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Posted date : Nov 6, 2017

This is a shout-out to J. Ross Quigley for his article in the summer 2016 issue in which he referred to laser treatment to stop smoking. As any former or current smoker knows, quitting is very hard. Having been a smoker for more than 50 years, I failed with every quitting method offered by my […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Gentlemen: It’s really a shame that fuel economy means so little to automobile manufacturers, when so many people are conscious of how much their own cars are giving in mpg. I personally think they should spend a little more time on economy instead of on 0-60 speeds, top speeds, power that is useless, and bulk […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Re: Form 8840 Is this form mandatory or a nice-to-do thing? F. Helmink Terrace Bay, ON Response: Ed: This is the second most-asked question. The IRA in the United States (that’s the tax department) wants to tax you on your worldwide income! If you spend three months a year in the U.S., […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, My wife and I own a home in Arizona. Can you give guidance concerning the estate tax? Specifically, circumventing it. Should we have a separate will for the U.S.? Should we have our children’s names on the title? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. W Delorme Calgary, AB Response: Ed.: For persons […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, In your always informative Editor’s notes in the Summer 2013 issue, you mentioned that snowbird visitors are not allowed to work in the U.S. Is this different than for any other Canadian? For example, what about Canadians who give the occasional speech or lead a workshop at a conference in the U.S., […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Re: Form 8840 Is this form mandatory or a nice-to-do thing? F. Helmink Terrace Bay, ON Response: Ed: This is the second most-asked question. The IRA in the United States (that’s the tax department) wants to tax you on your worldwide income! If you spend three months a year in the U.S., […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Ellen White, Thank you for this letter and the Travel Insurance Guide which arrived in today’s mail. I do not anticipate any out of province trips this fall or winter ­ so that’s why I did not respond to previous insurance brochures. However, having been a member of the Snowbird Association since its inception […]

Posted date : Oct 19, 2017

CSANews Issue 90 — Spring 2014 Edition :: A tribute to Jim Flaherty | Discovering the Northwest Territories | Discover the Golden Isles | Should You Buy an Annuity? | Avoiding Infections

Posted date : Oct 7, 2017

CSANews Issue 77 – Winter 2010 Edition – What’s Your Hobby? Keeping Active After Retirement | Mexico – Discover the Rich Colonial Cities | Riding the Rails – Train Station History Along the I-75 | Emerging Markets – Investing with a Global Strategy