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Dec 2023
23m 48s

Saving and Investing as a Newcomer in Ca...

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About this episode

As you settle into a new country, your financial stability is essential. This means not just earning an income, but also putting your savings to work, so you can better achieve your financial goals. In this episode, we talk to Anam Yousaf, an RBC Newcomer Advisor, about how newcomers can save and invest funds in Canada.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

  • Financial goal setting as a newcomer

  • How much money should newcomers save?

  • Difference between saving and investment

  • Savings and investment products in Canada

  • Registered savings accounts in Canada

  • How to choose the right saving and investment products

  • How to manage your investments as a newcomer

Links to free resources:

Financial Guide for Newcomers to Canada

Book an Appointment with an RBC Advisor

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