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Best Canadian Dividend Stocks – June 2023
As we update our list of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for June 2023, we continue to focus on four key areas: With…
Best Low Interest Credit Cards in Canada
We all know that it is best not to keep a balance on a credit card, and in a perfect world, we wouldn’t.…
Bond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts
For income-oriented Canadian investors the choice between a Bond (or Bond ETF), a GIC, or a high interest savings account has become more…
Is TD Bank Stock a Good Buy in 2023?
If you’re considering buying Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank stock in 2023, then you need to be aware of the bank’s individual performance, its…
You Need a Budget (YNAB) Canada Review
What is YNAB? YNAB is more than a simple budgeting app. The idea for YNAB all started in 2003 when founder Jesse Mecham…
Wealthsimple vs. Justwealth in 2023
Wealthsimple and Justwealth are two of the top robo-advisors in Canada, each offering well-crafted products without the high fees of a mutual fund. …
Amex Gold Rewards Card Review 2023
There are only a few charge cards available to the Canadian market, and all of them are offered by American Express, so our…
Canadian Stock Market vs U.S. Stock Market in 2023
We Canadians might like to argue with our U.S. neighbours about who makes better beer or who plays better hockey but when it…
Best USD Bank Accounts in Canada
If you’ve ever bought something from the US and had it shipped to Canada, you’ll understand why a USD bank account could make…
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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 2023
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
Wealthsimple Review 2023
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded in 2014 by Michael Catchen, Brett…
EQ Bank Review 2023
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best…
Qtrade Review 2023 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is…
CI Direct Investing Review 2023 (Formerly WealthBar)
What is CI Direct Investing and Is It a Robo Advisor? CI…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2023
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds…
BMO Investorline Review 2023
Is BMO Investorline Safe and Trusted? In a word, YES. As one…
Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2023
The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo CardTM” is the next big…
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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 2023.
- Jared on Financial Freedom Update May 2023 – First Update of the Year ($73.8k in Dividend Income!): “Roughly how much is the total value of the accounts generating the dividends included here.” May 14, 16:52
- Canada’s Purpose Longevity Pension Fund: Is It a Guaranteed 6.15% Pension for Life?: “Why hasn’t VRIF become popular? It’s only attracted 300M AUM over 3 years” May 13, 17:49on
- Tangerine Bank Review 2023: “Hate this bank! Lost time and my nerves with them. Do not suggest!” May 12, 12:47on
- 45 Best ETFs in Canada – April 2023: “A correction in your article above. VEQT is not on Qtrades free etf purchase list. XEQT is but not VEQT.…” May 12, 02:41on
- Working After Retirement in Canada: “I actually don’t know any farmers who ever “fully retire” Robyn! Seeding and harvest at the very least right?” May 7, 01:14on
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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