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The Best Online Banks in Canada 2021
Given the new importance of doing things online in 2020, we felt that we needed to refresh our best online banks in Canada…
Blue Chip Stocks in Canada for 2021: Why These 8 Stocks are a Staple in my Canadian Dividend Portfolio
One of the main investment strategies that I have used on my way to financial freedom is dividend investing. In this strategy, I…
Questrade vs Qtrade in 2021 ($2,000 Promo Code Included)
After ranking Qtrade ahead of Questrade in our updated best Canadian discount brokers for 2021 article, we had a number of readers ask…
Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada for 2021
With the increase in popularity of DIY online stock trading comes a lot of discussion over the best Canadian stock trading apps. Traders…
Canadian Online Discount Stock Brokerage Comparison 2021
As we enter into a new decade of dividend and index investing, I thought it was time for an update to our Canadian…
Best Canadian Chequing Bank Account for 2021
There are basically two ways of looking at which chequing account should win the title of Canada’s best bank account in 2021. 1)…
Best Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks – 2021 Updated!
When we decided to update our list of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2021, we focused on four key areas: We hand-pick…
Best Bank Account for Seniors in Canada
So, you’ve endured 60 years of ups and downs, booms and busts, triumphs and challenges, now it’s time to kick up your feet,…
The Best ETFs for Canadian Expats Around the World
When my wife and I decided to move to Qatar, I wanted to check and make sure that my index investing strategies could…
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.
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Highest Rated Product Reviews
Questrade Review 2021 [$50 Promo Offer Code]
“When I first wrote this Questrade review back in 2008, there were…
Wealthsimple Review 2021- Robo Advisor & Wealthsimple Trade [UNIQUE PROMO]
I’ve been putting off writing a Wealthsimple review for a while now…
EQ Bank Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Online Savings Account?
After becoming a client when they first launched four years ago, I…
Qtrade Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Investor? Qtrade Investor is part of Aviso Wealth, a…
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 2021
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 Self-Directed Trading Review: Fees, ETFs, and Brokerage Account Options
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