Archive for June 2026
CI Direct Trading Review 2026
What is CI Direct Trading? In 2009, Virtual Brokers came out onto the scene as one of Canada’s best online discount brokerages with a commitment to offer rock-bottom prices to help investors cut costs to the bone. In 2021, Virtual Brokers rebranded, becoming CI Direct Trading. Fortunately for Canadian investors, but perhaps unfortunately for CI…
Read MoreBest Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (June 2026)
So far in 2026, low risk investments might feel like a bit of a lost cause. I see more and more “FOMO” (fear of missing out) feelings starting to dominate newspaper headlines. Now that the Iran conflict appears to be in the rearview mirror, investors appear willing to go all-in as they fear missing out…
Read MoreNeo Chequing (Formerly Everyday) Account Review
What is Neo Financial? Neo Financial is a Canadian fintech company offering a variety of products, including the Neo Chequing Account. It was founded in 2019 by veterans of the tech industry Kris Read and SkiptheDishes cofounders Jeff Adamson and Andrew Chau. Since the company’s inception, Neo’s mission has been “to reinvent how Canadians spend,…
Read MoreDogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks
The “Dogs of the TSX” dividend investing strategy for Canadian stocks has been a focus of mine for the past 14 years. I don’t follow the “Dogs” strategy with a majority of my portfolio, but it is a key factor when I look at my relative weighting of Canadian stocks at the end of each…
Read MoreEQ Bank vs Wealthsimple Cash
As our top rated online bank in Canada, we frequently mention EQ Bank here at Million Dollar Journey. Meanwhile, Wealthsimple has become a household name thanks to its growing suite of financial products. As a result, comparing EQ Bank and Wealthsimple Cash is a natural way to determine which platform offers the best place for…
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