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Investing in Canadian Retail Stocks
It is not secret that the Canadian stock market is not very well diversified by sector. Canada is largely financial, energy and materials,…
Questrade vs Wealthsimple (2021 Update)
The Ultimate Showdown: Questrade & Questwealth [Robos] vs Wealthsimple Invest & Wealthsimple Trade [Brokerages] Up until two years ago, investors looking to cut their investment…
EQ Bank Review 2021 – Still Canada’s Best Online Savings Account?
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1.25%* People who want the highest…
The Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada
Million Dollar Journey has been reviewing, comparing, and rating Canada’s best travel credit cards since 2006. With the majority of international travel plans…
RBC InvestEase Review
Are you curious about robo advisors but still want the comfort and security of one of Canada’s big banks? Then consider RBC’s robo…
The Best Canadian Dividend ETFs (2021 Update)
This post was originally written in 2015 but I have updated it in April of 2021 due to recent questions about the top…
Best Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks – 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,…
Willful Review 2021
You might think a will is something that rich people do in movies to pass on their “assets” (hockey card collections?) to their…
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…
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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Highest Rated Product Reviews
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]
* A Wealthsimple Promo Offer Coupon for You Wealthsimple has provided me…
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
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is…
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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