Navigating back to school expenses in Canada: Budgeting tips for newcomers
As the vibrant colours of fall start to paint the Canadian landscape, another season is also upon us: the back-to-school season. For immigrants and refugees to Canada, this time of year holds a..
Understanding the Average Income in Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, you may want to understand more about what type of income you can expect and how your annual salary will vary depending on the province you live in and the industry that you..
Benefits of the Canada Training Credit for Newcomers
Upskilling is a great way for newcomers to Canada to develop their careers. In 2019, the government announced the Canada Training Credit, a refundable tax credit that can be put towards further..
Six success strategies to help internationally-trained lawyers (ITLs) advance in their Canadian careers
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: The journey to become a lawyer in Canada can be isolating and complicated for internationally-trained lawyers (ITLs). However, demand for lawyers in..
Tools and tips to help newcomers to Canada budget better in a time of higher cost of living
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: Newcomers to Canada sometimes report having limited financial knowledge affecting their ability to make effective decisions about managing their money...
What’s the score? Understanding your credit ratings and credit scores in Canada
Estimated reading time: 3.5 minutes In summary: Many immigrants and refugees struggle to understand credit ratings and scores in Canada. There are two major credit reporting agencies – Equifax and..
Achieving your financial goals in Canada: There’s an app for that!
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In summary: There are a number of apps and financial products available to help immigrants and refugees to Canada boost their savings and build their credit. These..
Understanding your financial behaviour to make smarter decisions with your money
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In summary: Immigrants and refugees may have a solid understanding of their motivation for coming to Canada but not necessarily their financial motivators...
Interest rates and inflation: How to manage your money as costs soar
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In summary: Many Canadians are experiencing added financial pressures due to record inflation and rising interest rates. The Bank of Canada sets the country’s prime..
How to protect your money as a newcomer to Canada
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: The Canadian financial system is among the safest in the world but newcomers must be careful of fringe financial services to protect their savings...
