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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,…
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Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my money through…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Canadian Financial Summit 2025
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…
US vs Canada: Trump Tariffs Lead to Trade War
With so many Canadians plugged into the latest Trump Tariff news, I felt that I needed to get an updated trade war column out as…
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,…
Long-Term Care Insurance In Canada: Do I Need It?
TL;DR: You probably should not buy long-term care insurance in Canada. For many Canadians who are entering retirement, one of the big fears is that…
Motive Financial Review 2025
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,…
Best Financial Advisors in Canada
In trying to do your homework and separate the best financial advisors in Canada from the rest, you’re going to run into a lot of…
49 Best ETFs in Canada – August 2025
When I first started writing about Canadian personal finance twenty years ago, my list of the best ETFs in Canada could fit on a napkin.…
Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2025
Now that we’re trading the dog days of summer, for the cool crisp autumn air, Canada’s robo advisors are rolling out some very tempting seasonal…
Questrade Review 2025
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my money through…
The Ultimate Tax Guide to Inheriting a Cottage in Canada
The worst time to worry about paying inheritance tax on the family cabin is after your parent(s) have passed away and your family is just…
Justwealth Review 2025
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.…
EQ Bank Review 2025
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1%* (Plus 2% if you direct deposit your…
Is Robinhood Available in Canada?
When Robinhood first entered the online brokerage world, its “gamified” approach to commission-free trading changed the way many young investors engaged with the stock market.…
Wealthsimple Trade Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing (Formerly Wealthsimple Trade)? Wealthsimple self-directed investing is an online brokerage that lets you buy individual stocks and other assets. It’s…
Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada
As someone who’s been DIY investing online for nearly two decades, it has been fascinating to watch Canada’s stock trading apps evolve. When I first…
Questrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2025 Comparison
With more online brokerage options than ever, Canadian investors have many choices for DIY investing. Brokerages are actively competing for new clients by offering incentives…
Best USD Bank Accounts in Canada
Choosing the best USD bank account in Canada isn’t just about convenience. It can easily save you hundreds of dollars in fees and give you…
Questrade vs Qtrade in 2025
When I first kicked off Million Dollar Journey back in 2006, Qtrade and Questrade were already elbowing each other for the top spot among Canadian…
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