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Investing in Annuities in Canada – Buying a Pension for Life
As a former teacher you might think I’d be the last person who would want to learn more about investing in annuities in…
Vanguard Canada Index ETFs vs Mutual Funds
When Vanguard Canada first approached me about doing an interview in regards to their two new mutual fund products, I have to admit…
Book Review – Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth
Huh… this guy really gets it – I remember thinking to myself when I picked up Andrew Hallam’s first book Millionaire Teacher back…
Best Canadian Dividend Stocks
As we update our list of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for January, 2022, we continue to focus on four key areas: Dividend…
StudioTax Review 2022
StudioTax is certified tax preparation software for Canadian personal income tax returns. It is provided by BHOK IT Consulting and is now also…
Best Student Bank Account in Canada (2022 Promos Included)
You’re rushing to your 8am lecture with a hastily toasted bagel dangling from your teeth. Your half combed mane flaps through the air…
How To Track Your Net Worth
This post was originally published in early 2009, but brought to the forefront as I believe it’s one of the more important strategies…
When to Buy Dividend Stocks
I wrote my original thoughts on when to buy dividend stocks roughly a decade ago – and with my best dividend stocks in…
Investing in Canadian REITs
Investing in Canadian REITs can be an excellent option for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio beyond stocks and bonds. The thing is,…
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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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Questrade Review 2022 [$50 Promo Offer Code]
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Wealthsimple Review (2022 Update)
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EQ Bank Review 2022 – Best Rates in Canada
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best…
Qtrade Review 2022 – Canada’s Best Broker
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CI Direct Investing Review 2022 (Formerly WealthBar) – The Robo Advisor for Canadian Expats
With CI Financial recently purchasing WealthBar and rebranding to CI Direct Investing,…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2022
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds…
BMO Investorline Review (2022 Update + Exclusive Promo)
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Neo Financial Credit Card Review
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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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