FinanceFeb 3, 2020

McGill personal finance essentials – free online course

In our recent article Understanding Credit in Canada: A Closer Look, we talked briefly about credit (borrowing money from a financial institution) and more about the 5 Cs of Credit in Canada: Character, Capital, Capacity, Collateral, and Credit. However, credit is only one aspect of finance in Canada. It’s equally [...]

Mind over money: How to budget for student life in Canada

You are not alone. Every year several hundred thousand students arrive in Canada with hopes and dreams of graduating from some of the internationally acclaimed schools and universities located in various Canadian provinces. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) highlighted that at the end of 2021, more than 600,000 [...]

Chinese New Year: A time for family reunions

Written by Wendy Ma, Javascript engineer, Arrive.   Wendy Ma moved to Canada from China with her parents when she was in the 10th grade. Several years later, her parents returned to China while Wendy stayed to complete high school and earn a degree in computer engineering at the University [...]

How to make your dream home in Canada a reality

Having grown up in India watching as many Hollywood movies as Bollywood, Sean was fascinated by scenes featuring the classic North American house, with children playing in the backyard while the family enjoyed a lovely summer afternoon barbeque. Those images, along with the allure of a balanced life in a [...]

FinanceHealthcareJan 13, 2020

Newcomer’s guide to understanding insurance in Canada

Insurance is an assured and secure way to protect yourself and your family against risk. As a newcomer, based on the experiences in your home country, you may have a fair idea of certain types of insurance. Familiarizing yourself with insurance options in Canada is an essential part of [...]

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