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Since they currently occupy the top spot in our Canadian Discount Brokerage rankings, the new Qtrade Promo Code for 2021 represents a fantastic…
Why Mortgage Rates Are Higher On Investment Properties
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Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks – Juicy Dividends Ripe for the Picking (July 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…
CIBC Aeroplan Visa Review
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Best Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks – July 2021 Updated!
As we update our list of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2021, we continue to focus on four key areas: Dividend Yield,…
Canadian Online Discount Stock Brokerage Comparison (July 2021 Update)
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…
Enriched Academy Review
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Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2021 – Sequence of Returns Risk Edition
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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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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
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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)
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Community is everything.
Million Dollar Journey.com began back in 2006, and boasts nearly 50,000 comments. Benefit from their collective wisdom and read what our community has to say about Canadian finance in 2021.
- Kyle Prevost on Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner: “Thanks for chiming in Steve!” Jul 30, 10:17
- on Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner: “Hello Kyle, I am a renter (and CFP®) and agree with your points. For many people, perhaps their home IS…” Jul 29, 12:26
- on Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner: “Too true! Following the 1% rule, that 4br detached house should be selling for $450,000. What does a 4 br…” Jul 28, 22:32
- on Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner: “I mean, if we’re going to use a 4-bedroom detached house in Toronto as a comparison, I HAVE to think…” Jul 28, 16:37
- on Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner: “It’s a good point Liam. In Toronto, instead of $2100/month rent we can use $4500/month which is the rent for…” Jul 28, 10:26
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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