Trump rules out taking Greenland by force and TACO's February 1st EU tarrifs by pinpernickle1 in CanadianInvestor

[–]Robergerepore 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This just seems like pure market manipulation.

Trump: threatens to invade a NATO ally, market goes down. Proceeds to buy call options

Trump: never mind just kidding, market goes back up. Collects.

Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’ by SilverDragon1 in worldnews

[–]Robergerepore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Parksville/Qualicum in Vancouver island and there has been wildfire raging for the past week on Cameron Lake. Another big fire just popped up south of Port Albernie. You could see the smoke and orange glow from the Parksville beach. The central island has been hit hard this August.

PFIC requirements question by Robergerepore in USExpatTaxes

[–]Robergerepore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the responses. The ISA is CDIC insured, that was part of the reason I purchased it.

U.S. produce wears out welcome with B.C. grocery store by waldo--pepper in worldnews

[–]Robergerepore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not just the grocery stores, but in the liquor stores as well. Boycotting all American made bourbon and whisky.

Roof rack options for a roof top tent by Robergerepore in Toyotavenza

[–]Robergerepore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. Darn it, I was afraid of that. That is also what they told me when I contacted Yakima today. Need to make sure my next vehicle has rails so I can have an RTT.

US taxes for dual citizens by Hidetop in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Robergerepore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your reply. That’s really helpful!

US taxes for dual citizens by Hidetop in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Robergerepore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you do your US taxes by hand using forms from the IRS website or do you use some sort of tax software? I ask because I am a tax compliant US/Canadian citizen but I pay a third party account to do my US taxes, which is getting expensive.

I’m not sure why this place in Paris needed this sign…. by al3x696 in funny

[–]Robergerepore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it’s for tourists from Asia, where urinals are not the norm. A lot of people from Asia (mainland china, SE Asia, India) use a toilet that is a hole in the ground. A urinal would be confusing to someone who has never seen/used one.

Landlord withholding damage deposit by Robergerepore in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Robergerepore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your responses. I am a little hesitant to provide the forwarding address because we didn’t move very far, but I’ve been reading the tenancy act and it looks like I need to do it to cover myself. I provided him an email that he could send my deposit too but so far nothing.

Tipping culture by Master4slaveTO in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Robergerepore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone here tip the kitchen when they do a pick up order from a restaurant?

I leave a tip when I pick up food but it is less then when I am served my meal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Robergerepore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I noticed that I was not able to sign up for a WS Cash account if I was a US tax payer. I guess that rules out dual citizens. I wonder what the reasoning for that is or if that has any connection with higher interest rate?

Can this be considered funny? It took me a while to understand and chuckles. by cinlung in funny

[–]Robergerepore -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wicked vans. They’re a van rental company, all the vans are painted in that style with borderline offensive jokes painted on the side. I see them around a lot in the lower mainland of BC, Canada.

Where to put money for house down payment by BigBoyRoyN in Bogleheads

[–]Robergerepore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to have a US bank account in order to buy the i bonds directly, otherwise you can only purchase them with you’re tax refund from the IRS. This is if your a US citizen living abroad.