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How to Double Your Investments Fast

2011/10/29
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How to Double Your Investments Fast

I just found out this simple formula “Rule of 72″ to calculate the amount of time require to double any type of investment. It only gives a rough estimate, but it’s useful enough while talking in person to any sale representative about investment types and options. For example, if you want to double your...

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WestJet Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

2011/08/28
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WestJet Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

It won’t be a complete picture without comparing Canadian second largest airliner WestJet with Air Canada. Bear in mind, though, WestJet operates mainly in North America whereas Air Canada operates globally. However, WestJet may one day expand its operation to worldwide. ** The total amount of remuneration received by the Corporation’s five highest paid...

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Air Canada Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

2011/08/28
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Air Canada Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

Air Canada always seems to have labour disputes from time to time. The government sometimes even needs to intervene the disputes and/or labour strikes, or give financial supports. This is very frustrating. It costs taxpayers money for the government to deal with Air Canada issue. It also annoys traverlers. So, I decide to find...

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Canadian Cities with Hottest Economy

2011/05/09
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Canadian Cities with Hottest Economy

This economy report examines 13 Canadian cities: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria, Saskatoon, Calgary, Regina, and Edmonton. Four Canadian cities with the hottest economy prospect share a common quality that goes beyond their bustling business sectors. Saskatoon, Calgary, Regina and Edmonton will see tremendous economy growth, thanks to its...

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Money CAN buy happiness!!

2011/04/08
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Money CAN buy happiness!!

I would like to ask everyone’s input regarding whether money can you happiness. For me, I totally believe money CAN buy happiness in many, if not all, aspects unless you are a millionaire or a billionaire. Here is my story…… I’m happy when I can drive to work. While I was a university student,...

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Do you give money to parents?

2009/05/26
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I’m wondering if anyone gives money anti biotic clindamycn cleocin to their parents regularly. My parents currently at the ages of 60′s have retired ten years ago with very little savings, so I give them CAD$5000 (Canadian dollar) each month. I feel obligated to provide monetary support to them, because it’s my responsibility. My...

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Average Monthly Grocery Bill

2009/05/22
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I’m wondering…what’s the median monthly grocery bill for anyone living in North America? I guess the expense will vary, depending on where you live. I’m a single guy, and I have noticed I spent almost $200 each month on grocery in the past two years (ie, after I graduated from university). In contrast, I...

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Canadian High Interest Rate Savings Accounts

Each month I put away all my remaining money into some kinds of savings accounts until I need to use it. Instead of locking...

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