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The settlement-funds myth: how much you really need in the bank

Most countries publish a floor. The realistic number is 1.6x that.

Canada's official floor is CA$14,690 (single). Realistic floor to survive 4 months of job hunt: CA$24,000. Aim for the realistic number, not the minimum.

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