CyberGuide
By the end of 2008, the number of people with a cell phone worldwide will be greater than the number without one.
Source – www.cbc.ca
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FROM: NOV-DEC 2008 ISSUE | BY ROBIN DAY
CGA Taxtips
This site is ideal for anyone who needs some basic Canadian income tax information, but does not want to wade through that maze we call the Tax Act. Operated by a retired CGA, taxtips.ca includes rates for all Canadian provinces, a variety of calculators, and plenty of good advice.
www.taxtips.ca
Bankruptcy Advice
Bankruptcy is seldom a pleasant topic, but when it comes to a personal financial crisis, there are times when it is the best available solution. This site offers answers to many common questions about personal bankruptcy and related issues.
www.bankruptcy-canada.ca
About Software
The process of finding and selecting financial software should not begin with a trip to the local big box store. Instead, take a look at this site from About.com. It offers information on important features, tutorials, and reviews of many popular products.
http://financialsoft.about.com
Cross Border Facts
The Canadian Border Services Agency manages the flow of people and products across Canadian borders. This site helps sort fact from fiction when it comes to importing, exporting, and travel beyond our borders.
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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Cyber Tip
The new thumbnail previews in Windows Vista Explorer are handy, but they can slow down your browsing. To disable them, click the Organize button in any folder and select Folder and Search Options from the displayed menu. Next, click the View tab and check the Always show icons, never thumbnails checkbox. Finally, click OK to return to Explorer. |
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Robin Day, MBA, CGA, is president of Virtual Information Technologies Inc. E-mail rday@bcit.ca. |
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