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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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Car-Buying 101 for Newcomers to Canada

August 23, 2022 admin auto, automobile, buy a car, car, car insurance, cars, clutch, clutch canada, clutch.ca, settle, settlement, Settling in Canada, sponsor content

Credit to Author: Clutch| Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:05:41 +0000

For many people, buying a car is an important part of moving to a new country. But with so many new laws and customs to learn, it can make the car-buying experience a bit confusing. In this article, we break down how to buy a car in Canada so that you can get started right […]

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What Canada’s rising inflation means for newcomers

April 5, 2022 admin article position 3, banking in canada, economic outlook, housing, Inflation, jobs, life in canada, scotiabank, settlement, Settling in Canada, sponsor content

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:30:44 +0000

Many shoppers are finding that things are more expensive when they go to the grocery store. What’s behind those price increases? “Prices are rising much more quickly than in recent years,” says Marc Desormeaux, senior economist at Scotiabank. “In January 2022, the total Consumer Price Index (CPI) was more than 5% higher than one year […]

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Niagara, a welcoming place for everyone

November 19, 2019 admin Featured, greater toronto area, Living, Niagara, settlement, Settling in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:47:19 +0000

Seven reasons why Niagara should be on your radar if you are looking to make a move. When newcomers first arrive in Canada, many think about settling in a large city. But some newcomers want a different lifestyle from the city, or want to explore smaller communities and more affordable housing. Niagara is a place […]