Month: August 2020

How to Choose the Right Lending & Investment Products

This post was written in partnership with Victoria Ko. Banks offer a variety of products such as savings and checking accounts, loans, and investment accounts. Details and specifics will vary but, whatever your needs are, odds are your bank will provide a solution. But how do you know what you need? And if the solution…

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A Newbie’s Guide to Credit Cards and Credit Scores

This post was written in partnership with Victoria Ko. Congratulations! You understand the difference between a credit union and a traditional bank, and what differentiates a checking account from a savings account. You’re on your way setting yourself up for a strong financial foundation in your new home. However, there’s more to building wealth in Canada…

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A North American Newcomer’s Guide to Checking and Savings Accounts

This post was written in partnership with Victoria Ko. One of the most important steps in setting up your new life in North America is opening a bank account. In our previous post, we provided an overview of 3 of the most common financial institutions in the US and Canada: traditional banks, online banks, and credit…

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An Introduction to Common Banks in North America

This post was written in partnership with Victoria Ko. According to the Immigrant Learning Center, there are almost 45 million immigrants in the United States. A report by Statista shows more than 300k immigrants arrived in Canada in 2019 alone. In spite of challenging political environments, North America continues to be an attractive destination for immigrants…

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