Know your rights when facing financial difficulties

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:26:55 +0000

Under Canadian laws and regulations, financial consumers benefit from many protections. They help ensure you have access to basic banking services, such as a bank account, and that you’re treated fairly by financial institutions.

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10 tried and tested money management strategies for students

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:27:11 +0000

Managing money as a student can be challenging. There are multiple ways to navigate the costs that come with a post-secondary program. Students can work, cut back on their expenses and/or find creative ways to save money. Here are ten tried and tested strategies.

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Managing your finances as a newcomer: Advice from personal finance expert Enoch Omololu

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:21:53 +0000

The financial system in Canada is obviously very different from your home countries. What are concrete steps you can take to understand this new financial landscape? 

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Think carefully before you apply for a payday loan

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:44:55 +0000

How informed are you about payday lending? Payday loans are short-term loans with high-interest rates that are often available to people without or with poor credit history. When immigrants move to Canada, they arrive without a Canadian credit history. Unfortunately, even if they had a good credit rating in their home country, information is not […]

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