Ontario Trillium Benefit for Newcomers: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free payment for energy, sales tax and property tax costs. See the three credits, eligibility, how to apply with ON-BEN and when…
Money
Sending money home, international transfers, banking and personal finance for expats and migrants.
NR301 Form: Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits on Canadian Income
Non-residents can ask for a reduced Canadian withholding rate under a tax treaty. See what NR301, NR302 and NR303 are, who completes them and how long to keep…
NR4 Slip in Canada: What It Is and What Non-Residents Should Do
Receiving payments from Canada while living abroad? The NR4 slip reports amounts paid to non-residents. See who issues it, when you should receive it and how it fits…
Who to Contact for Help With a Scam or Fraud (and How to Report It)
Report a scam to the FTC, the FBI's IC3, your state attorney general and local police. Here are the places to start.
Identity Theft: What to Do If You Are a Victim
Close affected accounts, report at IdentityTheft.gov, contact police and place fraud alerts. Here are the immediate steps and the scam warnings.
Prepaid Card vs. Debit Card vs. Credit Card: What’s the Difference?
Prepaid and debit cards spend money you already have; credit cards borrow money. See the differences, overdraft risks and repayment rules.
How to Close a Bank Account: What to Check First
You can usually close a bank account at any time. Check pending checks, fees and automatic payments first so nothing bounces.
What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)? How It Works and How to Avoid Abuse
A power of attorney lets someone act for you when you cannot. Learn when a financial POA helps, what durable means and how to protect against abuse.
What Is a Fiduciary? Duties and Meaning Explained
A fiduciary manages money or property for someone else and must act for their benefit by law. Learn the four duties and the types of fiduciary.
Limits on Sending Money Abroad From the US: What the Rules Say
Is there a US limit on sending money abroad? What the CFPB's remittance rules cover, which transfers they apply to and where limits actually come from.