Immigrants may have difficulty understanding the financial systems and financial products available in Canada, as well as navigating linguistic and cultural challenges related to managing their finances. Here are some of the common challenges that immigrants may face when it comes to personal finances in Canada:
Language and cultural barriers: Immigrants may have difficulty understanding financial documents and information in English or French, which may prevent them from understanding the financial products and services available in Canada.
Limited knowledge of financial products: Immigrants may not be familiar with financial products available in Canada, such as savings accounts, checking accounts, credit cards and mortgages.
Poor credit: Immigrants may have difficulty establishing good credit due to their limited credit history in Canada or difficulty providing proof of income and employment.
Scam Risks: Immigrants may be more vulnerable to financial scams, especially those that target people who don't speak the language well or don't understand Canadian financial systems.