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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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Trump, Tariffs, and the Canadian Economy
Here we go again… the Trump economy rollercoaster is full speed ahead. Many Canadians are anxiously glancing at their portfolios and trying to parse the…
Qtrade Guided Portfolios Review
What is Qtrade Guided Portfolios? (Formerly VirtualWealth) Qtrade Guided Portfolios is the new robo advisor put out by our #1 rated online brokerage company Qtrade.…
Canada Personal Pensions: Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Plans
Two of our most well-read articles here on MDJ cover the “government pension” that consists of CPP and OAS. In order to give the most…
Best Personal Finance Courses in Canada
I need to be clear right off the bat that I’m a bit bias when it comes to recommending the best financial literacy courses in…
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…
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