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October 2021
- 19: When to Buy Dividend Stocks (22)
- 17: How to Become a Millionaire in Canada (0)
- 14: HSBC InvestDirect Review (October 2021 Update) (2)
- 14: Amex Cobalt Review (0)
- 12: Is Robinhood Available in Canada? (0)
- 11: CIBC Dividend Visa Review (0)
- 11: TD Direct Investing Review 2021 (0)
- 10: Canada’s Best Energy Dividend Stocks (0)
- 07: Best Canadian Online Brokers (2021 Updated) (519)
- 05: CIBC Aventura Gold Review (0)
- 05: Desjardins Online Brokerage Review (2021 Update) (1)
- 05: Virtual Brokers Review 2021: Fees, ETFs, and Account Options (3)
- 03: Volatility Index – Trade The VIX And VXX (0)
- 01: Questrade Launches a New Mobile App (0)
September 2021
- 30: Multiple Credit Card Strategy in Canada (0)
- 29: Best Prepaid Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 26: Best Credit Cards in Canada 2021 (0)
- 24: EQ Bank Review 2021 – Still Canada’s Best Online Savings Account? (14)
- 19: Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (0)
- 14: The Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 11: Financial Freedom Update Sept 2021 – Market Highs Edition (2)
- 08: Scotiabank SCENE Visa Review (0)
- 07: BMO Investorline Review (2021 Update – Free ETFs!) (17)
- 05: Investing In Canadian Wide Moat Stocks For 2021 (2)
- 03: National Bank Direct Brokerage Review (0)
- 03: Qtrade Review 2021 – Canada’s Best Broker (0)
- 01: Best Canadian Dividend Stocks (60)
August 2021
- 29: Teaching, Saving, and Investing – 5 Takeaways On Our 1-Year Expat-aversary (0)
- 26: Brim Financial Mastercard Review (0)
- 22: Questrade vs Qtrade in 2021 (3)
- 20: Best Day Trading Platform In Canada 2021 (0)
- 15: 25 Ways to Save Money in Canada (137)
- 11: MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard Review (0)
- 08: The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Canadian Value Stocks (0)
- 03: Qtrade Promo Code 2021 (0)
- 01: Why Mortgage Rates Are Higher On Investment Properties (0)
July 2021
- 28: Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks (3)
- 27: CIBC Aeroplan Visa Review (1)
- 25: Enriched Academy Review (1)
- 20: BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review (0)
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2021 – Sequence of Returns Risk Edition (3)
- 14: Best Student Credit Cards (0)
- 10: Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner (61)
- 08: How to Buy Stocks Online in Canada (0)
- 07: Neo Financial Credit Card Review (1)
- 06: New Credit Card Offers Can Save You $1,500+ On Travel (0)
- 04: Instantly Minimize Charges and Bank Fees in Canada (1)
June 2021
- 29: The Best Secured Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 27: Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Lending in Canada (2)
- 24: Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada for 2021 (0)
- 23: The Best Low Interest Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 19: Canada’s Purpose Longevity Pension Fund: Is It a Guaranteed 6.15% Pension for Life? (2)
- 16: The Best Aeroplan Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 12: Have I Given Up on the Smith Manoeuvre? (6)
- 12: Tangerine World Mastercard Review (0)
- 11: TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Review (1)
- 07: Amex Gold Rewards Card Review 2021 (0)
- 05: Travelling to Tbilisi Georgia: Bougie on a Budget (8)
- 05: Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard – The Cash Back King? (June 2021 Update) (39)
- 03: Dividend Stocks Rock Review – June 2021 Update (0)
- 01: Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card Review – 2021 Edition (27)
May 2021
- 29: Best Strategies to Hedge Against Stock Market Downfall (0)
- 26: Justwealth Review 2021 (0)
- 25: Investing In Collectibles as An Alternative Asset Class (0)
- 22: Bitcoin Canada Guide 2021: Should I Buy Bitcoin? (1)
- 15: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) 2021 – Portfolio All-Time High Edition (6)
- 09: Investing in Canadian Retail Stocks (0)
- 06: Questrade vs Wealthsimple (2021 Update) (8)
- 01: The Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada (0)
April 2021
- 28: RBC InvestEase Review (0)
- 25: The Best Canadian Dividend ETFs (34)
- 19: Willful Review 2021 (0)
- 14: Questrade vs Virtual Brokers: 2021 Broker Showdown (0)
- 10: Canadian Undervalued Stocks (1)
- 08: Qtrade vs Wealthsimple: Battle for Canadian Investment Accounts (0)
- 04: Best Youth Bank Accounts in Canada (1)
March 2021
- 31: Questrade Review 2021 [$50 Promo Offer Code] (896)
- 28: Snag Your Free Canadian Expat eBook (0)
- 23: BMO Investorline vs Questrade 2021 Broker Showdown (0)
- 17: Tangerine vs EQ Bank Comparison and Promotion for 2021 (0)
- 14: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) 2021 – First Update of the Year (8)
- 11: Questrade vs Interactive Brokers (3)
- 06: Investing in Canadian REITs (0)
February 2021
- 27: Insurance and Wills for Canadian Expats (0)
- 23: Interactive Brokers (IB) Review Canada 2021 (6)
- 20: Spousal RRSP, What is it? How does it work? (0)
- 20: Ultimate Smith Manoeuvre Guide Canada (535)
- 13: Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2021 (3)
- 13: Canadian Dividend Kings List 2021 (14)
- 09: Best Student Bank Account in Canada (0)
- 07: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2021 Edition (0)
- 07: Dogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks (5)
January 2021
- 31: Investing In Canadian Telco Dividend Stocks (Bell, Rogers, Telus, Cogeco, Shaw) (0)
- 28: Should You Bet Your House on Blackberry? (3)
- 25: Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada (49)
- 23: TFSA vs RRSP- Canada’s Registered Account Faceoff (7)
- 17: The Best Online Banks in Canada 2021 (1)
- 09: Blue Chip Stocks in Canada for 2021: Why These 8 Stocks are a Staple in my Canadian Dividend Portfolio (1)
December 2020
- 22: Best Canadian Chequing Bank Account for 2021 (3)
- 20: Best Bank Account for Seniors in Canada (0)
- 13: The Best ETFs for Canadian Expats Around the World (0)
- 13: Motive Financial Review (0)
- 10: Scotiabank Review: Elite Chequing, Banking, and Credit Card Package (0)
- 05: Best Canadian Dollar (CAD) ETFs for U.S Equities (5)
- 02: Eirene Cremations Review (0)
November 2020
- 29: Canadian Stock Market vs U.S. Stock Market (3)
- 29: CIBC Investor’s Edge Broker Review 2021: Trading Fees, TFSAs, and RRSPs (9)
- 22: BMO adviceDirect Review: Investing Advice for a Low Fee (0)
- 17: Canadian Railway Dividends: Putting Your Portfolio On the Right Track (0)
- 15: A New Look For MDJ (2)
- 07: Moka App Review (Formerly Mylo) (1)
- 01: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) 2020 – Volatile Stock Market Edition ($61,850 in Dividend Income)! (2)
October 2020
- 25: Your Canadian Expat Investing Toolbox: DIY Discount Brokerages and Robo Advisors (2)
- 18: RBC Direct Investing Review 2021: Trading Fees, ETFs and Brokerage Account Options (5)
- 18: Quick Tip: Questrade Currency Settlement (3)
- 04: Early Retirement – Dividend Taxes in Canada (2)
- 04: Scotia iTrade Online Brokerage Review (3)
September 2020
- 27: Real Estate Investing vs Index Investing for Canadian Expats (1)
- 15: PC Money Account Review – Loblaws Resurrects a New PC Financial No Fee Account (19)
- 13: CI Direct Investing Review 2021 (Formerly WealthBar) – The Robo Advisor for Canadian Expats (1)
- 06: The Pros and Cons of the New Aeroplan (2)
August 2020
- 30: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2020 – New Market High Edition ($61,050 in Dividend Income)! (4)
- 23: EI Benefits for the Self Employed (27)
- 16: Are Canada’s Energy Dividends In Trouble? (0)
- 09: My Canadian Expat Taxes, Budget, and Savings Rate In Qatar (16)
- 05: Transferring Money Back From Qatar and Using Currency Exchange as an Expat (1)
- 02: Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) (25)
July 2020
- 31: SimpleTax Review: File Your Canadian Tax Return for Free (0)
- 26: The Hot Potato Investing Strategy (8)
- 12: Teaching In Doha, Qatar – Expanding Our Horizons (28)
- 12: Best High Interest Savings Accounts 2021 (2)
- 05: Simplii Financial Review (3)
June 2020
- 28: Ultimate Options Trading Guide in Canada 2021 (3)
- 21: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) 2020 – V-Shape Recovery Edition ($60,550 in Dividend Income)! (9)
- 16: Wealthsimple Review 2021- #1 Rated Robo Advisor (5)
- 14: Canadian Legal Wills Review: Canada’s Best Online Will Kit (3)
- 12: Where is the Loonie Heading? Will it Ever Reach Parity with the US Dollar Again? (22)
- 08: Questwealth Portfolios: A Robo Advisor by Questrade (0)
- 07: Tangerine Bank Review 2021 (6)
May 2020
- 31: How Flow Through Shares Work (32)
- 24: Investing Taxes: Dividends, Interest & Capital Gains (130)
- 17: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2020 Edition (11)
- 14: My Favorite Free Personal Finance Apps (20)
- 03: Is Hello Fresh Worth It? (9)
April 2020
- 24: An Intelligent Conversation About Health and Investing In a Covid 19 World (2)
- 07: Guide to COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses (0)
- 05: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) 2020 – Bear Market Edition ($59,500 in Dividend Income)! (20)
- 03: Best Business Credit Cards for Canadians in 2021 (0)
March 2020
- 29: Low-Cost Countries for Canadians to Retire Early In (6)
- 19: A Serious Look at Canadian Finance and Investing AC (After Covid) (3)
- 13: Coronavirus (Covid-19): Sell It All (16)
- 01: Withdrawing From RRSP and TFSA For Retired Canadians (12)
February 2020
- 23: Motusbank Canada Review 2020: High Interest Savings Accounts, Online Personal Loans and Mortgages (3)
- 16: How Much TFSA Contribution Room Do I Have In 2020 and What Are the TFSA Rules and Limits? (46)
- 09: Will a Mini-Split Heat Pump Save You Money? Our Results After the first Year! (14)
January 2020
- 26: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) – 2019 Year End Update ($55,200 in Dividend Income)! (15)
- 18: Amex Platinum Canada – Is The $699 Annual Fee Worth It? (2)
December 2019
- 23: Dividend Investing, Decade in Review, Women and Money, Balanced Portfolios and More! (2)
- 02: Bond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts (4)
November 2019
- 25: Introducing new MDJ Team Members and Weekly Money Links (3)
- 04: Safe Withdrawal Rates in Canada (For Any Retirement Age) (32)
October 2019
- 29: How Do I Maximize RESP Withdrawals? (12)
- 15: Being Grateful, Re-balancing your Portfolio, Recession is Coming, It’s Hard to Buy Nice Things, and More! (5)
- 07: Running out of HELOC Space with the Smith Manoeuvre (15)
September 2019
- 30: Reader Mail: I’m a Low Income Senior – RRSP or TFSA? (6)
- 23: Free Canadian Financial Summit tickets, Getting Retirement Ready, Living off Dividends and More! (1)
- 16: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – September 2019 – Reaching the Cross Over Point ($53,400 in Dividend Income)! (35)
- 09: Late Starting your RESP? Here’s how to Catch UP! (13)
August 2019
- 26: Dividend Investing – Your Questions Answered (21)
- 19: Income Splitting Tax Strategy – Spousal Investment Loan (11)
- 11: Top Free Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada for 2020 (503)
- 05: Can You Have Too Much RRSP? (7)
July 2019
- 29: Owning Individual Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) vs REIT ETFs (13)
- 22: Money when New to Canada, Adding REITs to Your Portfolio, Smith Manoeuvre with Cottages and More! (8)
- 08: Building a $1,000,000 RRSP Starting in your 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. (21)
- 02: The Biggest Risk of Super Early Retirement (FIRE) – Sequence of Returns! (20)
June 2019
- 24: Starting to Invest Later Can Still Result in a Comfortable Retirement (10)
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2019 ($50,660 in Dividend Income)! (31)
- 10: Building a Simple Low-Cost Indexed ETF Portfolio in USD (13)
- 02: Retirement Calculators – How Much Do You Need to Retire? (21)
May 2019
- 27: The Real MER on ETFs – Foreign Withholding Taxes on ETFs (28)
- 13: Ways to Maximize the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) (15)
April 2019
- 29: What Happens to your RRSP and TFSA after you Die? (14)
- 22: Withdrawing From RRSP/TFSA to Fund Early Retirement (28)
- 15: Exclusive Dividend Newsletter Promotion, Tim Hortons Rewards, and the Risks of Joint Bank Accounts! (6)
- 08: Maxed out RRSP and TFSA – Now What? (28)
March 2019
- 25: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2019 ($48,200 in Dividend Income)! (34)
- 18: Vanguard VEQT All-in-One 100% Equity Portfolio ETF (11)
February 2019
- 25: Dividend Increases, New All-in-One ETFs, Top Ranked Credit Cards, and More! (4)
- 18: The Mini-Split Heat Pump Experiment – Will it Save You Money? (13)
- 11: Hosting Homestay Students – The Perfect Side Hustle? (13)
January 2019
- 28: Vanguard vs. iShares All-in-One ETFs (45)
- 21: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2019 Edition (29)
- 14: Net Worth Update January 2019 – Nobleea the Engineer and Millionaire! (12)
- 07: A Financial Checklist to Start 2019 Strong (4)
December 2018
- 31: The Best of Million Dollar Journey – 2018 Edition! (3)
- 24: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) – December 2018 – Did we Reach our Goal? (22)
November 2018
- 26: $150 Gift Card Offer, TFSA Limit Increase, and Monday Money Links (2)
- 19: Rogers World Elite MasterCard – Best Free Cash Back Card in Canada? (40)
- 12: The New Rules of Personal Finance? (5)
- 05: A Look at the New Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa (5)
October 2018
- 29: Net Worth Update October 2018 – SmilingSaver (+63.2%) (9)
- 22: Top 10 Wealthiest Canadians (2020 Edition) (24)
- 15: Paying Property Tax and Utilities with a Credit Card (57)
- 09: Esso 10% Gasoline Discount, Canadian Personal Finance Conference 2018, and Tuesday Money Links (17)
September 2018
- 24: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – Sept 2018 ($43,450 in Dividend Income) (24)
- 17: The Biggest Weed Stocks in Canada (11)
- 10: Canadian Financial Summit 2018 – All Online and FREE! (0)
- 04: Horizon’s All-in-One Portfolios via Super Tax Efficient ETFs (21)
August 2018
July 2018
- 30: Reader Mail: Early 20’s, How Do I Invest $20k or Less? (9)
- 23: Reader Mail: Late 20’s, How Do I Invest $30k? (17)
June 2018
- 25: Monday Money Links – Dividend Stocks Newsletter Promo, Mutual Fund Fees, ETFs and New Blogs! (14)
- 18: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2018 ($41,050 in Dividend Income) (39)
- 05: Top 6 Indexing Options for Your Portfolio (11)
- 04: From Arrival to Retirement – An Immigrant Family’s Success Story (14)
May 2018
- 28: Will We Have Enough for Our Children’s University Tuition? (28)
- 07: Monday Money Links – Just Butter It Promotion, Triangle Points, and More (6)
April 2018
- 30: What’s in my Wife’s Portfolio? (12)
- 16: Where to Put your Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency (47)
- 09: Top Premium Credit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fee (19)
March 2018
- 26: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2018 ($37,550 in Dividend Income) (26)
- 19: Net Worth Update March 2018 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+4.2%) ($995,244) (12)
- 12: Income Tax Filing Deals, Credit Cards, and Monday Money Links (9)
- 05: Official Passive Income Rules for Canadian Small Business (18)
February 2018
- 12: Income Sprinkling Rules for Canadian Small Business (7)
- 05: 4 Ways to Get Your Credit Score (and Credit Report) for FREE (34)
January 2018
- 22: Indexed Family RESP Portfolio Update – 2018 Edition (34)
- 15: Net Worth Update January 2018 – SmilingSaver (+46%) (11)
- 08: Financial Checklist to Start the Year (2018) (29)
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
- 23: Monday Money Links – Dividend Stocks Newsletter Promo, New Mortgage Rules and More (6)
- 10: Going for Financial Independence in a High Cost City (51)
- 02: A Super Tax Efficient Index ETF Portfolio for your Non-Registered Account (37)
September 2017
- 25: Why We Took the Commuted Value of our Defined Benefit Pension (55)
- 11: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – Sept 2017 (+5.56%) – Major Milestone! (30)
- 04: Canadian Financial Summit – All Online – and FREE! (0)
- 01: RRSP Deadline & Contribution Limit 2018/2019 (36)
August 2017
- 28: Net Worth Update August 2017 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+1.3%) (9)
- 21: Strategies to Reduce the Damaging Changes to Private Corporation Taxes (45)
- 07: Net Worth Update August 2017 – SmilingSaver (+121%) (4)
July 2017
- 03: Money Links – Free $150 Gift Card Offer, Higher Interest Rates, TFSA Taxation and Warren Buffett (4)
June 2017
- 19: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2017 (+9.73%) (21)
- 12: Team MDJ’s Newest Millionaire – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+47%) (26)
May 2017
- 29: Global ETF ex-Canada (XAW/VXC) or 3 Individual ETFs? (22)
- 15: 7 Smart Ways to Spend your Tax Refund (58)
- 08: Monday Money Links – Dividend Advisor Promo, Home Capital Group, Advice for New Graduates – May 2017 (2)
April 2017
March 2017
- 27: Net Worth Update March 2017 – SmilingSaver – The Big Move (+140%) (7)
- 20: How to Deal with the Aggressive Sales Tactics by the Big Banks (15)
- 13: Financial Goals Progress – Books I’m Reading (2)
- 06: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2017 (+10.89%) (20)
- 01: Simple Low Cost Diversified Index ETF Portfolios 2018 (97)
February 2017
- 27: How to Build a Dividend Growth Portfolio (37)
- 13: Top Premium Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada (38)
January 2017
December 2016
- 30: The Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2016 Edition! (4)
- 12: Financial Freedom Update – December 2016 (+15.5%) (22)
November 2016
- 21: Net Worth Update Nov 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (-3.2%) (12)
- 17: Save Money with USD to CAD Foreign Exchange using Norbert’s Gambit (41)
- 14: Real Life Example of Norbert’s Gambit and Foreign Exchange w/ BMO Investorline (28)
- 07: Should I buy Whole Life Insurance for my Children? (41)
October 2016
- 24: How to Transfer a Work Pension to a LIRA (14)
- 17: The Top Prepaid Wireless Plan Comparison (2016) (22)
- 11: Net Worth Update October 2016 – SmilingSaver – New Goal Edition (+9729%) (5)
September 2016
- 26: Financial Freedom Update – September 2016 (+9.7%) (31)
- 19: Investing on Behalf of my Kids (34)
- 12: A Financial Update from Pete – A 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (45)
- 05: Net Worth Update September 2016 – Sean Cooper (+15.09%) (28)
August 2016
- 22: Net Worth Update August 2016 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+27.02%) (13)
- 15: Reader Mail: I have $1M+ Net Worth – What’s Next? (11)
- 08: How We Save Money on Vacations (16)
July 2016
June 2016
- 13: Financial Freedom Update – June 2016 (+5.78%) (11)
- 06: Net Worth Update June 2016 – Sean Cooper (+2.76%) (27)
May 2016
- 30: How to Create a Stock Watchlist with Google Spreadsheets (38)
- 16: Net Worth Update May 2016 – Smiling Saver – Student Loan Edition (+100%) (11)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2016 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+6.9%) (11)
April 2016
- 25: Reduce your Taxes – Income Splitting Strategies (29)
- 19: Banking as a Couple – BMO PlanShare Review (12)
- 04: Breakdown of Our Expenses in 2015 (32)
March 2016
February 2016
- 29: Net Worth Update March 2016 – Sean Cooper – Mortgage Free @ Age 30 (+10.39%) (13)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – February 2016 (41)
- 15: Net Worth Update February 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+4.53%) (4)
- 08: Capital Gains Tax when Converting Currency (14)
- 01: The Best Low Cost Ways to Convert CAD to USD (26)
January 2016
- 18: Online Portfolio Manager Review: BMO SmartFolio (27)
- 18: Net Worth Update January 2016 – Smiling Saver (Digging out of Debt) (+39.46%) (14)
December 2015
November 2015
- 23: Let’s Get Blunt About Your Financial Affairs – Book Review and Giveaway (89)
- 02: Net Worth Update November 2015 – Sean Cooper – Mortgage Free by Age 30! (12)
October 2015
- 26: Net Worth Update October 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+4.94%) (11)
- 19: How I Stopped Trying to Predict the Future and Improved My Investment Performance (26)
September 2015
- 27: Letter to My Wife – How our Finances Work (21)
- 21: Net Worth Update September 2015 – SmilingSaver (Digging out of Debt) (11)
- 14: My Mortgage is Paid Off – Now What? (20)
- 08: Net Worth Update September 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+3.82%) (5)
August 2015
- 31: The Best and Worst Deals at Costco (34)
- 10: One Year After – A Financial Freedom Update – August 2015 (26)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.3%) (17)
July 2015
- 27: Understanding Universal Life Insurance (18)
- 20: Net Worth Update July 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+10.17%) (8)
June 2015
- 29: Reader Mail: 17 Years Old, Saving $500/month, What’s Next? (10)
- 26: Weekend Reading – Money and Happiness, Guilt-free Spending, Tax Bracket, Group RRSP and HBP, and more! (4)
- 15: Net Worth Update June 2015 – Smiling Saver (Just Married) (10)
May 2015
- 18: 6 Important Tips When Buying Disability Insurance (15)
- 04: Net Worth Update May 2015 – Sean Cooper (+4.83%) (10)
April 2015
- 27: Net Worth Update April 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (14)
- 13: A Net Worth Update from QCash (he retired at age 36) (36)
- 06: Futurpreneur Canada Programs (1)
March 2015
- 16: How to Score Well on Your Life Insurance Medical Test (6)
- 09: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Update – Q1 2015 Update – The Oil Plunge! (41)
- 02: Net Worth Update March 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+14.31% q/q) (32)
February 2015
- 16: Net Worth Update February 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.7%) (34)
- 02: Easy Index Mutual Fund Portfolios with the Big Banks (46)
January 2015
December 2014
- 22: The Best of Million Dollar Journey – 2014 Year in Review (9)
- 15: Net Worth Update December 2014 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (35)
November 2014
- 10: Gas Rewards Programs Compared (43)
- 03: Net Worth Update November 2014 – Sean Cooper (+5.21%) (32)
October 2014
- 16: Starting or Growing a Business? Take Advantage of Business Support Organizations (2)
- 14: How To Survive On Only $100 a Month in Groceries (37)
- 06: Net Worth Update October 2014 – SmilingSaver (Deep in Debt) (22)
- 03: Canada Pension Plan Children’s Benefits (0)
September 2014
- 29: What is the Best MasterCard for Costco Shoppers? (53)
- 26: 3 Ways to Find Quality Tenants and Protect Your Rental Property (9)
- 22: Choosing Mutual Funds in your Employer Pension/RRSP (26)
- 15: Net Worth Update September 2014 – Nobleea (43)
- 09: The Risk of a Defined Benefit Pension (19)
- 05: Save Money and Have Fun with a Staycation (15)
- 02: Reader Mail: Should I Sell or Hold during Stock Mergers/Acquistions? (5)
August 2014
- 25: Ending the Mortgage Paydown vs. Investing Debate (39)
- 22: Net Worth Update August 2014 – Sean Cooper (37)
- 04: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q2 2014 Update (21)
July 2014
- 21: Building your “Forever Money” Portfolio (46)
- 14: Why You Should Think Twice about a Mortgage with the Big Banks (21)
- 11: Government Grants and Financing for Businesses – II (1)
June 2014
- 23: How I Reached $500K Net Worth by Age 29 (29)
- 18: Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard Review (252)
- 10: How Much Do You Need to Save Today to Hit Your Retirement Number? (9)
- 02: Completing The Million Dollar Journey (127)
May 2014
- 30: Government Grants and Financing for Businesses – I (4)
- 26: How Much Do You Need to Retire in Canada? Not as Much as You Think! (68)
- 06: The Moolala Guide to Rockin your RRSP – Book Review and Giveaway (107)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2014 (+0.81%) (14)
April 2014
- 28: Investors Beware: 4 Things to Watch Out for When Investing (14)
- 22: Estate Planning for a Family Business using the Tax Free Spousal Rollover (5)
- 18: How to Start Making Money with YouTube (1)
- 08: Wealth Strategy: Track Your Net Worth (72)
- 03: Closing Costs When Selling a Home (5)
March 2014
- 31: Net Worth Update March 2014 (+0.71%) (15)
- 27: Lessons from a 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (69)
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q1 2014 Update (15)
- 18: Reader Question: What is your Corporate Investment Account? (6)
- 13: How to Get a Mortgage If You’re Self-Employed (6)
- 03: Net Worth Update February 2014 (+12.1%) (24)
February 2014
- 24: Building Your Own Home? Here’s How Construction Mortgages Work! (3)
- 10: Cutting the Cord – A Comprehensive Guide (47)
- 03: Net Worth Update January 2014 ( +3.04%) (32)
January 2014
- 31: Why A Mortgage Vacation Might Be the Most Expensive Vacation You’ll Ever Take (7)
- 27: How this Frugal Lawyer Reached $1M by Age 34 (35)
- 06: The Best of Million Dollar Journey – 2013 Edition (1)
December 2013
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2013 – Year End Summary (14)
- 27: Understanding Early Retirement with Defined Benefit Pensions (14)
- 23: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Year End Update 2013 (11)
- 12: Top Renovations to Increase Rental Income (2)
- 09: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2013 (26)
- 02: Net Worth Update November 2013 (+1.27%) (18)
November 2013
- 15: 5 Lessons Learned as a First-Time Landlord (12)
- 12: Reader Mail: $1M House – Should I Downsize my Home? (36)
- 04: Walmart Credit Card Review (Canada) – How Does it Stack Up? (42)
October 2013
- 31: The Joy of Cycling: How I Save $6,182 a Year by Going Car-Free (21)
- 28: Net Worth Update October 2013 (+1.64%) – Crossed $800k Threshold! (26)
- 21: How Much Do You Need to Save for Early Retirement? (67)
- 15: Top Canadian Preferred Share ETFs (17)
- 03: 5 Financial Principles from a 34 Year Old Millionaire Investor (84)
September 2013
- 30: Net Worth Update September 2013 (+1.19%) (8)
- 23: Reader Mail: My Mom has Low Income, Should She Buy a House? (13)
- 16: Reader Question: Which Account for Canadian Index ETFs? (3)
- 12: Self-Employed Freelancer or Professional? How to File Your Income Taxes! (13)
- 09: How Regular and Synthetic Dividend Reinvestment Programs (DRIP) Work (7)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2013 (+0.26%) – The Volatility Returns! (14)
August 2013
- 29: Are you too focused on Risk Reduction vs. Growth? (25)
- 22: Alternatives to Declaring Bankruptcy (0)
- 07: Considering a Trade? This is How an Apprenticeship Works! (2)
July 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update July 2013 (+1.89%) – Strong Market Moves! (31)
- 24: How to Read and Understand Business News (19)
- 09: Top No Fee Rewards Credit Cards in Canada (72)
- 08: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Update – July 2013 (24)
- 04: Capital Gains Refund Mechanism – Why Mutual Fund and ETF Investors Potentially Pay Less Tax (13)
- 02: Net Worth Update June 2013 (+0.17%) – Summer Stock Market Volatility (11)
June 2013
- 14: Top Canadian Stock Screeners (44)
- 12: Employer Bankrupt? Try the Wage Earner Protection Program! (1)
- 10: How Stop Loss Orders Work (13)
- 08: MBNA Smart Cash Credit Card – Best Credit Card in Canada? (179)
- 03: Net Worth Update May 2013 (+1.61%) – Sell in May and Go Away? (14)
May 2013
- 29: Consumer Problems and Recourses (2)
- 27: Low Cost Currency Conversion with DLR/DLR.U ETF (57)
- 08: How to File Your Rental Income Taxes (28)
April 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update April 2013 (+0.92%) (11)
- 24: Canadian Youth Business Foundation Programs (0)
- 10: Canada Small Business Financing Program (5)
- 03: Cashing Out Your Pension: The Small Benefit Rule (7)
- 01: Net Worth Update March 2013 (+2.19%) (25)
March 2013
- 27: Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives – Saskatchewan and Manitoba (0)
- 04: Net Worth Update February 2013 (+1.15%) (38)
- 03: The American Express SPG (Starwood) Credit Card (39)
February 2013
- 25: The Differences between Permanent and Term Insurance (31)
- 21: How to Calculate Pension Maximum Transfer Value (MTV) (5)
- 18: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – February 2013 (16)
- 06: Why the Second Million is MUCH Easier (100)
- 04: 7 Steps to Determine Your Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution Strategy (26)
- 01: Net Worth Update January 2013 (+4.53%) (15)
January 2013
- 30: How to Search for and Claim an Unclaimed Balance (3)
- 21: The Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution (7)
- 14: How to Calculate Annual Investment Returns Using XIRR (44)
- 09: Pension Basics: Defined Benefit Pension Plan Payout Formulas (6)
- 03: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Year End Results (11)
December 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2012 (+1.75%) – Year End Summary and Giveaway Winners (39)
- 19: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2012 (31)
- 17: In 2013 the TFSA Contribution Limit Increases to $5500 (19)
- 05: Consumer Price Index (CPI): How Does It Affect Me? (37)
- 03: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (4)
November 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update November 2012 (+1.04%) (12)
- 26: Retail Store Advertisement Strategies (3)
- 19: Emergency Fund: Does Everyone Really Need One? (23)
- 05: The Pros and Cons of Insuring your Children (11)
- 02: Net Worth Update October 2012 (+1.36%) (5)
October 2012
- 27: Ask the Readers: What’s in Your Wallet? (52)
- 22: Are You Ready to be a Landlord? (13)
- 17: Make the Most of Flexible Benefits (9)
- 15: How Labor Unions Work (10)
- 11: RBC and Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum…Debit Card? (4)
- 03: Net Worth Update September 2012 (+1.84%) – The Unlikely Rally (18)
- 01: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Q3 Results (11)
September 2012
- 24: MORE Cash Back with MBNA Smart Cash Card (18)
- 12: When to Pay Back the Home Buyer’s Plan (15)
- 10: 6 Ways to Invest in Gold (37)
August 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2012 (+1.53%) – End of the Summer Rally? (12)
- 22: Credit Card Arbitrage I – How Does it Work? (43)
- 20: 30 Year Mortgages Are Better Than You Think (18)
- 15: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2012 (26)
- 08: How to Write a Business Plan (4)
- 06: Reader Mail: ETFs vs No Load Mutual Funds and Starting a Financial Journey (11)
- 01: The Cost of Canadian Ivy League Schools (22)
July 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update July 2012 (+1.47%) – Market Bounce? (18)
- 25: Ways to Save Money while Attending University (4)
- 18: Starting a Business? Here are the Four Business Types in Canada (2)
- 16: How Payday Loan Schemes Work (18)
- 09: How Rent to Own Houses Work in Canada (33)
- 06: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Q2 Results (4)
June 2012
- 29: Net Worth Update June 2012 (+1.69%) – Growth Chart Edition (11)
- 04: How Not to Move Back In With Your Parents – Book Review and Giveaway (72)
May 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update May 2012 (+0.66%) (9)
- 28: 6 Things to do Before a Job Interview (14)
- 14: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2012 (18)
April 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update April 2012 (+0.25%) (24)
- 11: Use Your Business to Pay for Personal Tax Deductible Expenses (16)
- 09: Canadian Tax Deductions and Tax Credits (5)
- 04: A Primer on the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (1)
- 02: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Q1 Results (4)
March 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2012 (+0.98%) (13)
- 28: 10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons (34)
- 21: A Primer on BRIC (9)
- 19: How Much Does a Tim Hortons Franchise Cost and Profit? (88)
- 12: Managing Other People’s Money (11)
- 05: How Testamentary Trusts Work (13)
- 02: Net Worth Update Feb 2012 (+1.91%) – Market Gains Edition (27)
February 2012
January 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update Jan 2012 (+2.16%) – A Fresh Start! (42)
- 23: Reader Mail: New Graduate, TD e-Series, RRSP or Non-Reg? (21)
- 18: A Primer on American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) (12)
- 16: The Basics of the Health Spending Account (20)
- 06: Attributes of a Successful Entrepreneur (12)
December 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Dec 2011 (+0.97%) – Year End Summary (20)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2011 (17)
- 18: Why Cash is King (25)
- 14: Tax Considerations for Self-Employed People (16)
- 12: Net Worth Update Nov 2011 (+0.93%) – Santa Claus Rally? (13)
- 08: Is my Defined Benefit Pension Safe? (22)
November 2011
- 30: Company Stock Buybacks (11)
- 28: The Worried Boomer by Derek Foster – Book Review and Giveaway (171)
- 23: Callable Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC) (11)
- 21: Ask the Readers: Is it possible to earn $90,000 in salary by age 30? (158)
- 07: Canada’s Most Expensive and Lowest Cost MBA Programs (22)
- 02: Types of Business Models (6)
October 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update Oct 2011 (+2.66%) – Market Bottom? (16)
- 28: Pension Basics: Selecting a Form of Pension Payout (10)
- 12: A Primer on Closed-end Funds (3)
- 03: Top Stock Picks 2011 – Q3 (7)
September 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Sept 2011 (-0.64%) – The Volatility Continues (26)
- 28: What is a Pension Adjustment (PA)? (12)
- 26: Analyzing Financial Statements – Cashflow Statement (0)
- 21: Capital One Aspire Cash World and Aspire Platinum Review (23)
- 12: Analyzing Financial Statements – The Income Statement (1)
- 09: Pension Basics: The Commuted Value (16)
August 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2011 (-0.92%) – Market Correction Edition (11)
- 08: POLL: Market Correction – Are You Buying, Selling, or Holding? (35)
- 01: Top US Dollar Credit Cards in Canada (26)
July 2011
- 29: Weekend Reading: US Debt Crisis, No Couch Potato and Frugal Living (6)
- 27: Net Worth Update July 2011 (+1.69%) – Rising Rates Edition (24)
- 26: Shopping in the U.S – Duty Free Allowances (39)
- 18: Estate Planning – Where is Your Money Going? (23)
- 07: Little-known Canadian Benefit Programs – II (Disabilities) (9)
- 05: Top Stock Picks 2011 – Q2 Results (4)
- 04: Net Worth Update June 2011 (+1.50) (16)
June 2011
- 29: Little Known Canadian Benefit Programs – I (Learning Bond, CPP, Grants, NRC) (6)
- 24: How I Graduated from University Debt-Free (19)
- 22: Major Stock Market Indices (4)
- 20: How Much Does the Queen Make? (13)
- 15: A Primer on Money Market Funds (3)
- 10: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – June 2011 (19)
- 06: Ask the Readers: Can One Save Too Much Money? (35)
- 03: Extra Cash, LinkedIn, Simple Retirement and More (7)
- 01: Technical Risk Ratios (6)
May 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update May 2011 (+1.18%) – Money is Moving Edition! (29)
- 18: Stock Chart Reversal Patterns – Wedge and Triple Tops (2)
- 11: Stock Chart Reversal Patterns – Head and Shoulders (4)
- 09: Reader Question: Comparing MERs, Yield and Returns (6)
- 04: Stock Chart Continuation Patterns – Triangles and Channels (9)
- 02: Financial Strategies for the New Stay at Home Parent (14)
April 2011
- 29: Net Worth Update April 2011 (+0.66%) – Middle Class Definition? (28)
- 27: Types of Stock Chart Patterns (8)
- 20: Children and Capital Gain in Cottage Country (24)
- 18: Free at 45 – Book Review and Giveaway (134)
- 15: Types of Stock Charts (10)
- 04: Top Stock Picks 2011 – Q1 Results (16)
March 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2011 (+1.55%) (23)
- 28: Moolala Book Review and Giveaway (153)
- 23: StudioTax Review (19)
- 23: Back to Basics: How Self Directed RRSP’s Work (30)
- 21: Canadians Buying Property in Florida – The Tax Issues (240)
- 14: Buying Foreclosures in Canada – The Process (10)
- 07: Painting a Room – DIY or Hire a Professional? (42)
- 02: A Primer on Mutual Fund Fees – Sales Load (40)
February 2011
- 28: Net Worth Update February 2011 (+1.56%) (27)
- 08: Manulife ONE Mortgage Review (299)
- 07: Groupon Review – Is it Here to Stay? (40)
- 04: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property – The Solution! (59)
January 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update January 2011 (+3.61) (28)
- 26: An Interview with Derek Foster (49)
- 24: The Idiot Millionaire by Derek Foster – Review and Giveaway (262)
- 21: Financial Goals for 2011 – What are Yours? (31)
- 19: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) vs Dollar Value Averaging (DVA) (24)
- 10: 2010 Financial Goals Evaluation (15)
- 06: Why Low Interest Rates Are A Good Thing (31)
- 03: Top Stock Picks for 2011 – What Are Your Picks? (38)
December 2010
- 29: Net Worth Update Dec 2010 (+1.87%) – Year End Summary (31)
- 22: Bah Humbug! : 3 Ways to Be More Like Scrooge (24)
- 15: Lending Money to Friends (32)
- 13: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2010 (33)
November 2010
- 29: Net Worth Update November 2010 (+1.49%) (25)
- 26: Preferred Stock Selection Criteria – Primer on Preferred Stocks IV (4)
- 24: How we Paid off our Mortgage in 3 Years (100)
- 17: How Much Does a Year of Happiness Cost? (56)
- 15: Succession Planning of the Family Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (18)
- 12: The Types of Preferred Stocks – A Primer on Preferred Stocks III (3)
- 10: RRSP or TFSA with a Defined Benefit Pension? (27)
- 08: Ways to Save Money on Winter Tires (25)
- 01: Net Worth Update October 2010 (+1.78%) (46)
October 2010
- 29: Preferred vs. Common Stocks – A Primer on Preferred Stocks I (10)
- 20: Tenant Demographics – Canadian Apartment Investment Conference (12)
- 18: The RESP Book – Review and Giveaway (122)
- 08: Top Stock Picks 2010 Quarterly Update (Oct) (13)
- 04: Net Worth Update September 2010 (+2.06%) (26)
- 01: Interview with Greg Romundt, President and CEO of Centurion Apartment REIT – Part II (11)
September 2010
- 29: Interview with Greg Romundt, President and CEO of Centurion Apartment REIT – Part I (12)
- 22: A Primer on Corporate Bonds – III (Other Risks) (4)
- 17: Ask the Readers: Living Paycheque to Paycheque? (63)
- 15: A Primer on Corporate Bonds – II (Credit Risk) (5)
- 08: Is your Life Insurance Policy about to Implode? (37)
- 06: Book Review and Giveaway: Rob Carrick’s Guide to What’s Good Bad and Downright Awful in Canadian Investments Today (160)
August 2010
- 31: Why the Long Term Growth of the Economy is Not Relevant to Investing (33)
- 30: Net Worth Update August 2010 (+1.56) – RRSP Contribution (33)
- 24: Landlord-Tenant Relationship (A Tenant’s Perspective) (13)
- 23: CPPIB and Highway 407 (21)
- 02: Net Worth Update July 2010 (+1.49%) (21)
July 2010
- 27: Should University Students Contribute to an RRSP? (26)
- 26: A Primer on Bonds – II (Investing in Bonds) (18)
- 20: Deciphering the Insurance Puzzle – II (Universal Life, Disability, Critical Illness) (29)
- 14: Closet Indexers vs. Stock Pickers – Truly Active Managers Outperform (24)
- 12: An Investment Loan and Excess Cash (41)
- 08: Learning the Hard Way and Being Ready to Learn (10)
- 06: Truly Active Managers Outperform – Being Different is Key (31)
- 05: Financial Goals Mid Year Update 2010 (23)
June 2010
- 30: Net Worth Update June 2010 (+1.45%) (28)
- 28: Can British Petroleum (BP) Go Bankrupt? (16)
- 24: Landlord Math – Cap Rate and Return on Investment (44)
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – June 2010 (22)
- 09: How to Attract the Best Tenants (9)
- 01: The Importance of Paying Attention to Financial Statements (13)
May 2010
- 31: Net Worth Update May 2010 (+2.67) – Sell in May and Go Away? (13)
- 26: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investment Comparison (15)
- 21: Best of Money Blogs 2010: Vote for Million Dollar Journey! (11)
- 20: The Basics of Credit Reports (21)
- 19: Old Age Security and the OAS Clawback (13)
- 18: Mortgages that are Not Being Renewed (51)
- 17: The Cost of Maintaining the Perfect Lawn (37)
- 11: The Art of Tenant Selection (38)
- 03: How the Age and Pension Amount Tax Credit Works (18)
April 2010
- 29: April 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.34%) – New Beginnings Edition (17)
- 28: Backing Up Your (Personal Finance) Data To The Cloud (37)
- 22: Canadian Real Estate Board VS Competition Commissioner (41)
- 20: Avoid the 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Trap (226)
- 19: Preparing for the Income Tax Deadline: Small Business/Rental Properties (11)
- 15: Buying a Car at an Auto Auction (20)
- 14: The Secret World of Private Banking (22)
- 07: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – April 2010 (14)
- 06: The Business of Owning Income Properties (16)
- 02: Top Stock Picks 2010 Quarterly Update (April) (4)
- 01: How Big is Your Financial Safety Net? (27)
March 2010
- 31: March 2010 Net Worth Update (+2.03) (14)
- 30: Some Common Questions About Annuities (4)
- 29: In-Kind Transfers of Non-Registered Stocks to an RRSP/TFSA (12)
- 24: Making Money in Real Estate (44)
- 23: Aligning Your Dreams, Financial and Otherwise (13)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – March 2010 (22)
- 18: How Annuities Work (68)
- 17: Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Transitioning Well from One Job to Another (9)
- 16: Free iPhone Apps that Save You Money (Canadians) (23)
- 15: Capital Gains Tax Within a Corporation (34)
- 11: Life’s Lessons Are Not School Chemistry Chapters (25)
- 10: Your Worst Enemy When Investing in Stocks (29)
- 09: I Quit! 6 Signs It May be Time to Move On (21)
- 04: Is It Smart To Co-Sign for Your Child? (30)
- 01: Feb 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.54) (23)
February 2010
- 23: QuickTax Platinum Download Review and Giveaway (89)
- 17: New Mortgage Rules for Canadians (35)
- 15: What My First Job Taught Me (29)
- 08: Roadside Assistance Comparison (75)
- 04: Six Common Myths about Stock Market Returns (51)
January 2010
- 28: Talking About Finances With Your Aging Parents … or Grown Kids (11)
- 27: Common Myths about Stock Market Risk (29)
- 26: Jan 2010 Net Worth Update (+4.43) (16)
- 14: Catching up on RESP Contributions/CESG (10)
- 13: My Financial Goals for 2010 (40)
- 12: Workplace Culture Shock: Adjusting to a New Company Culture (22)
- 11: Book Review and Giveaway: Your Money Ratios (104)
- 06: 2009 Financial Goals Evaluation (19)
- 04: Tuition, Education, Textbook and Student Loan Tax Credit (43)
- 01: 2009 Stock Picks Competition Results (4)
December 2009
- 31: Dec 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.11%) – Year End Summary (33)
- 30: Case Study: Mark the IT Contractor (20)
- 25: Happy Holidays from Million Dollar Journey (4)
- 21: Tooth Fairy Economy (31)
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Update December 2009 (15)
- 14: How to Avoid or Reduce Bank Fees (34)
- 12: Write for Million Dollar Journey (3)
- 09: Selling Hope: The Ethics of Lottery Tickets (62)
- 03: Financial Pet Peeves (59)
- 02: Rent a House to my Parents? (17)
- 01: Claiming Capital Loss from a Delisted Stock (23)
November 2009
- 30: Nov 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (25)
- 24: 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 2 (11)
- 23: How Car Lease Payments are Calculated (17)
- 10: Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts (54)
- 09: Losing My Wallet (21)
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey Oct 2009 (4)
- 05: Why Canadians Don’t Redeem Coupons (29)
- 03: When Money Doesn’t Matter (54)
October 2009
- 30: Book Giveaway, Variable Discount and Weekend Links (16)
- 28: Oct 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.58%): Halloween Edition (20)
- 26: SUPER TRADER – Book Review and Giveaway (18)
- 23: Prime – 0.25% for MDJ Readers and Weekend Links (12)
- 22: Tips for Buying and Selling on Kijiji (or Craigslist) (31)
- 14: How Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Works (25)
- 09: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2009 (2)
- 08: Does Your Advisor have Your Best Interest at Heart? (40)
- 07: The Secret Language of Money – Book Review and Giveaway (190)
- 05: Federal Politician Salaries – Higher Than You Think (50)
- 04: Stock Picks for 2009 Quarterly Update (Oct) (7)
September 2009
- 30: Sept 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.78%) – Pension Buy Back Edition (21)
- 28: Car Leasing Tip – Increase Your Security Deposit (30)
- 23: Making Tax Installment Payments (14)
- 22: What’s Important About Money to You? (29)
- 21: Creating Super Human Kids (60)
- 17: Don’t Be Afraid of Finances – Just simplify them (20)
- 14: Lessons Learned from the Dragons Den (Shark Tank) (24)
- 11: First Home, Budget Spreadsheets, Gold and More (11)
- 09: Canadian Bank Accounts for Kids (30)
- 08: How to Setup a Corporation in Canada (22)
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: August 2009 (3)
- 03: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property (67)
- 02: MBNA SPG Credit Card Discontinued? (35)
August 2009
- 31: August 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.70%) (27)
- 27: Flipping Houses for Profit (42)
- 19: Direxion Triple Leverage ETF’s (20)
- 12: Case Study: High Income and Consumer Debt Free (37)
- 11: Smith Manouevre Portfolio August 2009 – Where is the Correction? (37)
- 10: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and GIS Clawback (55)
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey: July 2009 (4)
- 02: Sunday Links – August 2, 2009 (0)
July 2009
- 30: July 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.75%): Big Home Expenses (24)
- 27: Buying a Car from the U.S – The Pros/Cons and Process (25)
- 24: Best of Blogs Results and BNN! (10)
- 20: Case Study: Young and Cash Rich (48)
- 15: Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wine II – The Process (19)
- 10: Happier Book Winners and Best of MDJ: June 2009 (5)
- 07: Money Lessons Learned from Monopoly (19)
- 05: Stock Picks for 2009 Quarterly Update (July) (15)
- 02: Common Q & A about Financial Coaching (27)
- 01: June 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.12%): Car Shopping Edition (27)
June 2009
- 30: Book Review and Giveaway: Happier (170)
- 25: Individual Pension Plan (IPP) – An RRSP for the Affluent (10)
- 23: Worst Case Scenario – How Long Will Your Savings Last? (29)
- 22: Retired at 31: The Interview (14)
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio June 2009 – The Rally Continues! (40)
- 16: Book Review and Giveaway: The Seven Rules of Wall Street (93)
- 15: Retired at 31: An Early Retirement Story (43)
- 12: Book Winners and Best of May 2009 (4)
- 10: The Prepaid Funeral: Advantages & Disadvantages (35)
- 04: Wealth Strategy: Offer More Value! (18)
- 03: 8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy this Summer Without Going Broke (13)
- 02: Book Review and Giveaway: 397 Ways to Save Money (210)
May 2009
- 28: May 2009 Net Worth Update: Mortgage Pay Down Edition (+5.32%) (35)
- 25: Consumer Tip: Scanning Code of Practice (59)
- 21: Case Study: 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No Portfolio – The Portfolio (31)
- 20: Case Study: 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No Portfolio – The Income (36)
- 15: Best of Million Dollar Journey April 2009 (12)
- 14: Reader Mail: What to do with $5,000? (49)
- 13: Money For Nothing: And Your Stocks for FREE – Book Review (22)
- 12: Investment Strategies II – Active Investing (15)
- 07: Should You Break Your Mortgage For a Lower Rate? (42)
- 06: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution Pension (36)
April 2009
- 30: April 2009 Net Worth Update: Bull Market? (+4.12%) (30)
- 28: Charitable Donations – Within a Corporation or Personal? (17)
- 22: Do You Plan to Leave Anything Behind? (30)
- 21: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio April 2009 – The Turning Point? (45)
- 20: My Million Dollar Journey – Some Lessons Learned (16)
- 17: Forum Winners and Best of March 2009 (6)
- 15: How to Claim Your Home Office (42)
- 14: Primer on Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) (42)
- 10: Forum Giveaway and Weekend Reading (9)
- 09: Ask the Readers: Is Organic Food Worth it? (61)
- 06: How to Hedge Against High Inflation (22)
- 05: Stock Competition 2009 Quarterly Update (April) and $1000 Giveaway! (11)
- 03: Announcing Canadian Money Forum (and Giveaway) (28)
March 2009
- 31: March 2009 Net Worth Update: Market Rally Edition (+1.92%) (29)
- 30: Ask the Readers: Is Your Home an Investment? (45)
- 18: How Capital Cost Allowance Works (CCA) (64)
- 13: Best of Million Dollar Journey: February 2009 (3)
- 12: Rental Properties – To incorporate or not to incorporate… (37)
- 05: Feb 2009 Net Worth Update (-2.29%): Landlord No Longer Edition (20)
- 04: Frugal Tip: Sleep on it (23)
February 2009
- 25: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Feb 2009 (25)
- 24: Pilgrimage to Warren Buffett’s Omaha – Book Review and Giveaway (149)
- 23: Holding a Mortgage within an RRSP (80)
- 19: RRSP Tip: Carry Forward Your RRSP Tax Deduction (55)
- 18: The New Retirement Book Review and Discussion (21)
- 17: How to Get Free HDTV (in Canada) (57)
- 13: Best of Million Dollar Journey: January 2009 (5)
- 12: Yours, Mine, and Ours – Deciding Who Pays the Bills (57)
- 11: RESP Portfolio Update – Feb 2009 (15)
- 10: How to Take Advantage of the Market After the Crash of 2008 (60)
- 05: Can You Invest Solely in ETF’s? (15)
- 04: Protect Your Savings: CDIC and CIPF Explained (17)
- 02: January 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.94%) (23)
January 2009
- 27: Federal Budget 2009: Home Renovation Tax Credit/Deduction/Refund and More (54)
- 27: No Hype – The Straight Goods on Investing Your Money: Book Review and Giveaway (173)
- 20: Rich Brother Rich Sister Book Review and Giveaway (131)
- 19: 6 Reasons Why Recessions are a Good Thing! (33)
- 17: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) (236)
- 13: 9 Ways I Reduced My Taxes Last Year (34)
- 07: Case Study: Paul and Melanie Want to Buy a House (71)
- 06: 2008 Financial Goals Report Card (22)
- 05: How We Feed Our Family of Four on $100 a Week (29)
- 02: Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2008 Edition (3)
- 01: Stock Picking Competition for 2009 – My 4 Stock Picks (15)
December 2008
- 31: December 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.45%) (18)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Dec 2008 (15)
- 29: How Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) Work (10)
- 16: 150+ Ways to Save Money Over the Holidays (18)
- 15: Earn More than You Spend (39)
- 10: Saving Energy with a Heat Pump (37)
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Nov 2008 (2)
- 03: What Have I Learned from this Bear Market? (27)
- 02: The Frugal Billionaires (30)
- 01: November 2008 Net Worth Update (-1.59%) (26)
November 2008
- 26: Teaching Children about Money with The Moonjar (17)
- 25: Ask the Readers: Advice during a Bear Market? (29)
- 20: Common Job Interview Questions (19)
- 19: Job Interview Tips (18)
- 18: Book Review and Giveaway: Killing Sacred Cows (153)
- 14: More Stock Trading Videos and Super Weekend Reading (8)
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey – October 2008 Edition (6)
- 05: Millionaires Corner: QCash’s Portfolio Holdings (26)
October 2008
- 30: October 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.26%) (27)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – October 2008 (26)
- 27: A Lower Dollar – How Does it Affect You? (24)
- 23: Holding Corporations: What are they and Are they for me? (9)
- 22: Reader Mail: 24 and Clueless (Rent vs. Buy) (36)
- 16: Frugal Tip: Give Yourself an Allowance (45)
- 14: How I Lost $200K Without Losing Any Sleep (21)
- 08: Doctor (Physician) Salaries – Not as High as You Think (195)
- 07: Book Review and Giveaway: When Markets Collide (67)
- 03: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2008 (6)
- 02: Using Universal Life Insurance with Corporations (32)
September 2008
- 30: September 2008 Net Worth Update (+0.34%) (15)
- 29: Real Estate Crash in Canada? (117)
- 25: Reader Mail: Career in Financial Services? (15)
- 23: Sell Stock to Pay Down Debt? (16)
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: August 2008 (2)
- 04: A Peek into a Millionaire’s Account Structure (13)
- 02: Book Review and Giveaway: Work The System (93)
August 2008
- 31: Labour Day Weekend Roundup – Aug 31, 2008 (6)
- 29: August 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.27%) (32)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2008 (22)
- 26: Should I Withdraw from RRSP’s to Pay Credit Card Debt? RRSP Withholding Tax Explained! (61)
- 25: Top 10 Foodie Millionaires (13)
- 20: The Psychology of Money (13)
- 19: Private Canadian Corporations and Taxes – Scenarios (24)
- 18: Private Canadian Corporations and Taxes – The Basics (20)
- 16: Saturday Money Links – August 16, 2008 (1)
- 15: Carnivals, News, and Costco – Aug 15, 2008 (6)
- 14: The Million Dollar Journey and Defined Benefit Pensions: Are You There Already? (8)
- 13: Why You Need a Will and The Basics of Estate Planning (13)
- 11: Cash Back Mortgages are a Bad Idea (61)
- 08: Best of Million Dollar Journey: July 2008 (5)
- 06: Ask the Readers: How have higher gas prices affected you? (27)
- 05: MoneySense Magazine Net Worth Milestones (29)
- 03: Sunday Morning Reading – August 3, 2008 (1)
July 2008
- 31: July 2008 Net Worth Update (+0.54%) (17)
- 30: $1.8 Million Net Worth – How I Got From There to Here (16)
- 29: How Stock Margin Works – The Basics (9)
- 28: Mid Year Investment Portfolio Checkup 2008 (36)
- 22: Book Review and Giveaway: The Answer (76)
- 18: E-Trade, Seat Sales and Weekend Reading – July 18, 2008 (10)
- 16: Visa Infinite Credit Cards (40)
- 14: Disability Insurance Feature – Return of Premium (20)
- 10: Risk Management via Insurance – Critical Illness Insurance (19)
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: June 2008 (7)
- 03: Risk Management via Insurance – Disability Insurance (22)
- 01: Ask the Readers: What does Retirement Mean to You? (19)
June 2008
- 30: June 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.09%) (10)
- 30: Smith Maneouvre Portfolio – June 2008 (28)
- 28: More Weekend Reading – June 28, 2008 (1)
- 26: Risk Management via Insurance – Life Insurance (14)
- 24: Ask the Readers: Favorite Discount Brokerage? (13)
- 12: Reader Mail: Beginner Trader (11)
- 11: The Opportunity Cost of Having an Emergency Fund (17)
- 10: Book Review and Giveaway: The Intelligent Portfolio (88)
- 09: Hybrid vs. Gasoline Vehicle Comparison – Are Hybrid Vehicles Worth it? (96)
- 06: Best of Million Dollar Journey: May 2008 (1)
- 02: Fundamental Index Funds/ETF’s – The Basics (12)
May 2008
- 29: May 2008 Net Worth Update (+3.12%) (23)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2008 (29)
- 22: The High Cost of the Manulife One Mortgage (157)
- 20: Book Review: The 10 Biggest Investment Mistakes Canadians Make and How to Avoid Them (4)
- 15: How Return OF Capital Works (33)
- 13: Book Review and Giveaway: Does Your Bag Have Holes? (48)
- 09: Welcome to the New Server! (4)
- 08: Personal Finance Across Borders I – Retirement Accounts (20)
- 07: Book Review and Giveaway: The House Flipping Answer Book (64)
- 06: Million Dollar Journey on GlobeInvestor.com! (15)
- 06: MoneyTalk LIVE with TD Waterhouse II (8)
- 05: MoneyTalk LIVE with TD Waterhouse I (1)
- 02: Best of Million Dollar Journey: April 2008 (10)
- 01: The RESP Strategy (73)
April 2008
- 30: April 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (18)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – April 2008 (30)
- 28: Financial Infidelity – The Leading Cause of Divorce? (34)
- 24: Getting Organized for Tax Season (21)
- 23: Ask the Readers: Giving Money as a Gift, How Much? (50)
- 17: The KISS Principle (7)
- 15: Having a Newborn – Getting Down to Business (22)
- 14: New Car every 10 years or Used Car every 5? (65)
- 07: Income Property Financing for New Investors (32)
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: March 2008 (2)
- 01: Book Review: Every Family’s Business (10)
March 2008
- 31: March 2008 Net Worth Update: (+1.17%) (8)
- 27: Differences in Non-Refundable Tax Credits and Tax Deductions (22)
- 26: Saving Strategy: Avoid Upgrading Your Housing (46)
- 25: Sustainability, Sustainable Development, and Financial Health (7)
- 22: Hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance (3)
- 20: Informal In-Trust Accounts (15)
- 17: Book Review: Rich Dad’s Increase Your Financial IQ (23)
- 11: Book Review and Giveaway: Fast Profits in Hard Times (101)
- 03: Determining our Life Insurance Needs II – Scenario (8)
February 2008
- 29: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Feb 2008 (1)
- 28: Feb 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.69%) (12)
- 26: Determining our Life Insurance Needs I – Criteria (32)
- 25: 8 Things to do Before Closing on a House (23)
- 18: Saving Strategy: Eat Before You Go Out (15)
- 14: Ask the Readers: Talking about Money? (33)
- 12: Think or Swim Discount Brokerage Review (56)
- 11: RRSP Loan Strategy (33)
- 07: Just Starting out with RRSP’s (20)
- 01: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Jan 2008 (7)
January 2008
- 31: Jan 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.04%) (13)
- 29: Book Review: Retire Rich from Real Estate (10)
- 28: Save Money Online with Great Canadian Rebates – Chapters Coupon (16)
- 24: Prepaid Wireless Plan Comparison (58)
- 23: Finding Passive/Alternative Income Streams (37)
- 15: Book Review – A Million Bucks by 30 (7)
- 10: Reader Mail: Babe in the Woods II (24)
- 08: Book Review: The Lazy Investor (28)
- 02: Financial Goals 2007 Report Card (13)
- 01: Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2007 Edition (5)
December 2007
- 31: Dec 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.35%) (15)
- 27: Reader Mail: Relocating with Lots of Equity in my Home (11)
- 26: QCash on: Borrowing to Invest: My Exit Strategy? (5)
- 20: Confessions of a New Car Buyer – Getting the Best Price (20)
- 14: Stock Trading Weekend – Dec 14, 2007 (0)
- 14: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Nov 2007 (0)
- 12: DIY Smith Manoeuvre II – The Readvanceable Mortgages (42)
- 11: Frugal Trader Junior or Frugal Traderette? (27)
- 10: Reader Mail: Babe in the Woods (18)
- 05: Book Review: The Brainwashing of the American Investor (8)
- 04: Evicting a Tenant (32)
November 2007
- 30: Nov 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.52%) (11)
- 29: Confessions of a Car Salesman (47)
- 28: Rental Property Income Taxes and Deductions (168)
- 27: How I (try to) Save Money During Christmas (13)
- 21: Ask the Readers: What is Your Tipping Policy? (40)
- 14: Book Review: The Key (3)
- 08: QCash on Investing in Second Mortgages (7)
- 07: Book/Movie Review: The Secret (11)
- 01: Wealth Strategy: Buying 2nd Mortgages II (17)
October 2007
- 31: Oct 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.34%) (12)
- 30: Wealth Strategy: Buying 2nd Mortgages I (21)
- 25: Real Estate Tips from InvestmentPropertyInfo.com (2)
- 24: Landlording and Screening Tenants (53)
- 17: Book Review: The Engine of America (14)
- 11: What is your Money Lending Rule? (27)
- 09: How has Million Dollar Journey affected me? (11)
- 04: An Early Retirement Update from QCash (8)
- 02: An Interview with Trader and Author Timothy Sykes (13)
- 01: Book Review: An American Hedge Fund (11)
September 2007
- 28: Sept 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.27%) (17)
- 27: How Convertible Bond Arbitrage Works II (22)
- 20: Reader Mail: Fixing my Past Spending Mistakes… (22)
- 19: Passive/Alternative Income Update – Sept 2007 (15)
- 08: $10 off $40 Purchase @ Canadian Tire (3)
- 05: Full Time Employment Vs. Contract Work (38)
August 2007
- 30: August 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.11%) (8)
- 29: Reader Comments: Multiple Streams of Income (35)
- 27: Reader Mail: Buried in Debt, Help! (21)
- 24: Probate Fees by Province (4)
- 21: Reader Mail: Best Way to Grow a Down Payment? (17)
- 20: How Much Term Life Insurance Do You Need? (20)
- 16: Market Turmoil (15)
- 15: When are you not frugal? (26)
- 14: Reader Mail: How can the bread winner reduce taxes? (18)
- 04: Ask the Readers: Favorite Frugal Tip? (36)
July 2007
- 31: July 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.74%) (14)
- 28: Ask the Readers: Favorite Rewards Credit Card? (54)
- 25: Reader Mail: Estate Taxes? (9)
- 24: The 1% Stock Trading Rule (16)
- 17: Universal Life Insurance – Part 2 (74)
- 14: Ask the Readers: Favorite Topics? (16)
- 14: Blog Software Updates (1)
- 09: Book Review: Smart Couples Finish Rich (18)
- 07: Ask the Readers: Sponsored Reviews? (18)
- 05: Criteria for Purchasing Rental Property (115)
- 04: 70% of Gross Income Needed for Vancouver Homes! (30)
- 03: Child Care Benefits: Spousal Amount, UCCB, and CCTB! (45)
June 2007
- 29: June 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.54%) (21)
- 28: Home Buying Costs (20)
- 27: Should Spouse Stay at Home with Kids OR Work? (32)
- 26: Reader Mail: No Will, Assets Go Where!? (12)
- 21: Asset Allocation: June 2007 (10)
- 18: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 2 (1)
- 15: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 1 (11)
- 14: Financial Goals Progress: June 2007 (10)
- 06: Reader Mail: Young and Just Starting Out (6)
- 04: How the RRSP Home Buyers Plan (HBP) Works (268)
May 2007
- 31: May 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.04% ) (8)
- 30: Myths about Leveraging into Equities – Part 2 (18)
- 29: Myths about Leveraging into Equities – Part 1 (6)
- 24: Should I Incorporate my Small Business? (21)
- 23: Reader Question: Finances for a Married Couple (14)
- 22: Dealing with Losing Your Job! (6)
- 21: Book Review: Rich is a State of Mind (3)
- 15: Reader Question: Debt or RRSP? (12)
- 14: Contest: Win a Subscription to the National Post! (13)
- 10: Passive Income Update – May 2007 (4)
- 07: How Segregated Funds Work! (21)
- 03: Leveraging into Equities – The ONLY Source of Wealth? (44)
April 2007
- 30: April 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.53%) (11)
- 26: Required Down Payment Reduced from 25%->20%! (17)
- 25: First Time Home Buyer – Down Payment & CMHC (16)
- 23: Reader Comment: RRSP vs. Mortgage (13)
- 18: First Time Home Buyer – Qualifying (13)
- 17: The 4% Retirement Withdrawal Rule (29)
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Calculator/Spreadsheet (99)
- 02: Young, Rich, and Retired: An Interview with QCash (34)
March 2007
- 30: March 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.57%) (11)
- 28: Money Saving Tips for Auto Insurance! (25)
- 26: Finding the Balance Between Life and Money (15)
- 20: 2007 Federal Budget Disappoints (6)
- 08: Book Review: Stop Working! Here’s How You Can! – By Derek Foster (22)
- 07: Charitable Donation Tax Credit – Part 2 (Strategies) (13)
- 06: Charitable Donation Tax Credit – Part 1 (How it Works) (28)
- 02: Book Review: Spend Smarter, Save Bigger (9)
February 2007
- 28: February 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.35%) (5)
- 22: Reader Mail: Optimize Pastor Brads Finances! (16)
- 16: Retiring Early – Part 3 (Conclusions) (36)
- 15: Retiring Early – Part 2 (The Income) (8)
- 14: Retiring Early – Part 1 (The Expenses) (29)
- 13: Book Review: Why Swim with the Sharks? (9)
- 09: Costco Membership Coupon Code and Discount (40)
- 05: Who should contribute to an RRSP? (81)
- 01: Monthly Mortgage Payment Multiplier (0)
January 2007
- 26: Passive Income Goals and Update (9)
- 15: Surviving on $12 000 a year (14)
- 13: Google offers.. FREE Real-Time Stock Quotes! (10)
- 09: January 2007 Net Worth Update (+4.43%) (7)
- 04: CNNMoney: Millionaires in the Making (4)
- 02: Book Review: Come into my Trading Room (1)
- 01: Happy New Year ! (1)
December 2006
- 30: New Years Eve = Expensive! (1)
- 26: Christmas Spending? (5)
- 24: Goals for the New Year (2007)! (14)
- 21: What if…. You won the lottery? What would you do? (97)
- 20: Deal of the Week! Air Canada Unlimited Flights! (5)
- 09: Net Worth: December 2006 (4)
