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RBC faces a $4.25M FCAC penalty over inaccurate statements and extra fees. Here's what happened, who may be affected, and what to check now.

RBC faces a $4.25M FCAC penalty over inaccurate statements and extra fees. Here's what happened, who may be affected, and what to check now.

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Move from arrival tasks to banking, credit, housing, phone service, taxes, and a workable first-month plan.

Build a monthly plan, reduce recurring costs, prepare an emergency buffer, and choose the next useful money step.

Compare affordability, prepare rental documents, estimate moving costs, and understand the rent-versus-buy trade-off.

Create practical Canadian letters, checklists, employment records, rental documents, and organized admin files.