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Questrade vs Interactive Brokers
If you last compared Questrade and Interactive Brokers a few years ago, the key thing that changed as we head into the 2026 RRSP season is that free trading has dramatically changed among Canada’s best online brokers. Both Questrade (as well as our #1-rated brokerage Qtrade) built their reputation on being the low-cost and DIY-friendly…
Read MoreQtrade Promo Code 2026
The current 2026 Qtrade promo offer code is a major factor when it comes to their continued success as our #1 rated Best Canadian Online Broker. It’s that time of the year when Canadian discount brokerages roll out their best offers, knowing this is when people are paying attention to RRSPs, TFSAs, and getting their…
Read MoreQuestrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2026 Comparison
The BMO vs Questrade battle takes place amongst a quickly growing field of Canadian online brokers. With more options than ever, Canadian DIY investors have no shortage of places to park their money. Everyone is fighting for attention in 2026, and the competition has pushed firms to roll out commission free trades, no minimum balances,…
Read MoreInvesting in Canadian REITs in 2026
Investing in Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is one of the easiest ways to add real estate to your portfolio without turning your life upside down by becoming a landlord. You get exposure to a pool of income-producing properties, but none of the headaches that come with actually owning one. Buying a rental property…
Read MoreInteractive Brokers Canada Review 2026
What is Interactive Brokers? Interactive Brokers Canada is part of the parent company Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., which has been around for nearly 50 years and boasts consolidated equity capital of $19.5 billion. Its mission has always been to develop technology to help traders maximize their potential. Interestingly, way back in 1983 they were one…
Read MoreMotive Financial Review 2026
What Is Motive Financial? Motive Financial, which is under the Canadian Western Bank, is one of Canada’s best known online banks. They offer chequing, savings, RRSP, TFSA, and GIC accounts. In early 2025, Motive Financial officially became a part of National Bank. They are now going to be able to offer more products and services…
Read MoreSecond Citizenship, Offshore Investing & Expat Money Strategies for High Net Worth Canadians
For high-net-worth Canadians, the idea of obtaining a second passport isn’t just about escaping winter or avoiding long immigration lines, it’s about financial flexibility, risk management, and strategic wealth preservation. Reasonable people can argue over the proper taxation level for various income and wealth levels in society, but the reality on the ground is that…
Read MoreDesjardins Review (2026 Update – Free ETFs + Stock Trading)
What is Desjardins Online Broker? When it comes to Canadian online brokers, Desjardins Online Brokerage isn’t typically one of the first names that comes to mind. That being said, in the spirit of providing a full selection of broker reviews, our MDJ editorial team looked under the hood of one of Canada’s original discount brokerages.…
Read MoreAlternative Investing in Rare Earth & Technology Metals
While on Million Dollar Journey we generally recommend straightforward investments like Canadian dividend stocks and index investing using Canadian ETFs, there is always some interest in people who want to try their hand and active management. We wrote about investing in gold before, as gold investing positions itself as one of the most popular ways…
Read MoreLaurentian Bank Review
What is Laurentian Bank? Laurentian Bank is an institution that has been around for over 175 years. Originally called the Montreal City and District Savings Bank, they changed their name in 1987. Laurentian Bank has a large presence in Quebec, with over 60 branches. However, their products are available to all Canadians through online banking.…
Read Moremoomoo Canada Review
What is moomoo Canada? Moomoo is an online brokerage created with the goal of providing a platform for investors of all experience levels to engage with the market. Moomoo is an independent brand of Hong Kong-based FUTU Holdings, which is a NASDAQ Listed global financial institution. While moomoo was founded in Silicon Valley in 2018…
Read MoreRBC InvestEase Review 2026
What is RBC InvestEase? Some people prefer to stick with the familiar and trusted, especially when it comes to choosing a robo advisor – and if this sounds like you, RBC InvestEase could be a good fit. Offered by one of Canada’s most well-known banks, RBC InvestEase offers clients the ability to dip their toes…
Read MoreQtrade vs. Wealthsimple in 2026
If you’ve been searching for the best rated discount brokerages in Canada, it’s likely that the Wealthsimple vs. Qtrade debate has popped up on your radar quite a few times. They are both good options for DIY investors looking for an easy to use and low-cost way to invest, but they definitely have some major…
Read MoreQuestrade Launches a New Mobile App
Responding to the surge of interest in online trading apps that we’ve seen in 2021, the new Questrade mobile trading app – called QuestMobile – is a major step up in terms of usability. While I’m still a desktop-type of guy, there is no denying the enhanced usability compared to past iterations of what Questrade’s…
Read MoreWillful Review 2025
You might think a will is something that rich people do in movies to pass on their “assets” (hockey card collections?) to their soon-to-be-rich heirs. You would be wrong. A will – whether you create it online or the old fashioned way – is something every adult should have. Put it in the same category…
Read MoreQuestrade vs Virtual Brokers: 2025 Broker Showdown
This Questrade vs Virtual Brokers 2025 comparison is a battle between Canada’s two lowest cost full-service discount brokerages, and a look at two of my top recommendations for Canadian expats (the other one being Ci Direct, which is a robo advisor). If you want to check the full range of DIY investing options, I recommend…
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