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With summers getting hotter and drier, homeowners should think about how they can conserve more water - in their homes and in the garden. It's easy to put these practices to work and that will pay off big time when it comes to your water bills. This is especially true now that many municipalities are moving to a consumption based model, where homes are metered and charged accordingly.

In Toronto for example, a typical monthly bill for a single family home runs about 600 dollars. But the city has had a long-term plan to increase water rates by 9 per cent each year through 2012. And like everything else, water costs are only going to rise, so start saving with these easy-to-implement fixes.


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]]>cut billscut water billCutBillsCutWaterBillsave moneySaveMoneywater conservationWaterConservationSandra WilliamsFri, 18 May 2012 10:00:00 ESTHayley Wickenheiser: Lessons Learned About Motherhoodhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/11/hayley-wickenheiser-lessons-learned-about-motherhood/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/11/hayley-wickenheiser-lessons-learned-about-motherhood/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/11/hayley-wickenheiser-lessons-learned-about-motherhood/#commentsFiled under: , ,

For Olympic champion and sports icon Hayley Wickenheiser, representing Canada in both the summer and winter Olympics hasn't been her highest honour. Nor is it the sports arena, in her hometown of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, that was named after her. And, although, receiving the Order of Canada comes extremely close, her highest honour is being a mother to her 12-year-old son.

Being a mother comes with the responsibility of shaping and nurturing a future generation. This is a role that she is proud to share with 9.2 million Canadian women, who make both small and large sacrifices to raise confident, well-adjusted contributors to society. Indeed, mothers are worthy of public praise.

Walmart Canada agrees, and starting on May 10, 2012, Walmart Canada is celebrating Mother's Day by asking Canadians to nominate his or her mom for the Mom of the Year Awards. Hayley will be one of five Mom Ambassadors who will determine who will be the lucky eight finalists and the winners of a $10,000 award. Plus, the overall winner will receive an additional $100,000 to be donated to a charity or cause of her choice. We spoke with Hayley to discuss the life and financial lessons that she has learned and her personal experiences as a mother.

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]]>family financesHayleyWickenheiserKids and MoneyMothers DayOlympicGamesWalmartSandra WilliamsFri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 ESTHow to Choose Your Successor: Lessons from the Trencheshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/07/how-to-choose-your-successor-lessons-from-the-trenches/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/07/how-to-choose-your-successor-lessons-from-the-trenches/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/07/how-to-choose-your-successor-lessons-from-the-trenches/#commentsFiled under: ,

Three years ago APEX Public Relations CEO Pat McNamara was at a career crossroad. After 10 years of building and leading a multiple award-winning company, she felt that it was time to take a step back and thoroughly examine her options.

From the start, McNamara chose not to make her business all about her and had always made a point to develop a strong leadership team, in case she wanted to take some time away from the business. While the NDP leadership race continues to heat up. McNamara is calm, cool and collected. Her forward thinking has paid off. She recently handed over the CEO title to APEX President, Linda Andross, but she still enjoys hanging around the office.

Q: When did you start thinking about finding your successor?
A: It was always on my mind. I got pretty serious about it about three years before I had did it. I actually was working with a [business] coach to help me through the process..

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]]>leadersleadershipsuccession planningSandra WilliamsMon, 07 May 2012 09:00:00 ESTToronto-Area Mother's Day Deals for Beauty Junkieshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/06/toronto-area-mothers-day-deals-for-beauty-junkies/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/06/toronto-area-mothers-day-deals-for-beauty-junkies/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/06/toronto-area-mothers-day-deals-for-beauty-junkies/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Beauty gifts for your beautiful motherMother's Day is fast approaching. (Psst ... May 13th, in case you haven't marked your calendars.) After all the countless hours and seemingly limitless energy our mothers have spent taking care of us, isn't it always a great idea to treat her like a queen? This year show mom why she's tops in your books with some of these budget-friendly and beauty junkie approved gift ideas.

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]]>Sandra WilliamsSun, 06 May 2012 07:30:00 ESTTop 10 Great Canadian Inventionshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/01/great-canadian-inventions-gallery/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/01/great-canadian-inventions-gallery/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/05/01/great-canadian-inventions-gallery/#commentsFiled under: ,

They say necessity is the mother of invention. And we, laid-back Canadians have been behind some of the greatest inventions in the world. However, studies show that two thirds of Canadians are unaware of the homegrown inventors and inventions that helped to change our world. Let's change that and continue to innovate.

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Think Edison invented the lightbulb? Thank again. It was a Canadian who invented that indispensable object, along with many other surprising things.


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1. Light bulb

Who invented the light bulb? If you said Thomas Edison, you're wrong. Canadian Henry Woodward invented it. Between 1873 and 1874, Woodward with the help of Toronto innkeeper Matthew Evans, invented a glass bulb with an enclosed carbon filament and nitrogen gas. It was patented in 1874. But that's where it ended because they didn't have enough money to produce and sell their own invention. One year later they sold the patent to (drum roll please) Thomas Edison.

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]]>canadian inventorsMadeInCanadaSandra WilliamsTue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 EST8 Weird Tax Write-Offshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/23/8-weird-tax-write-offs/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/23/8-weird-tax-write-offs/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/23/8-weird-tax-write-offs/#commentsFiled under: ,

taxApril 30th is just around the corner, and if you haven't filed yet because you are looking for creative ways to reduce your tax liability, take comfort and learn from the fortunes and misfortunes of other taxpayers.

The key to maximizing your tax return is to plan ahead, so you won't miss some of the little deductions that could make a big difference to your tax return.

Beyond the usual deductions, there are more that people have successfully argued are valid deductions. Have a look and see what has worked - and what hasn't - in the murky world of tax write-offs.


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1. Claim pet food

Sometimes being a pet owner can really add up. So, the cost of feeding your pet should be an allowable deduction. Right? Um ... maybe. A farmer took this issue to the Tax Court of Canada and won on the grounds that his outdoor cat and dog were protecting his blueberry fields from wildlife.

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]]>tax write-offstaxesTaxWrite-offsSandra WilliamsMon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 ESTClikbrix: Redesigning the Home Buying Experiencehttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/20/clikbrix-redesigning-the-home-buying-experience/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/20/clikbrix-redesigning-the-home-buying-experience/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/20/clikbrix-redesigning-the-home-buying-experience/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Clikbrix helps sell homesClikbrix, an award-winning QR Code and mobile website solution for real estate professionals is changing the way you buy or rent your next home.

Usually, when it comes to looking for a new home, house hunters spend hours poring through one-dimensional data found on the Multiple Listing Service. And, with the vast number of properties and the vast number of agents to help move them, the sea of sameness can create a stressful situation for a potential homebuyer.

In today's time-crunched world, this isn't good enough. The world has gone mobile and consumer expectations have changed.

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]]>ClikbrixGoogle+mobile phoneQrCodereal estateSandra WilliamsFri, 20 Apr 2012 11:42:00 ESTStudents Use YouTube to Create their Own Summer Jobshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/10/students-use-youtube-to-create-their-own-summer-jobs/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/10/students-use-youtube-to-create-their-own-summer-jobs/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/10/students-use-youtube-to-create-their-own-summer-jobs/#commentsFiled under: ,

university students are using YouTube to make money instead of getting a summer job
Thousands of college and university students across Canada are gearing up to muscle their way into the tight Canadian job market.

Clarke Sciamanna isn't one of them.

Armed with the knowledge that some people have earned their living from posting content on YouTube, he turned his hobby of creating videos targeted at high school students into a well oiled-cash machine. Since 2009, his InformalMantis self-help videos have gradually built a steady, loyal following.

"I could live my dream of helping people on YouTube by posting how-to tutorials," he says. "Right now it's putting a big dent in my tuition and I'm not even a full-time YouTuber, but it helps as a university student."

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]]>BeautycakezGoogleInformalMantisPartner ProgramPartnerProgramYouTubeSandra WilliamsTue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 ESTBudget-Friendly Easter Ideas for Kids and Adultshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/05/budget-friendly-easter-ideas-for-kids-and-adults/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/05/budget-friendly-easter-ideas-for-kids-and-adults/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/04/05/budget-friendly-easter-ideas-for-kids-and-adults/#commentsFiled under: ,

EasterLast month the organizers of Colorado Springs' annual Easter egg hunt had to cancel the event because of aggressive parents hell bent on getting Easter eggs for their kids. People, it's only a game. Maybe the event would have fared better if the participants knew that everyone could and would get a basketful of treats, especially when the treats are pretty cheap. Here are seven budget-friendly Easter ideas to try that are, hopefully, aggression-free.

1. Create a family Easter basket. Place a large plate on a table and decorate it with Easter
grass and goodies. You can purchase Easter grass from Walmart for just $1. If you want to
keep an eye on the amount of sugar your child consumes, top the grassy heap with filler
eggs (Walmart 42-pack $2.97 each). As an alternative to a gooey sugary centre place
stickers from the dollar store inside.

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]]>easterorigami rabbitsSandra WilliamsThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:15:00 ESTFederal Budget Focuses on Stimulating Innovationhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/30/federal-budget-focuses-on-stimulating-innovation/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/30/federal-budget-focuses-on-stimulating-innovation/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/30/federal-budget-focuses-on-stimulating-innovation/#commentsFiled under:

innovationWith the gradual decline of technological giants, such as BlackBerry and Nortel, Canada more than ever needs to promote innovation more effectively. So when Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the 2012 federal budget, Canadian innovation was at the forefront.

As a response to the recommendations made in a report written by the Jenkins Panel, the government has announced $1.1 billion for direct research and development support and $500 million for venture capital initiatives. Click on the gallery to see some of Canada's notable innovations.

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]]>Canadian innovationsSandra WilliamsFri, 30 Mar 2012 08:47:00 EST6 Failed Celebrity Businesseshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/16/6-failed-celebrity-businesses/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/16/6-failed-celebrity-businesses/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/16/6-failed-celebrity-businesses/#commentsFiled under: ,

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most business failures occur within two years of their existence.

Does being rich and famous mean you'll be able to beat the odds? Not according to these celebrities. See how you can learn from their mistakes.

To see the gallery, click here or on the picture below.

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]]>business failuresSandra WilliamsFri, 16 Mar 2012 16:00:00 ESTAll Chequed Out: Feds Ban Unsolicited Credit Card Chequeshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/10/all-chequed-out-feds-ban-unsolicited-credit-card-cheques/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/10/all-chequed-out-feds-ban-unsolicited-credit-card-cheques/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/10/all-chequed-out-feds-ban-unsolicited-credit-card-cheques/#commentsFiled under:

credit cardsThe barrage of unsolicited credit card cheques that make their way into your mailbox are about to come to an end. This week, the federal government made good on their Economic Action Plan 2011 promise by banning unsolicited credit card cheques from credit-card companies.

"This would mean consumers would only receive this product on request and when they have made a fully informed decision to do so," said Ted Menzies, the minister of state for finance, at the announcement at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada offices.

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]]>chequescredit cardsSandra WilliamsSat, 10 Mar 2012 09:00:00 ESTBuffett Has Chosen His Successor. Have You?http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/03/buffett-has-chosen-his-successor-have-you/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/03/buffett-has-chosen-his-successor-have-you/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/03/03/buffett-has-chosen-his-successor-have-you/#commentsFiled under: , ,

BuffetIn an effort to quell shareholder concerns, 81-year-old Warren Buffett "Oracle of Omaha" revealed days ago that he knows who his successor will be.

The catch is his successor doesn't know that he's the chosen one. If you're a business owner with plans of having your business survive you, it's never too early to start thinking about your succession plan. Here are five tips to consider:

1. Determine what makes your organization valuable.
After years of toiling away at your business, have you ever stopped to analyze what has made your it a success? You should. The person who replaces you will have to be in alignment with your vision. Moreover, you want to find someone who shares the same goals. If your achievement is linked to the skills and knowledge that you as the business owner have, make sure you provide ample time to train your successor. For example, if you're a lawyer or an accountant, hire a junior practitioner who will eventually take over your firm long before you decide to step down.

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]]>succession planningWarren BuffetSandra WilliamsSat, 03 Mar 2012 08:25:00 ESTIn Whitney Houston We Trusthttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/21/in-whitney-houston-we-trust/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/21/in-whitney-houston-we-trust/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/21/in-whitney-houston-we-trust/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Eighteen-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown's troubled life took a turn for the worst last Saturday when her mother, Whitney Houston, died tragically in a Beverly Hills hotel room. With her dear and talented mother gone, let's hope that a trust fund was left behind as part of the songstress' legacy.

Some people might automatically assume that Bobbi Kristina will be a trust fund baby because of the wealth of both her famous parents. To date it's hard to put a figure on Whitney Houston's financial worth, however, at one point she sold over 200,000 million albums and singles. For a time she was one of America's wealthiest women, in fact, she was listed third, just after Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Streisand. That's no surprise considering the extraordinary singer had signed a $100 million record deal in 2001. Alas, that was a long time ago.

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]]>Bobbi Kristinatrust fundsWhitney HoustonSandra WilliamsTue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 ESTWhere to Find Free Tax Helphttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/15/where-to-find-free-tax-help/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/15/where-to-find-free-tax-help/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/15/where-to-find-free-tax-help/#commentsFiled under:

where to find free tax help
Can you spare $157.3 million dollars? No? I didn't think so. According to Statistics Canada that's what individuals and unincorporated businesses spent in 2010 to prepare and file their taxes. The worst part is some Canadians shouldn't have to pay a penny.

Who can get help
If you are considered to be a low-income wage earner you could be eligible for free tax preparation. Many not-for-profit agencies, such as the United Way provide core funding to community organizations so that they can offer free tax clinics. Some organizations have an individual income cut off of $25,000 and under, or a family income of $35,000 and under. Many of these tax clinics will open by the end of February.

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]]>CRAtaxesSandra WilliamsWed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:00 ESTDon't Delay Arranging Eldercare, Experts Sayhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/15/dont-delay-arranging-eldercare-experts-say/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/15/dont-delay-arranging-eldercare-experts-say/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/15/dont-delay-arranging-eldercare-experts-say/#commentsFiled under: ,

seniors"Work won't visit you when you're old," wrote actress and writer Tina Fey in her best selling book Bossypants. She was referring to the importance of focusing on life's priorities; the enlivening role that children play in our lives. It's cautionary advice that we all should take seriously as we ride the wave of the RRSP season, and await the outcome of the OAS debates.

Statistics Canada reported that in 25 years, approximately a quarter of the Canadian population (roughly 10 million) will be seniors. So when retirement is decades or less away, sorting out the fine details is frequently the elephant in the room.

Unfortunately, fatal illness can strike when you least expect it.

Evelyn Jacks, president of the Winnipeg-based Knowledge Bureau and one of Canada's leading tax experts knows from personal experience how things can change quickly and dramatically. Within the span of 18 months she lost four members of her family, including both of her parents. In addition, each case required extensive, expensive palliative care.

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]]>eldercareOASretirementSandra WilliamsWed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 ESTValentine's Day Gifts: What's Hot & What's Not for Brand New Relationshipshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/10/valentines-day-gifts-whats-hot-and-whats-not-for-brand-new-rel/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/10/valentines-day-gifts-whats-hot-and-whats-not-for-brand-new-rel/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/10/valentines-day-gifts-whats-hot-and-whats-not-for-brand-new-rel/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Valentine's Day can be a source of anxiety for some. Whether you've been in a relationship for ages or have started a brand new relationship, tensions over gift selection can run high.

In her new book, The Millionaire's Handbook: How to Look and Act Like a Millionaire, Even if You're Not, award-winning author Vicky Oliver shares frugal gift ideas that will have you spending less but showing a lot of thought. Want to know how you can make the right impression this Valentine's Day? Click the photo below to launch our gallery of Valentine's Day gift suggestions.


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]]>bad giftsbad Valentines giftsBadGiftsBadValentinesGiftsgreat giftsGreatGiftsValentines Dayvalentines day giftsvalentines giftsValentinesGiftsSandra WilliamsFri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 ESTChanges in Airline Advertising a Big Win for Consumershttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/10/changes-in-airline-advertising-a-big-win-for-consumers/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/10/changes-in-airline-advertising-a-big-win-for-consumers/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/10/changes-in-airline-advertising-a-big-win-for-consumers/#commentsFiled under: ,

AirlinesPeople are angry about having to pay for hidden fees, especially when it comes to travelling.

"I can't stand having to pay for that (expletive) tax, when I purchase a flight" says Jennifer, a 33-year-old program officer from Ottawa, Ontario.

In 2006, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-11, which requires the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to regulate how airfare is advertised. But over six years have gone by and the Act hasn't been enforced until now.

Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet has used all-in air price advertising in their display ads, banner ads, website landing pages and print materials since early January 2012. WestJet admits that they have a minor technical glitch that their web provider will resolve within the coming months. Today when you book a flight, you will have to hover over the price and an overlay will provide you with the complete price breakdown of that particular flight. In the near future they hope to display the all-in price without the need to hover over the listed price. This feature is not commonly available around the world, and WestJet expects that this level of transparency will please many consumers. And now, Air Canada, too, is advertising all-in pricing.

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]]>airlinesall-in pricingtravelSandra WilliamsFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 ESTPay it Forward to Get Aheadhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/03/pay-it-forward-to-get-ahead/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/03/pay-it-forward-to-get-ahead/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/03/pay-it-forward-to-get-ahead/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Remember cute 12-year-old Haley Joel Osment in the film Pay It Forward? In case you missed it, the film is about a young boy who tries to make the world a better place by helping three people who, in turn, will help other people. This Hollywood film sets an excellent example for anyone who wants to succeed in life and in business.

On occasion we may hear stories about how a millionaire paid a financially struggling woman's late electric bill or a celebrity who left a 200% tip to a waitress. Kind gestures, indeed. But you don't need to have the wealth of Oprah and her 1% peers to make a positive change in someone's life.

Everyday people can and do make a big difference.

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]]>charityEntrepreneurshipRBCSandra WilliamsFri, 03 Feb 2012 08:30:00 ESTMoney-Saving Tips for Winter Hair and Skin Carehttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/01/money-saving-tips-for-winter-hair-and-skin-care/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/01/money-saving-tips-for-winter-hair-and-skin-care/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2012/02/01/money-saving-tips-for-winter-hair-and-skin-care/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

winter beautyYou don't have to go broke to be beautiful.

True, caring for your hair and skin in the winter can be a challenge, and you'll probably spend more money on beauty essentials during the colder months.

Very often hair of all types becomes frizzy, dull, and unruly. Exposure to extreme temperatures is the culprit. Moreover, heat from blow dryers, flat irons and curlers don't help either. So what can you do about it?

First, don't go on a spending spree winter-proofing your beauty routine.

The truth is expensive hair care products are not always better for the health of your hair. In fact, there's no reason to spend more than eight dollars on hair care products. Nevertheless, your stylist may tell you that the drugstore brands are inferior. The next time you're in the beauty aisle, pick up a high-end brand and a cheaper brand, and compare the ingredient list.

Notice that the list is similar? The price won't tell you the value of the product on your hair. The truth is both expensive and inexpensive hair care products have more in common than you think. What's the difference? Price. Do you want to know more money-saving tips for beating the winter hair and skin care blues? Here are some great tips!

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