Archive for September 2026
Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada
After two decades of DIY investing, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of stock trading apps in Canada. Canadian investors had very limited options when I first launched Million Dollar Journey. The big banks dominated the market, trading fees were high, and mobile trading platforms were clunky and felt unreliable. Executing a stock…
Read MoreToolbelt vs. Textbook: The $335,000 Case for Skilled Trades
I was talking to my friends Bryce and Kristy (authors of Quit Like a Millionaire and Parent Like a Millionaire) the other day and we got to chatting about AI, possible impacts on the workforce, and the difficult career choices facing young adults right now. Now, as someone who used to teach high school, I’ve…
Read MoreThe Best Joint Bank Accounts in Canada
Until a few years ago, the best joint bank accounts in Canada were mostly offered by the Big Five Banks: RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, and CIBC, with the online bank Tangerine occasionally getting a mention. But their offerings were fairly similar and, frankly, not very exciting. Then EQ Bank entered the scene and changed the…
Read MoreRetiring With Rental Properties: Using a “Real Estate Meltdown” to Fund Retiremen
As an MDJ reader you’ve probably heard us talk about the RRSP meltdown strategy. What thousands of mom-and-pop landlords need however, is a real estate meltdown guide. If you’re retiring with large illiquid assets like rental properties, proper planning will save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes over the length of your retirement…
Read MoreBest Canadian Dividend Stocks – September 2026
Our top Canadian dividend stocks for 2026 are companies with sustainable dividends, growing earnings, and a long, proven track record of increasing their payouts to shareholders. Unlike lists that simply rank stocks by dividend yield, we focus primarily on dividend growth consistency, earnings-per-share (EPS) growth, revenue growth, payout sustainability, and valuation. That’s why some lower-yielding…
Read MoreDogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks
The “Dogs of the TSX” (also known as Beating the TSX or BTTSX) is a rules-based Canadian dividend strategy that starts with the highest-yielding stocks in the TSX 60. The idea is pretty simple: a high dividend yield can be a sign that a solid blue-chip company has temporarily fallen out of favour. I’ve followed…
Read MoreWealthsimple Review 2026
Is Wealthsimple Still the Best Robo Advisor in Canada? Check out our Justwealth Review for more on why they are currently our pick over Wealthsimple when it comes to the current Robo Heavyweight Title Belt. Honestly, for me, consistently better performance might be reason enough. But having a guaranteed dedicated advisor and a platform entirely focused on…
Read MoreBest Canadian Online Brokers – October 2026
If you’re comparing the best online brokers in Canada for 2026, there’s never been a better time to move an investment account or open a new one. As we go back to school, the competition between Canadian brokerages continues to intensify, with lower trading costs, better transfer promotions, and increasingly aggressive cash-back offers aimed at…
Read MoreBest Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now
After a volatile few years and with markets at all-time high valuations, it’s no surprise that many investors are heading into 2026 prioritizing low risk investments. Between interest rate uncertainty, economic slowdown chatter, and plenty of geopolitical noise, protecting short-term money matters more than squeezing out every last basis point of return for a lot…
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 MoreWealthsimple Trade Review 2026
What is Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing (Formerly Wealthsimple Trade)? Wealthsimple self-directed investing is an online brokerage that lets you buy individual stocks and other assets. It’s part of the Wealthsimple ecosystem – a financial company (primarily owned by the massive Quebec-based conglomerate Power Corp) that has over 3 million customers and oversees $100+ billion in assets.…
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