Archive for October 2025
Tangerine Bank Review 2026
While our EQ Bank Review details why it is our top pick for Canada’s best online bank and high interest savings account, Tangerine is our runner-up in more than one category. The Canadian online banking scene really boils down to a two-horse race between EQ and Tangerine. And seeing as Tangerine is our former top-recommended…
Read MoreBuying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner
I originally wrote this article about buying a house in Canada back in 2021 – right as the price of housing was picking up. I thought I’d update for 2025 now that interest rates have knocked housing prices back a bit, and folks might be wondering if the fundamentals have changed! Editor’s Note: I still…
Read MoreCanadian Financial Summit 2025
It’s that time of the year… the leaves are falling, pumpkin spice lattes are brewing, and for MDJ’s Kyle Prevost – it’s back to the Canadian Financial Summit. **NEW** for 2025 is Canada’s original Wealth Barber (and part-time CBC Dragon) David Chilton is joining the Summit to talk about his upcoming launch of the completely…
Read MoreUS vs Canada: Trump Tariffs Lead to Trade War
With so many Canadians plugged into the latest Trump Tariff news, I felt that I needed to get an updated trade war column out as soon as possible! So what I’m going to do today is update an article I wrote back when we were taking our first baby steps into Trump Tariff reality. Below…
Read MoreSimplii Financial Review
If you prefer to do all your banking from the comfort of your home and don’t mind not having access to face-to-face help if required, then an online bank that offers high interest savings accounts is a good choice for you. But not all online banks are created equal. Simplii Financial (as it has been…
Read MoreLong-Term Care Insurance In Canada: Do I Need It?
TL;DR: You probably should not buy long-term care insurance in Canada. For many Canadians who are entering retirement, one of the big fears is that in their final years they will not be able to live on their own – and that because they can’t afford private long-term care, their lives will become miserable. This…
Read MoreWealthsimple vs. Justwealth in 2026
Justwealth and Wealthsimple have earned the top spots of first and second place on our updated list of the best robo advisors in Canada for 2026. Wealthsimple, with its tech-forward approach, and Justwealth, which leans more on its investment-first philosophy, represent two distinct options. The Wealthsimple vs. Justwealth decision really boils down to what you…
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