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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:13:14 +0000

In the process of making Canada home? Seeking a little inspiration for your journey? As we embark on the 15th year of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, four of our past award winners share their lived experiences and perspectives and, most importantly, their inspirational advice for 2023!

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The new Canadian’s glossary of key financial terms

February 23, 2023 admin banking, Featured, the new canadian’s financial pathway to prosperity, windmill, windmill microlending

Credit to Author: Guest Author| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:30:19 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, you may be working on improving your English (or French) language skills, but you may not have considered all the vocabulary you will encounter when managing your money. Here is a glossary of key financial terms you will want to know in six categories: basic banking; saving for training, accreditation […]

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Four budget and money management strategies for newcomers

February 22, 2023 admin Budget, budget tips, budgeting101, Featured, the new canadian’s financial pathway to prosperity, windmill microlending

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:25 +0000

Taking the time to create a budget can be a step toward a strong financial foundation for your new life in Canada, here are 4 tips to start you on your way.

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The independence of CPP Investments

February 21, 2023 admin cpp investment, Featured, financial future in canada

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:02:35 +0000

Sponsored Content When CPP Investments was created in 1997, Canadian legislators insisted on rules to prevent political interference with decision-making, including investment selection. That independence remains firmly in place. CPP Investments operates at arm’s length from federal and provincial governments, which is to say that elected officials have no say in the day-to-day management of […]

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How upskilling can help you advance in your career

February 20, 2023 admin career advancement, career growth, careers, careers & education, Featured, mooc, upskilling

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:40:52 +0000

The future holds tremendous growth opportunities. As job markets shift and conventional roles retire with automation, upskilling yourself can boost your career, add value to it, and expand job prospects.

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Your hopes and dreams: How setting financial savings goals can help you reach your career potential in Canada

February 15, 2023 admin Featured, saving, the new canadian’s financial pathway to prosperity, windmill microlending

Credit to Author: Guest Author| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:19:06 +0000

Sponsored Content One of the most important parts of overall financial health is saving and planning for your future goals. That can certainly be challenging in a newcomer’s early days in Canada. Those working survival jobs can attest to the difficulty of simply making ends meet. However, taking steps to reflect on what you’re saving money […]

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Tools and tips to help newcomers to Canada budget better in a time of higher cost of living

February 9, 2023 admin Featured, the new canadian’s financial pathway to prosperity

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:30:25 +0000

Sponsored Content Canada now has the highest proportion of immigrants and refugees than it has ever had in its history. A record 23 per cent. This is only slated to increase in the years ahead with plans to bring in an additional 500,000 newcomers per year by 2025. Many newcomers bring skills, knowledge and international education and experience to […]

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Your first banking steps in Canada

February 9, 2023 admin Featured, financial pathways, the new canadian’s financial pathway to prosperity, windmill, windmill microlending

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:26 +0000

Banking may be a little different in Canada than in your home country. So, understanding the financial system in your new country is one of the many first steps you will take as a newcomer. With a little information and preparation, you can feel confident in your financial journey. If you are at the starting […]

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Immigrant Women of Inspiration 2023: Call for nominations

February 7, 2023 admin Featured, immigrant women of inspiration, Women, women of inspiration 2023

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:47:04 +0000

For a tenth year, we are inviting nominations for the annual Immigrant Women of Inspiration feature. This year, the spotlight is on immigrant women in finance who are contributing to strengthening the Canadian banking and financial sector.

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Windmill Microlending announces 5.95% fixed interest rate for new loans

January 27, 2023 admin Featured, financial future in canada, interest rate, micro loans, money & business, news, settlement, windmill microlending

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:36:08 +0000

Windmill Microlending, a Canadian charity offering affordable loans to skilled immigrants and refugees, has announced that all new loans will be capped at a fixed interest rate of 5.95 per cent for the entire loan duration.

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