Originally Published by The TaxLetter Vol. 27, No. 5,  May 2009   www.adviceforinvestors.com

Is financial literacy enough? Manage your money and minimize your taxes Eileen Reppenhagen, CGA

They have a double income, no kids, pay their bills on time and take advantage of warranties and early payment discounts. They know how much comes in and how much goes out and balance their accounts. Sharing responsibility, he reads all the online financial newspapers; she monitors their electronic banking. They haggle for the best rates on GICs and mortgages. They blend, extend and wrap. They check calculations. Heaven help him if she ...  Signup for The TaxLetter and read Eileen's full article every month

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