by Freedom Accounting | Apr 26, 2022 | Budgeting, Finances
Are the bulk of your credit card or loan payments going towards interest? When faced with a daunting pile of debt, it can be such a defeating feeling watching your hard-earned money barely make a dent in what you owe, as the interest almost completely swallows your...
by Freedom Accounting | Mar 29, 2022 | Budgeting, Finances
A new addition to your family not only means more to love, but also much to learn. Of course, every relative, friend and stranger will be eager to share their words of wisdom (and often unsolicited advice) on how to properly raise your kids. However, when it comes to...
by Colleen Hoggarth, CPB, FCPB | Feb 9, 2021 | Bookkeeping, Finances, Tax Tips
Yes, it’s that time of the year again, year-end is indeed here. For many businesses, the calendar year end is also the end of their financial year, so if you’re one of those, that means you need to start preparing your accounting records for your tax professional and...
by Colleen Hoggarth, CPB, FCPB | Jan 15, 2021 | Finances, Freedom Accounting Inc., Uncategorized
2020 created upheaval for all of us in our everyday life and for many it also brought financial hardships. Thankfully, there is help. Here we reflect on two benefits provided by the Province of BC for individuals and businesses. BC Recovery Benefit This is a...
by Colleen Hoggarth, CPB, FCPB | Dec 28, 2020 | Finances, Freedom Accounting Inc., Tax Tips
Several times throughout the year, we have new clients appear with multiple years of outstanding personal tax returns to be completed. The stress of not filing returns on time can have a huge impact on our clients’ lives. In one case, a couple remarked that we had...
by Colleen Hoggarth, CPB, FCPB | Dec 1, 2020 | Budgeting, Finances
One of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is the spending. Whether for gifts, parties, food or beverages, the costs add up. In a previous blog, I talked about my love of lists. I make lists for everything — the holiday season included. If you want to...
