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Immigrants

Newcomers to Canada

How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead

Why Canada’s financial sector needs to be more welcoming, plus tips for immigrants to establish their credit standing sooner.

How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead
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Newcomers to Canada

8 financial mistakes newcomers to Canada make—and how to avoid them

Starting over in a new country means relearning the basics, including personal finance. Vickram Agarwal shares his hard-won experiences.

8 financial mistakes newcomers to Canada make—and how to avoid them
Vickram Agarwal and his first car in Canada, a used white Nissan hatchback

Newcomers to Canada

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers

What you need to know about buying and leasing, credit scores, auto insurance and more.

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers
Newcomer to Canada buying their first car at the dealership asking questions of the sales person about getting a car loan.

Newcomers to Canada

Auto loans for newcomers—questions to ask when buying your first car in Canada​

Buying your first car in Canada is like any other major purchase. Ask a lot of questions, not just...

Auto loans for newcomers—questions to ask when buying your first car in Canada​

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Retired Money

The first $100,000 is the hardest to save for newcomers

Forced to become an entrepreneur, Alain Guillot forged an unconventional career as a financial pundit in Canada as an...

The first $100,000 is the hardest to save for newcomers
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News

Where are rent prices headed in Canada?

A new Desjardins report predicts rent inflation will slow in the next few years.

Where are rent prices headed in Canada?
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Debt

How to build credit history in Canada

Your credit score matters when you apply for a credit card, apartment lease or loan in Canada. Here’s how...

How to build credit history in Canada
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Earn

Common questions from newcomers about working in Canada

Common questions from newcomers about working in Canada

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Retirement

New to Canada and no pension: How to save for your retirement

How much money do you need to retire in Canada, and what sources of income can you rely on...

New to Canada and no pension: How to save for your retirement

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