March 29, 2024

Make the most of your tax return

BY PETER SWART It’s officially tax season and students should be starting to look into every possible tax break they can get before filing. According to David Sukhdeo, one of Conestoga’s accounting professors, there are plenty of benefits that students can take advantage of. “All tuition that students paid is what they get to claim on their taxes,” he said. “As well, if they paid interest on a student loan … Continued

Bamboozled

BY DEEANNA ROLLINS In the last month or so, CBC has received over 1,000 emails from employees of the big five Canadian banks, CIBC, RBC, BMO, TD and Scotiabank, claiming to feel “pressured to upsell, trick and even lie to customers to meet unrealistic sales targets.” According to the law, in order for a consumer to be provided with a new product or credit limit, financial institutions are required to inform … Continued

Finances weigh on students

By RACHEL ROY Whether you attend a college or university, students all across the country are dealing with financial problems. Money woes can have you second-guessing whether you should swipe for a Tim Hortons coffee, pay that overdue bill, spend that extra couple of dollars on groceries or make sure you make rent. Financial woes also contribute to student worry about how they perform in the classroom because working all … Continued