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Financial Freedom Update Nov 2021 – Big Dividend Raises Edition
Welcome to the Million Dollar Journey November 2021 Financial Freedom Update – Big Dividend Raises Edition! If you would like to follow my whole financial…
National Bank Direct Brokerage Review
Although we applaud NBDB for their recent low-fee effort, they still have a long way to go. In the last couple of years…
Wealthsimple vs. BMO
So, you’ve decided that easy, hands-off index investing using a robo advisor such as Wealthsimple or BMO Smartfolio is the best fit for…
The Best Low Cost Ways to Convert CAD to USD
Updated November 2021 to provide additional information in regards to converting large amount of CAD to USD using Currency Brokerages/Money Transfer Comparison Back…
Scotia iTrade Online Brokerage Review
Scotia iTrade launched in 2008, after Scotiabank purchased E*Trade Canada. This was a smart move, immediately bringing in twice as many online customers…
Qtrade Promo Code 2021
Since they currently occupy the top spot in our Canadian Discount Brokerage rankings, the new Qtrade Promo Code for 2021 RRSP Season represents…
Qtrade Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is part of Aviso Wealth, a national financial services company owned by…
Best Canadian Online Brokers (2021 Updated)
Million Dollar Journey was amongst the first independent publishers to rank the Best Canadian Online Brokers, way back in 2006! We’ve continuously checked…
Wealthsimple Crypto Review
What is Wealthsimple Crypto? Wealthsimple Crypto is a crypto trading platform managed through Wealthsimple Trade. It features completely self-directed trading with commission-free buying…
About Us
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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
Questrade Review 2021 [$50 Promo Offer Code]
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
Wealthsimple Review (2021 Update)
* A Wealthsimple Promo Offer Coupon for You Wealthsimple has provided me…
EQ Bank Review 2021 – Best Rates in Canada
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best…
Qtrade Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is…
CI Direct Investing Review 2021 (Formerly WealthBar) – The Robo Advisor for Canadian Expats
With CI Financial recently purchasing WealthBar and rebranding to CI Direct Investing,…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review – June 2021 Update
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds…
BMO Investorline Review (2021 Update – Free ETFs!)
Is BMO Investorline Safe and Trusted? As one of Canada’s oldest and…
Neo Financial Credit Card Review
The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo Card” is the next big…
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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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