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What’s a credit score and how does it work?

July 5, 2023 admin a financial guide for newcomers, building credit, credit in canada, credit score, Featured, national bank, what is credit

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:11:27 +0000

Sponsored Content Building your credit history and maintaining a good credit score is important in Canada. In this video, you’ll find quick answers to help you tell a credit report, credit score and credit history apart. When it comes to credit scores, the bigger the better! Credit scores can range from 300 to 900. What’s […]

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New to Canada? Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud

March 22, 2023 admin article position 3, bank, banking in canada, chequings, credit, Credit card, credit score, savings, Settling in Canada, sponsor content, T&D, tax returns

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:15:28 +0000

Fraudsters may target newcomers who are not familiar with the Canadian financial system and its regulations. Financial fraud can have long-lasting effects on your credit history[1] and financial security. To stay safe and confident, it is a good idea to educate yourself on what financial fraud is, the common types of fraud that target newcomers, […]

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Canadian Tax Return Basics for Newcomers to Canada

March 7, 2023 admin article position 3, bank, banking in canada, chequings, credit, Credit card, credit score, savings, Settling in Canada, sponsor content, T&D, tax returns

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:00:40 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, one important thing you may need to learn about is the Canadian tax system; including the process of filing a tax return. A tax return is a document that you file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that reports your income, deductions, and credits for a given tax year. Filing […]

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Why do you need a good credit score as a newcomer to Canada?

February 6, 2023 admin article position 2, bank, banking in canada, chequings, credit, Credit card, credit score, savings, Settling in Canada, sponsor content, T&D

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:37 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada you will quickly find out the importance of building a good credit score. Financial Institutions and other businesses will generally look at your credit score to determine whether to do business with you or how much money “to lend you”. Here are some quick examples: To rent a property and […]

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A student’s guide to building a strong credit score

August 19, 2019 admin banking, credit history, credit score, International students, money & business

Credit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:03:36 +0000

It’s back-to-school time and international post-secondary students are embarking on a time of major life milestones in a brand new country with unfamiliar surroundings – an exciting, but also nerve-wracking undertaking. Not only are you deciding what to study, but you are also encountering many firsts during these pivotal years – first time living away […]

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How to maintain a good credit score

January 22, 2019 admin banking, credit rating, credit score, loans, money & business, mortgages

Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:20:37 +0000

What newcomers need to know about credit ratings We often hear how important it is to have a good credit score. Every time we apply for credit products, such as credit cards, loans, line of credits or mortgages, a credit check will be required. It is also common for apartment rentals, utilities and mobile phone […]