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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…
Questrade vs Virtual Brokers: 2021 Broker Showdown
This Questrade vs Virtual Brokers 2021 comparison is a battle between Canada’s two lowest cost full-service discount brokerages, and a look at two…
Canadian Undervalued Stocks
As many of you know, I use the dividend investing strategy for the Canadian portion of my portfolio. To summarize the strategy, I…
Qtrade vs Wealthsimple: Battle for Canadian Investment Accounts
When we’re discussing Qtrade vs Wealthsimple, the question quickly becomes: Are we talking Qtrade vs Wealthsimple Trade or Qtrade vs Wealthsimple Invest? The…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2021
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds to robo advisors and individual stocks, there are a wide range…
Best Youth Bank Accounts in Canada
Determining the best youth bank account in Canada is serious business! Afterall, what’s a parent’s job but to create the conditions for a…
Questrade Review 2021 [$50 Promo Offer Code]
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my…
Snag Your Free Canadian Expat eBook
Want to get paid a tax-free salary while working in a place where you don’t need to own a jacket or winter boots?…
BMO Investorline vs Questrade 2021 Broker Showdown
The BMO Investorline vs Questrade 2021 comparison boils down to the best of big bank convenience and brand security versus the lowest fee…
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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]
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
Wealthsimple Review 2021- #1 Rated Robo Advisor & Wealthsimple Trade [UNIQUE PROMO]
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EQ Bank Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Online Savings Account?
EQ Bank by a Genuine Customer After becoming a client when they…
Qtrade Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Investor is part…
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 Review – Self-Directed Trading Fees, Safety, and Online Platform
Is BMO Investorline Safe and Trusted? As one of Canada’s oldest and…
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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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