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Updated on October 29, 2024
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This page is designed to help you navigate the financial and banking landscape in your new home. Below you’ll find links to resources discussing essential financial topics — all tailored to newcomers, like you. Explore each section to find detailed guidance on: Banking in Canada Budgeting and Financial Wellness Understanding Credit Scores
Money and Work Retirement Planning Resources for Students Avoiding Scams in Canada
For more information about taxes, view our dedicated Tax Resource Hub.
Most banks have special offers for newcomers. Follow this guide to choose the best bank in Canada for your needs.
Be sure you’re getting the best rates by using these companies to make international money transfers to and from Canada.
Learn more about the Start Right program with Scotiabank on our dedicated landing page.
Learn more about how opening your Canadian bank account before your arrival can help you settle in your new life.
Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) can help you accumulate wealth that you can withdraw tax-free at any time.
This post explores what RRSPs arе, key features, invеstmеnt options, and contribution rules.
If you’re new to Canada and looking for a safe way to grow your savings, Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) could be a good option.
Navigating the Canadian financial landscape can be tough without the right information. In this article, we’ll discuss the common financial mistakes newcomers should avoid in Canada.
Many Canadians start saving for their children’s post-secondary education early. The Government of Canada has several tools that can help.
How do you make your income and savings stretch as far as they can in Canada? Well, you figure out how to make the system work for you.
Managing your money in a new country can be tough. The costs of the basics are different, and so is the currency. So tougher tasks like finding housing and managing groceries can seem overwhelming.
91% of Canadian residents are actively reducing financial stress by tracking expenses, paying down debt, and saving more. Learn what you can do to manage your financial stress and its impacts on your mental health.
Having a good credit score is crucial to financial success in Canada. Learn how to build your credit score and history here.
Myths and misinformation can make it difficult to know what’s true and what’s not when it comes to your score. Learn what’s true and what’s not.
Learn about a platform you can use to report rent payments to build credit history, which can improve your credit score
Whether you’re already working in one of these fields or looking to figure out your next study program in your home country or in Canada, these key insights can help you make those big decisions in life.
We share what you need to know about salary negotiation — a common, but potentially uncomfortable, part of working in Canada.
The amount you get in your bank account each month from your employer does not equal your total salary. There are deductions you will need to pay each paycheck.
Learn what minimum wage is across Canada, and understand the difference between the minimum wage and living wage in Canada’s provinces and territories.
Employment Insurance is an important safety net for workers in Canada, including newcomers. If you or your spouse qualify for EI, you can access financial support during times of job loss, illness, parental leave, or other life changes without worrying about the financial implications for your sponsor.
The CPP is a key tool in the retirement planning toolbelt for people who have lived and worked in Canada.
Why are immigrants working for longer than Canadian-born workers? And is this a sign of something problematic in Canada? We have dug into these questions for you.
Learn tips and tricks to avoid scams as a newcomer in Canada.
Scammers may pose as immigration consultants in Canada. Learn to avoid this scam.
We’ve gathered some key insights you can use to reduce the risk of impersonation scams.
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