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The MoneySense guide to inflation (2025)

Inflation is the rise in prices for goods and services over time, reducing the purchasing power of your money....

The MoneySense guide to inflation (2025)
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Balancing personal and financial goals as you build a new life in Canada

Set yourself up for success in Canada with strategies for credit, savings, and debt, while still making room for...

Balancing personal and financial goals as you build a new life in Canada

Newcomers to Canada

How to build confidence in your financial life

Newcomers fear making financial mistakes. Getting the services you need requires doing your research and taking many small steps.

How to build confidence in your financial life

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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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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Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers

What you need to know about buying and leasing, credit scores, auto insurance and more.

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers

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Land transfer tax calculator

Use a land transfer tax calculator to determine how much you’ll pay in taxes when buying a property in...

Land transfer tax calculator
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How to create a CRA account

Having an online CRA account makes it easier to manage your income taxes and government benefits at tax time...

How to create a CRA account

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Secured loans vs. unsecured personal loans: Which should Canadians get?

Before taking out a loan, learn the differences between these two types, which has better interest rates, and which...

Secured loans vs. unsecured personal loans: Which should Canadians get?

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