CALGARY – Albertans spend more time thinking about finances than other aspects of their lives including love and leisure.
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Smart ways to handle small business finances
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Minister says fiscal update will show province’s budget in good shape
Finance Minister Doug Horner is promising “good news” in today’s first-quarter fiscal update, but said he’s not banking on the surge in energy prices now being spurred by the international crisis involving Syria.
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Canadians financial literacy questioned
TORONTO – Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters once said, “get a good job with more pay, you’re doing OK.”
Financial advisors and educators in Canada think Waters couldn’t be more wrong.
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More debt financing may be needed to build town infrastructure, facilities
Preparing Sylvan Lake’s next budget is going to be “real interesting” as the town wrestles with the need to provide infrastructure and facilities for a growing community.
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Edmonton debt concerns becoming election issue, but are they valid?
EDMONTON – Once-mighty Detroit’s declaration of bankruptcy has left some people worried Edmonton’s growing debt means bailiffs might someday appear at the city’s front door.
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Okotoks should cut its losses
With a legal bill rising quickly and the chances of success dwindling, the Town of Okotoks should abandon its court case against the Wind Walk development south of town.
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Flood help coming for small businesses
The provincial government is going to extend a helping hand to flood-affected small businesses in southern Alberta on Tuesday.
Finance Minister Doug Horner will announce financial assistance programs today to help small entrepreneurs impacted by last month’s disaster.
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How to get more value from your accountant
For many small businesses, accounting is a necessary evil.
It’s often perceived by owners as a once a year, annoying commitment that consolidates old information – last year’s financial results – for the purpose of finding as many legal ways as possible to lower their tax burden.
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Staples: Flood threatens to swamp all Alberta
EDMONTON – The latest great flood hit Calgary and southern Alberta hard, but it threatens to swamp the whole province.
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