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Abi

Abi has lived and worked abroad for over 13 years. She loves traveling, reading, and writing. She is a big believer in following your dreams and has been marching to the beat of her unconventional drums for a long time. Learn more about her HERE.

Abi Goes to Driving School Again! Changing My Driver’s License

December 12, 2021November 14, 2019 by Abi Leave a comment

I’m not very happy about going back to driving school despite having a driver’s license. I’ve been to driving school twice already – back home and when I moved to Dubai. I’ve also been driving for over 15 years so was pretty miffed to find out I would have to …

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Categories Settling in Canada

How to Build Credit Fast as a Newcomer to Canada

July 13, 2023October 28, 2019 by Abi Leave a comment
Tips for building credit as a newcomer to Canada

I share my best tips for building credit fast as a newcomer to Canada and the importance of building a credit score ASAP. Prior to arriving in Canada, I’d already read up on the importance of a credit score, which can’t be built without a credit card. I don’t really …

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Categories Personal Finance, Settling in Canada

Self-Employed Medical Insurance in Ontario in Addition to OHIP

December 12, 2021October 12, 2019 by Abi Leave a comment

If you’re self-employed in Ontario, you will require other medical insurance in addition to the covered healthcare provided by the province. I have been trying to get a hang of my surroundings the last few months while setting up my business and working a temp contract job, which may become …

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Categories Self-Employment in Canada, Settling in Canada

Tips for Renting an Apartment Without Credit as a Newcomer to Canada

July 3, 2023September 10, 2019 by Abi 2 Comments
Tips for Renting an Apartment Without Credit

Is it possible to rent an apartment as a newcomer to Canada without credit? One of the questions I received last week. I’ve mentioned the horror of no credit and promissory notes for the blood of your firstborn when it comes to finding a place for newcomers previously. There are …

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Categories Settling in Canada

Setting Up My Self-Employed Business in Canada

May 6, 2022August 26, 2019 by Abi Leave a comment

Today, I will be sharing how I set up my self-employed business a few weeks after I arrived in Canada. I already touched on this briefly in my earlier post about My First Few Days in Canada and trying to get everything done at once.  Before I arrived in Canada, …

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Categories Self-Employment in Canada, Working in Canada

How to Network in Canada – Advice for Newcomers

March 17, 2022August 20, 2019 by Abi Leave a comment

Here are 6 ways to build your personal network in Canada for newcomers.  This is the second part of the previous article – 8 Crucial Networking Tips for Newcomers to Canada. I covered networking tips that will help newcomers to Canada tap into the hidden job market and grow a …

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Categories Working in Canada
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