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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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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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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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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…
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.…
36 Years of Stock Market Returns in Canada (TSX)
What is the average stock market return? It’s one of the most common questions that I get when I talk to an audience that is…
Free Stock Trading in Canada 2025
The best free stock trading apps in Canada are giving DIY investors more control than ever. With no trading fees eating away at returns, it’s…
Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2025
As the Great White North emerges from its winter slumber, Canada’s best robo advisors are rolling out the red carpet for new investors, and it’s…
Best Investments for a Canadian Recession
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been getting a ton of emails and comments asking about the best stocks for a recession or how…
Qtrade Promo Code 2025
The recent 2025 Qtrade Promo Offer Code is one of the main reasons we have them at the top of Best Canadian Online Broker rankings.…
Second 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…
Best USD Bank Accounts in Canada
Picking the best USD bank account in Canada can save you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary fees – while giving you more control over exchange…
Questrade vs Qtrade in 2025
When I first launched Million Dollar Journey in 2006 and started writing about Canadian online brokers, the Qtrade vs. Questrade rivalry was already heating up.…
Best Online Banks in Canada 2025
Online banks in Canada are growing at an unprecedented pace, with more people than ever making the switch to digital-first financial platforms. In fact, 78%…
EQ Bank Review 2025
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1.75%* (Plus 1.75% if you direct deposit your…
The U.S – Canada Trade War: Do I Need to Panic?!
When it comes to Trump tariffs and their effects on Canada, I need to be upfront with the fact that I have a difficult time…
Wealthsimple vs. RBC InvestEase – 2025 Comparison
Whether you’re looking at the cutting-edge fintech company Wealthsimple, or the long-established Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), both financial institutions are keeping pace with Canadians’…
49 Best ETFs in Canada – February 2025
Back when I first started writing about personal finance back in 2005, the Best ETFs in Canada ranking was a pretty short list! There was…
Alternative 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…
Is Robinhood Available in Canada?
When Robinhood burst onto the online discount brokerage scene, its approach to “gamifying” commission-free trading completely reshaped how countless young people viewed the stock market.…
Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (March 2025)
With so many threats to our economy in 2025 many Canadian investors are looking for low risk investments. Personally, I recommend that if you plan…
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