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Questrade Review 2024
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my money through…
RESP in Canada – Rules, Eligibility & Optimal Strategy
An RESP, or Registered Education Savings Plan, is a registered tax-deferred investment account designed to help pay for a child’s education. In other words, RESPs…
Simplii 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,…
Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2022 Edition
Welcome to the annual Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP) update where I show transparency on our indexed investment strategy to help pay for our children’s…
My Favorite Free Personal Finance Apps
Readers often ask what my favourite personal finance apps are. It’s not an easy question to answer, as the apps we choose are highly personalized…
Is Hello Fresh Worth It?
Reviewing the Cost of Meal Kits During the Pandemic Over the last few weeks, several of my neighbors have been eyeing my weekly meal kit…
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Canadian Financial Summit 2024
It’s that time of the year… the leaves are falling, pumpkin spice lattes are brewing, and for MDJ’s Kyle Prevost – it’s back to the…
13 Top Tax Breaks for Seniors in Canada
There are a ton of tax breaks for seniors in Canada compared to other age groups. It’s almost like our tax code tells us the…
RBC InvestEase Review 2024
What is RBC InvestEase? Some people prefer to stick with the familiar and trusted, especially when it comes to choosing a robo advisor – and…
The Best Investments for Canadian Retirees: Stocks vs ETFs vs Robo Advisors
When discussing the best investments for Canadian retirees it’s important to understand upfront that it’s a nuanced topic. There is no one-size-fits-all silver bullet answer…
Questrade Review 2024
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my money through…
EQ Bank Review 2024
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 2.25%* (Plus 1.75% if you direct deposit your…
Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2024
Canada’s best robo advisors are an excellent investing solution for the many folks who are intimidated by the thought of buying and selling shares on…
Justwealth Review 2024
Why Justwealth? As I’ve updated my Justwealth review over the years, they have risen from a solid-but-not-elite option to the best robo advisor in Canada.…
Oaken Financial Review
What is Oaken Financial? What is Oaken Financial? Oaken Financial is a digital bank owned by Home Trust Company, which is a subsidiary of Home…
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