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Starting over in a new country can feel like being handed a blank canvas and a long to-do list. There’s the excitement of exploring your new surroundings, trying new foods, and building a life from scratch. But alongside that is the very real pressure of needing to get your finances in order.
For many newcomers to Canada, personal and financial goals can feel like they are pulling in opposite directions. You want to say yes to everything—travel, dinners out, live music, social events—but you’re also thinking about building an emergency fund, saving for retirement, and staying out of debt. Add to that the cost of settling in, a limited credit history, and (in many cases) living off savings or a survival job, and it becomes clear that trying to do it all right away can be risky.
This article isn’t about me, but I will say this: my family and I chose to focus on building a strong financial foundation before chasing all the extras. At the same time, we were very aware of how easy it is to fall into the trap of grinding so hard that you lose steam…
