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Newcomers to Canada: COVID-19, finances and the need for online support

27 May 2020
Author: Wendy Abbott-Serroul

Many opportunities exist to support newcomers to Canada become a part of a welcoming community. Newcomers can access help in looking for employment, help with navigating the school system, and support for youth to develop the skills necessary for bright and successful futures. Often non-profits, and many settlement and community programs are available to aid refugees and newcomers establish themselves as Canadians. Still, newcomers to Canada often face many challenges in navigating their way through a new environment, particularly when it comes to relating to a unique and new financial landscape.

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Tags: budget, budgeting, Canada, credits, debt, finance, financial advice, financial counselling, financial literacy, immigrant, immigration, low-income, money management, newcomer, newcomers, poverty, tax

5 ways to stop spending money

17 August 2018
Author: John Cockburn

We are bombarded daily with advertisements to buy newer phones, faster computers, fancier cars, and trendier clothes. We're told that we have to have the newest of eveything in order to keep up with our peers or we risk not being accepted by them. It's not fair or smart, but it's the reality we live in.

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Tags: budget, budgeting, money management, planning, saving, shopping

A story of hope: How Aïssatou bounced back from life’s hardships

19 June 2017
Author: Chloe Stanois

In 2013, Aïssatou had to take time off work for health reasons, which lead to financial problems. Thankfully, she was able to bounce back. Here's the story of a courageous woman who knew to call on the experts.

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Tags: budgeting, debt, financial advice, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, goal setting, low-income, money management

Maria shares how a money management workshop changed her life

20 March 2017
Author: Chloe Stanois

According to the 2015 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration, Canada is home to approximately 6.8 million immigrants and a diverse population comprising over 200 ethno-cultural groups.

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Tags: budgeting, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, money management, RESP, saving

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