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Newcomers to Canada

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ETFs

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener

Which ETFs should you invest in? Which ones best suit your risk tolerance? What about personal ethics? Check out...

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener

Newcomers to Canada

How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead

Why Canada’s financial sector needs to be more welcoming, plus tips for immigrants to establish their credit standing sooner.

How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead
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Credit Cards

The best no foreign transaction fee credit cards in Canada

To avoid paying the standard 2.5% foreign transaction fee, choose a card with a 0% forex fee or shop...

The best no foreign transaction fee credit cards in Canada
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Credit Cards

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2025

As a student, it’s good to build a credit history while earning rewards for groceries, flights, movies and more....

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2025

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Newcomers to Canada

8 financial mistakes newcomers to Canada make—and how to avoid them

Starting over in a new country means relearning the basics, including personal finance. Vickram Agarwal shares his hard-won experiences.

8 financial mistakes newcomers to Canada make—and how to avoid them
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News

CCB payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Child Benefit

Parents, here are the CCB payment dates for 2025, along with how much you can expect to receive each...

CCB payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Child Benefit
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Retirement

CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

Here’s how Canada’s retirement pension plan works, who’s eligible for CPP, when you can start receiving CPP, and CPP...

CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan
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Mortgages

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

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How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

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