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HSBC Expat Bank Account for Canadians Abroad and Internationals in Canada
What is HSBC Expat? HSBC Expat banking is a British-headquartered bank that tailors its services to folks who aren’t living in Canada and seek to…
EQ Bank vs Neo Financial
EQ Bank continues to hold its place as our top rated online bank in Canada, but have you ever heard of Neo Financial? In the…
Free Stock Trading in Canada 2024
The best free stock trading apps in Canada can help you cut fees to the bone, and DIY invest yourself to a substantial nest egg.…
VEQT ETF 2024 Review
As one of the Best ETFs in Canada, it made sense to take a deeper dive into one of my favourites with an in-depth VEQT…
Canadian Dividend Kings & Aristocrats – July 2024
Investing in Canadian Dividend Kings (often called Dividend Aristocrats) is always a popular strategy when high-flying assets get pulled back down to Earth. I bet…
Investing in Canadian Retail Stocks 2024
It is no secret that the Canadian stock market is not very well diversified by sector. Canada is largely financial, energy and materials, with all…
Cheap International Money Transfer (Cheaper than Wise*)
The cost of transferring money internationally to a bank account abroad – or just exchanging one currency for another – is likely to be higher…
EQ Bank vs Wealthsimple Cash
We throw the name EQ Bank around here quite frequently as it is our top rated online bank in Canada. And most people have heard…
Stocktrades ETF Insights Review
What Is Stocktrades ETF Insights? ETF Insights is a platform that wants to help you cut through the noise, and select the best ETF for…
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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.
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Highest Rated Product Reviews
Qtrade Review 2024 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is…
Questrade Review 2024
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
Wealthsimple Review 2024
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen,…
EQ Bank Review 2024
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2024
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds…
Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2024
The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo CardTM” is the next big…
PolicyMe Review (Term & Critical Illness Insurance Online)
Solid term life insurance and critical illness insurance are essential parts of…
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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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