Start your Canadian money guide.
Four things to get right first, roughly in order, and a shortcut to the topic that matches where you actually are.
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Your first 90 days
1
Open a bank account
Look for a newcomer banking package — usually your fastest, cheapest way in.
2
Start building credit
Your credit history from home doesn't transfer. Start from zero, deliberately.
3
Understand your paycheque and taxes
Know what's actually being deducted, and file your first return correctly.
4
Start saving and investing
TFSA first for most newcomers — here's why, and what comes after.