Tips for planning meals on a budget

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:12:10 +0000

With rising food prices, finding ways to buy and prepare nutritious, delicious and budget friendly food can be challenging for many families.  Here are some essential tips for food preparation and smart shopping to help reduce your grocery bills.

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Planning to Study in Canada? A Checklist for International Students

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:45:36 +0000

Studying in Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience for international students. Before you start your journey, however, there are a few recommended steps you should take to help ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a checklist of things you could do before coming to Canada as an international student. Sign up to our upcoming […]

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Planning to Study in Canada? A Checklist for International Students

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:45:36 +0000

Studying in Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience for international students. Before you start your journey, however, there are a few recommended steps you should take to help ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a checklist of things you could do before coming to Canada as an international student. Sign up to our upcoming […]

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Unlocking the Benefits of Your Canadian Bank Accounts: A Guide for New Canadians

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:45:39 +0000

By opening a bank account in Canada, you can securely deposit and withdraw money whenever you need. In Canada, the two primary types of personal bank accounts are chequing accounts and savings accounts. With a chequing account, you can conveniently access funds for day-to-day transactions, while a savings account enables you to save money and […]

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Coming to Canada to study? How to get your study permit

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:38:14 +0000

Studying abroad can be an exciting adventure. To help you get started there are a few things that you should be aware of if you plan to come to Canada as an international student.    Study permit[1]: What you need to know A study permit is a document from the Government of Canada that allows […]

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How newcomers can save money in Canada

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:58 +0000

Canada is known for its quality of life. As a newcomer to the country, you may be especially eager to start strong. You want to feel financially secure and on the right track as you embrace your new life in Canada. The good news is that there are several excellent ways to save money. Here […]

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New to Canada? Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud

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

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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Want to protect your money as an immigrant or refugee to Canada? Avoid these fringe banking mistakes

Credit to Author: Windmill Microlending| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:30:31 +0000

Regulated by the federal government, Canada’s banking system is considered among the world’s safest and most stable. However, immigrants and refugees can sometimes find themselves being taken advantage of by fringe financial services in Canada like payday loan companies, cheque-cashing outlets, rapid-refund tax outlets or pawn shops. As a result, they can lose their hard-earned income […]

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

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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