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Nest Wealth Review 2023
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Top 10 Wealthiest Canadians in 2023
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Simple Low Cost Diversified Index ETF Portfolios 2023
We’ve been writing about low-cost ETFs in Canadian index portfolios since 2008. Below is our 2023 update. ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, first entered…
The Best Investments for Canadian Retirees: Stocks vs ETFs vs Robo Advisors
It’s important to note right off the bat when discussing the best investments for Canadian retirees, that this is a nuanced topic. Over…
Tangerine Bank Review 2023
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Top Blue Chip Stocks in Canada for 2023
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Amex Cobalt Review
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How to Become a Millionaire in Canada
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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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Questrade Review 2023
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
Wealthsimple Review 2023
* A Wealthsimple Promo Offer Coupon for You Wealthsimple has provided me…
EQ Bank Review 2023 – Best Rates in Canada
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Qtrade Review 2023 – Canada’s Best Broker
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CI Direct Investing Review 2023 (Formerly WealthBar)
With CI Financial recently purchasing WealthBar and rebranding to CI Direct Investing,…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2023
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BMO Investorline Review 2023
Is BMO Investorline Safe and Trusted? In a word, YES. As one…
Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2023
The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo CardTM” 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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