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bitcoin in Canada 2024: Should I Buy bitcoin?
We’ve had hundreds of Canadians email us or comment, “Should I buy Bitcoin?” throughout the latter part of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, and…
Trump, Tariffs, and the Canadian Economy
Here we go again… the Trump economy rollercoaster is full speed ahead. Many Canadians are anxiously glancing at their portfolios and trying to parse the…
Qtrade Guided Portfolios Review
What is Qtrade Guided Portfolios? (Formerly VirtualWealth) Qtrade Guided Portfolios is the new robo advisor put out by our #1 rated online brokerage company Qtrade.…
Canada Personal Pensions: Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Plans
Two of our most well-read articles here on MDJ cover the “government pension” that consists of CPP and OAS. In order to give the most…
Best Personal Finance Courses in Canada
I need to be clear right off the bat that I’m a bit bias when it comes to recommending the best financial literacy courses in…
Nest Wealth Review 2024
What is Nest Wealth? In late January 2024, the digital finance company Nest Wealth was acquired by Objectway of Italy. Not much seems to have…
Best Canadian Dividend Stocks – November 2024
With summer firmly in the rearview mirror, and the first signs of winter beginning to creep in, it’s time to update our look at the…
Canadian Financial Summit 2024
It’s that time of the year… the leaves are falling, pumpkin spice lattes are brewing, and for MDJ’s Kyle Prevost – it’s back to the…
ModernAdvisor Review 2024
What is ModernAdvisor? ModernAdvisor was founded in 2013 by Navid Boostani (the CEO and a Certified Financial Analyst) and Adrian Brouwers. ModernAdvisor focuses on robo-advising,…
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If you’re new around here, I go by Frugal Trader and I started this site back in 2006 to set goals for myself and track my learning progress. Over the last fourteen years, I’ve publicly shared my path to financial freedom, from what discount brokerages and high interest savings accounts I use, to the unique ways I’ve found to save money.
The Million Dollar Journey team is proud to now include writers from all across Canada, representing a diverse array of backgrounds and unique points of view.
If you want to learn more about me and my team, check out our About Page. If you want to learn more about Canadian money stuff like RRSPs, TFSAs, and daily savings tips, start with our Financial Freedom 101 section. Finally, if you want to receive the free eBook I recently wrote about how to organize your Canadian life and portfolio for retirement at any age, just click here to get an instant download.
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Highest Rated Product Reviews
Qtrade Review 2024 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is…
Questrade Review 2024
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
Wealthsimple Review 2024
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen,…
EQ Bank Review 2024
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2024
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds…
Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2024
The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo MastercardTM” is the next big…
PolicyMe Review (Term & Critical Illness Insurance Online)
Solid term life insurance and critical illness insurance are essential parts of…
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Final notes for your journey
We’ve got a ton of information here , and after helping thousands of Canadians get started over the years, I know the information overload can be a bit intimidating.
Every journey begins with just a small step! If you are unsure where to start, check out these index investing strategies or Canadian dividends guide, two of my most useful money making methods over the years. Or read my net worth updates to see exactly what I did to reach the million dollar mark.
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