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Have I Given Up on the Smith Manoeuvre?
Out of many investing topics written about on Million Dollar Journey, the Smith Manoeuvre was one of the first and among the most…
Tangerine World Mastercard Review
When digital bank Tangerine launched their no-fee World Mastercard in 2019, they announced that they were taking their award-winning Money-Back Credit Card “to…
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Review
Recipient of multiple 2021 credit card awards, including our own Best Aeroplan Card prize, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite is widely recognized as…
Amex Gold Rewards Card Review 2021
There are only a few charge cards available to the Canadian market, and all of them are offered by American Express, so our…
Travelling to Tbilisi Georgia: Bougie on a Budget
I’ve never been a travel blogger. I’m not well travelled enough to be an authority on how to do it well, or which…
Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard – The Cash Back King? (June 2021 Update)
This was originally a guest post by credit card enthusiast and regular reader – Elbyron, written back in 2015. Now, it’s the time…
Canadian Online Discount Stock Brokerage Comparison 2021
I’ve been using and reviewing Canadian online discount brokerages for over fifteen years now. (Yes, my very first look at Canada’s online broker…
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…
Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks – Juicy Dividends Ripe for the Picking (June 2021 Edition)
Investing in Canadian bank stocks, as well as Canadian insurance companies, has always served Canadians well. Canadian banks in particular enjoy a very…
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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.
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Questrade Review 2021 [$50 Promo Offer Code]
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Wealthsimple Review 2021- #1 Rated Robo Advisor & Wealthsimple Trade [UNIQUE PROMO]
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EQ Bank Review 2021 – Still Canada’s Best Online Savings Account?
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…
Scotiabank Review: Elite Chequing, Banking, and Credit Card Package
The ease of using Canada’s most international big bank is unparalleled. It…
BMO Investorline Review – Self-Directed Trading Fees, Safety, and Online Platform (June 2021 Update – Free ETFs)
Is BMO Investorline Safe and Trusted? As one of Canada’s oldest and…
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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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