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For many newcomers, buying a first home in Canada is an exciting milestone. Saving for a down payment, however, often takes planning, time and the right savings tools. To help support first-time homebuyers, the Government of Canada introduced the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a registered savings plan designed to help eligible Canadian Residents save […] The post Saving for Your First Home in Canada: An Introduction to the FHSA for Newcomers first appeared on CIC News .

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