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Our goal at Savvy New Canadians is to empower you to make smarter financial decisions no matter where you are in your financial journey. To accomplish this, our platform provides practical and reliable personal finance resources to help you take control of your money, invest wisely, increase your income, and become financially free.

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Meet our founder

Enoch Omololu is the founder and chief editor of Savvy New Canadians. A money expert, he has a master’s degree in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School and has completed the Canadian Securities Course.

He launched the Savvy New Canadians platform in 2016 to help other newcomers navigate Canada’s financial landscape by providing updated guides and resources on investing, retirement planning, banking, credit, and more.

Enoch is the author of two books: How To Buy a Home in Canada and A Complete Guide to Canada’s Retirement Income System. He is passionate about helping others win with their finances and has written about money matters for over a decade. Read more about Enoch Omololu.

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Frequently asked questions

Savvy New Canadians is one of Canadaโ€™s top resources for actionable personal finance guides, tools, and resources. Founded in 2016, the platformโ€™s core mission is to help you become better at managing your money. Learn more about us and see where we have been featured.

Savvy New Canadians is used by Canadian citizens, permanent residents, international students, refugees, and many new immigrants in Canada. We help millions of people each year to make smarter financial decisions.

Canadaโ€™s financial landscape includes the Big Five Banks (RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, and CIBC) and several online banks that help you save on banking fees. Each bank has its pros and cons, and we have compiled their top features to help you find the best bank for you.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) take the guesswork out of building a diversified portfolio. You can choose from equity, bond, index, dividend, sector, and commodity ETFs based on your risk tolerance and investment objectives. There are also asset allocation ETFs that are multi-asset diversified portfolios within a single fund. Use this list of the best ETFs as a starting point for your search.

Begin your investing journey by learning about the types of investment products, the relationship between risk and return, types of retirement accounts, and how to choose the right brokerage platform. If you have already paid off your high interest debt, it is time to put your money to work and grow your net worth by investing.

Newcomers to Canada may be entitled to various benefits and tax credits such as the GST/HST credit, Canada Child Benefit, Climate Action Incentive Payment, and several other provincial and territorial benefits. You will generally need a social insurance number to qualify.

Yes, we have an investing 101 course for beginners that will launch soon. This course includes step-by-step video instructions on how to invest in stocks and ETFs. Students also learn how to develop a sustainable investment strategy based on their risk profile and financial goals.

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Thank you, Dr Enoch. The information is so useful for us newcomers to Canada. Much appreciated sir.

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