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What Is A Civic Number?
Each residential and commercial property in Canada is given a unique number called a "civic number" by the local municipality. This number is used to identify the property and facilitate emergency services. The civic number, street name, and postal code make up a...
Can You Lose Money In A TFSA?
A tax-free savings account or TFSA is arguably one of Canadians' most beneficial savings and investment accounts. You can use it for holding mutual funds, bonds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, guaranteed investment certificates, and cash savings. However, if you don’t...
Can a Non-resident Open an Investment Account in Canada?
Given Canada’s stable and thriving economy, it offers a lucrative avenue to many investors. But if you’re a non-resident looking for ways to invest in Canada, there are certain restrictions on opening an investment account and the options available. The good news,...
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Best VPNs in Canada [2023 Edition]
The usage of VPN software in Canada, and globally, was a direct result of two ongoing trends in 2019's internet. One strong motive to the ever-increasing popularity of VPN websites and programs is that media publishers are limiting their offerings based on the...
What Is The Equivalent Of 401K In Canada?
Numerous workplaces in the US provide a 401(k), a defined contribution retirement plan. As a result, the retirement benefit a plan participant will receive will depend on how much they contribute to the plan, whether their employer matches their contributions, and how...
Do Minors Pay Income Tax In Canada
Whether it’s working as a babysitter, a tutor, or a day camp counselor, every kid’s first job is always special. It’s an important milestone that teaches them valuable skills and encourages them to be responsible and independent. A first job is also an excellent...
What You Need To Know About Canadian GICs
A Guaranteed Investment Certificate or GIC, is a Canadian investment solution offered by banks and trust companies where you invest a fixed amount of money for a fixed term. GICs are low-risk investments where you never lose your principal amount. To know more, keep...
Comparing Online Doctors Services In Canada
Since the advent of the internet, we have digitized many things. E-mail, with its immediacy, has mostly made snail mail a thing of the past. With iTunes and streaming services like Spotify increasing their presence, CDs are going the way of the Dodo. For the most...
Top 10 Best Student Discount Offers & Coupon Sites in Canada
Being a student is expensive—with tuition, textbooks, and traveling, the expenses really add up. And if you are an international student, you have to deal with the additional costs of accommodation, food, and shopping for other miscellaneous needs. However, many...
International Money Transfers for Overseas Education: Guide & Recommendations
With record-breaking numbers of international students enrolling in Canadian higher education institutions and new initiatives encouraging Canadians to study abroad, the topic of international money transfers has become increasingly important. For example, tuition...
Canadian Real Estate Bubble: Should I Buy a Home or Skip It?
If you're looking to buy a home in Canada, you may have heard about the "housing bubble" that many claim is about to burst. So, is there a Canadian real estate bubble? And if so, should you buy a home or skip it? What Is A Housing Bubble? A housing bubble is a sharp...
Driving An Uber For Extra Income In Canada
A side hustle is important and even necessary today. Most of the time, the traditional 8-hour job is barely enough to meet a person's needs. Even in Canada, students and professionals opt to work another job for extra income. Driving an Uber is one of the increasingly...
Buying A Car In Canada As A Student – Yes Or No and How
If you are looking for a long-term stay in Canada, getting a car loan is one of the best ways to establish a credit history. It will prove extremely valuable later when you decide to buy a house. Owning a car helps you avoid the hassle of long, inconvenient trips to...
Should You Work For Free?
At some point in every freelancer's life, there has been one time when instead of money, things like exposure, reference, network, or connections have been offered as payment. If this is you, then this article might be of help. As a freelancer, some people...
10 Ways To Save Money As An International Student In Canada
Congratulations on taking this huge step and for being accepted into a college of your choice! Now, we know you’re excited and trying to figure out important things like visa and flight paperwork, class schedules, on and off-campus activities, and so on, but don’t...
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