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Insurance in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know

Insurance in Canada protects your property. Interior of a home with several feet of water.

Protecting yourself and your family against unexpected danger and risk is what insurance in Canada is all about for newcomers to Canada and international students. Knowing about the different kinds of insurance in Canada available to you is important even before you…

Do Newcomers Need to File an Income Tax Return?

Father completing income taxes online with wife and young children in the background.

Filing taxes allows you to apply for childcare tax credits and benefits It’s smart to file an income tax return in Canada if you arrived in 2023. If you became a permanent resident and lived in Canada, even for a short period, filing your first income tax return with…

Retirement Savings: Demystifying RRSPs

RRSP block letters are placed on top of Canadian hundred dollar bills.

Retirement savings are essential for all Canadians to live comfortably after they retire. And the earlier you start saving, the better. For newcomers, understanding retirement savings options can be confusing. So in this article, I’ll demystify the Registered…

Building Credit History in Canada as a Newcomer

A credit report is displaying a excellent score of 760. This indicates a strong credit history.

A lesson many newcomers learn when they arrive in Canada is that you need credit to pay for large expenses, buy a car, or purchase a home. However, it’s difficult to borrow without a credit history in Canada. Canadian lenders typically check each applicant’s credit…

Financial Literacy is Important for Newcomers

A customer is paying a cashier in a grocery store. Managing your personal finances for common expenses such as food, housing, and entertainment is vital when you first arrive in Canada.

Financial literacy skills are vital for Canadians to manage their money wisely. It helps people to reach their financial goals, prepare for emergencies, and avoid making costly mistakes. And, financial literacy is vital for newcomers, especially when first arriving in…

Black Friday Sales | Tips to Stay on Budget

Man loading a TV set in car from a Black Friday sale in Canada

What is Black Friday? The Black Friday sale in Canada is a bargain shopper’s delight! It marks the official date for retailers to launch some of their best sales of the holiday season. If you’ve recently arrived in Canada, you may be curious about all the hype…

Money Management Tips for Newcomers to Canada

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Whether you have recently immigrated to Canada, or you’re an international student these money management tips will help you build a foundation for financial success. From opening a bank account to filing your first income tax return, discover why these money tips for…

How to Manage Your Personal Finances When You’re New to Canada

A customer is paying a cashier in a grocery store. Managing your personal finances for common expenses such as food, housing, and entertainment is vital when you first arrive in Canada.

When you arrive in Canada, its essential to manage your personal finances. Learn what to budget for and how much you should plan to spend. Your budget will help you to manage how much you spend and live within your means.

5 Tips to Get the Best Mortgage Rates in Canada

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When searching for your first home, here are five tips to ensure you get the best mortgage rates in Canada. And, to get the best rates will require you to research so you know how to select a mortgage that’s right for you. Many newcomers arrive with savings to own a…

Boxing Day in Canada Can Save You Money

A person unwrapping a gift on boxing day.

To most of us, Boxing Day in Canada is the holiday that comes right after Christmas. Many Canadians don’t know the history of the holiday or what its true purpose was. Today, it’s a shopping holiday where you can get great deals on everyday items. It was not always…

Holiday Season Online Shopping Scams Newcomers Can Avoid

Holiday season shopping scams

It is always a good idea to be careful when shopping online. Scammers can be waiting to trick you out of your money in even the most unexpected of places. This is especially true for the holiday season. November and December see some of the biggest sales volumes every…

Cost-Saving Ideas: 22 Practical Tips for Newcomers

A shopper is comparing shopping prices on their mobile phone to look for cost saving ideas

Cost-saving ideas can be especially helpful for newcomers because saving money in Canada can be quite a challenge. The financial choices you make within your first year can impact how you live in Canada for the next few years. This is why it’s important to make good…

Saving Money for Your Emergency Fund

Saving money for an emergency fund

For newcomers, it’s not uncommon to face an uncertain financial situation in your first few years. An emergency fund can help you meet unexpected costs, manage expenses while searching for employment, or stay afloat if you face a job loss. Unexpected expenses can…

Buying a Car in Canada? Tips for Newcomers

Young couple in showroom buying a new car

If you’re a newcomer thinking about buying a new car in Canada, the auto market offers a wide range of vehicles to meet different financial situations, lifestyles, and driving habits. If you’re in Canada from a country with a smaller auto market and fewer choices,…

How to Qualify for a Mortgage in Canada

qualify for a mortgage for a new home

One of the first things new immigrants want to establish when they move to Canada is somewhere they can call home. Your ability to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage is tied together if you do not have the funds to purchase a property outright.  You will need…

How to Apply for a Credit Card in Canada

Applying for a credit card in Canada

There are many types of credit cards with unique benefits Financial stability is very important for anyone who has recently arrived in Canada. Even if you have a strong financial standing in your home country, you will need to establish yourself in Canada as well….

Pay Deductions in Canada|Your Net Pay & Gross Pay

Understanding pay deductions when you receive your paycheque

Pay deductions can often be confusing and can come as an unpleasant surprise if you weren’t expecting them. Canadian workers have quite a few pay deductions that you should be aware of. Some of these are mandatory, like taxes, while others are voluntary, like union…

Types of Bank Accounts to Save for Your Future

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Types of bank accounts to save and grow your money in Canada! Newcomers should know about the different types of bank accounts to use all the financial resources available to them. Knowing what each bank account is for will help you to put your money in the right…

How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?

What mortgage can I afford

The question “how much mortgage can I afford?” is quite different from “how much mortgage can I get?” So, it’s important to understand the risks involved when a lender offers you a mortgage that is more than you need or expected. When buying a home for the first time,…

Tips to Maintain a Good Credit Report in Canada

Tips to maintain a good report in Canadacredit

Maintaining a good credit report in Canada is very important. So do you know how to maintain a good credit report in Canada? We’ll share tips to help you maintain a healthy credit report after you have taken great care to build it. Because with a well-maintained…

Savings in Canada: Helping Newcomers Invest

Registered savings options

Investment planning allows Canadians to invest and plan their taxes wisely. This article will help newcomers understand how registered saving account options can be beneficial for investment planning and building savings in Canada. The Canadian government offers a…

An immigrant’s guide to saving

Woman Placing Coins into Her Change Purse

You had to show proof of substantial savings in order to immigrate to Canada, so you already know how to save. Don’t stop now! Saving now that you’re in Canada is even more important. Of course, it may take some time to find a good job, so you will be dipping into…

Tips to Maintain a Good Credit Report in Canada

Couple talking with a financial planner

If you have the possibility to make substantial investments, you may want to enlist the assistance of a certified financial planning professional. You may not be knowledgeable about the complicated world of modern finance or you may not have time to dedicate to…

Savings in Canada: Helping Newcomers Invest

Safety Deposit Locker

Safety deposit lockers are secured containers kept in a bank’s vault. They can have different sizes and renting costs. If you plan to bring with you very expensive items such as gold, jewellery, gemstones, collectables or anything you deem valuable enough to require…

Arrive in Canada financially prepared.

Getting started on the right financial foot is vital to your success. Start your banking journey in Canada with this webinar!

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