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Video on Writing Your Will

Video on Writing Your Will

Tom Carter, Canadian author of Write Your Legal Will in 3 Easy Steps, was recently...

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How to Find Good Tenants for Your Rental Property

Renting out a portion of your home or another property can be a great way to earn...

Five Misconceptions about Buying Property in the US as a Canadian

Following are five misconceptions Canadians may have about buying US real estate,...

When Can I Enter My Tenant's Home in Canada?

You may own the property, but if you’re a landlord in Canada, you can only legally...

How Do I Evict My Tenant in Canada?

Many landlords are not sure of their legal rights and responsibilities when it comes...

Lease? or Rent?

People are often confused about the meaning of the word “lease”. They think that...

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Video on Renting Recreational Property

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Home Fire Safety Checklist

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When Should Canadians Invest in RRSPs?

RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plans) are considered an important part of retirement...

Canadians Flocking to Arizona

Last year, more Canadians moved to Arizona than any other year in recent history....

US Tax Law Changes in 2012

Congress is making some major tax law changes now that will impact American taxes...

Should Couples Have Joint or Sole Finances?

Unlike couples of the Baby Boomer generation, where sharing a bank account was nothing...

Knowing How to Talk to the IRS Is Key to Avoiding American Tax Problems

Due to the inherent complications of tax legislation, it’s extremely difficult...

Uncover the Myths to Get on Track Financially

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Avoiding Medicare Scams

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Languid Language: Writing Young Adult Fiction

Even if you haven’t read them, you’ve probably heard of them: series like Harry...

The Woes of Web Writing: Is Grammar Important?

You and your business associates have decided that the time has finally come —...

Should You Self-Publish?

You’ve got a concept. You’ve got an outline. Maybe you’ve got a completed manuscript...

Canada Submission Guidelines

Self-Counsel Press is a business and legal books publisher. We pioneered do-it-yourself...

USA Submission Guidelines

International Self-Counsel Press Inc. is a business and legal books publisher. We...

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Romance and Garbage Cans

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Medicare Premiums in 2012: Payments, Penalties, Surtaxes, and More

As we transition to a new calendar year, it’s a good time to bring together information...

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