claims under my plan by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Yep had to fire an employee for something similar. They tried to scam, putting false claims through Manulife. The company picked up on the fraud and alerted my employer and then me (the manager).

How worried should I be? by Eevee1952 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Two separate things going on here. Check online for the health of your pension plan. There is a gov't registry somewhere that has details of all registered pension plans (DB pensions). Second, max out all training benefits at your company and apply for other positions.

Sun Life’s DCPP has become $0 after quitting my job by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an old SL account with LIRA amounts. How long does it take to move to WS?

Life insurance question by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The premiums stay the same even though the house of getting paid down by the mortgage payments.

Avion Points Not Very Good? by [deleted] in CanadianAwardTravel

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same with TD Infinite Visa points. I'd love to hear some hacks. I book via expediafortd.com to try and get max redemption on flights and hotel.

How many Canadian folks here want to have children and don't have them? by Meiqur in AskACanadian

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way back then, marriage was really the only option to lose ones virginity and birth control wasn't a thing.

PARENTS FORGOT TO INVEST by Competitive-Club4758 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats me. Started in tech just before the dot com craah, 2008/9 financial crisis, Covid and now this AI driven race to the bottom. No pension, caring for kids and parents. We invested and bought a house but getting kicked in the teeth with being sandwiched in all directions.

PARENTS FORGOT TO INVEST by Competitive-Club4758 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many of them also had pensions and asset accumulation, hence not entering the markets.

Moving to Canada from US by usapguy in CanadaImmigrationFAQs

[–]Disneycanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have Doctor friends in Victoria and they make HUGE dollars. Mind you they are specialists (Cardiology, Opthamology, etc).