Canadian Expats
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Real Estate Investing vs Index Investing for Canadian Expats
In talking to dozens of Canadian expats over the last year, I’ve found four money truths that consistently emerge. Earning a low-tax or a tax-free…
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The Best Countries for Canadians to Retire Abroad
A few years ago I never would have considered writing an article about the best countries for a Canadian to retire abroad. Why would anyone…
Cheapest International Money Transfer in Canada: Top 3 Best Services
The cost of transferring money internationally to a bank account abroad – or just exchanging one currency for another – is likely higher than you…
Teaching, Saving, and Investing – 5 Takeaways On Our 1-Year Expat-aversary
When I wrote about my new adventure becoming a Canadian Expat last year, I was quite surprised at the positive reception MDJ readers gave it. Frankly,…
Travelling to Tbilisi Georgia: Bougie on a Budget
I’ve never been a travel blogger. I’m not well travelled enough to be an authority on how to do it well, or which places are…
Questrade vs Virtual Brokers: 2023 Broker Showdown
This Questrade vs Virtual Brokers 2023 comparison is a battle between Canada’s two lowest cost full-service discount brokerages, and a look at two of my…
Snag Your Free Canadian Expat eBook
Want to get paid a tax-free salary while working in a place where you don’t need to own a jacket or winter boots? Here’s the…
Insurance and Wills for Canadian Expats
When I talked to several non-resident tax and investment specialists during my Covid quarantine-induced expat research frenzy, the topic that kept coming up as “the…
The Best ETFs for Canadian Expats Around the World
When my wife and I decided to move to Qatar, I wanted to check and make sure that my index investing strategies could still be…
Your Canadian Expat Investing Toolbox: DIY Discount Brokerages and Robo Advisors
Once you have taken a hard look in the mirror and decided what your target asset allocation should be (with some help if you need…
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