Product Reviews

MDJ has been reviewing financial products in the Canadian market for over 12 years now. Here, we have grouped all of these reviews together so you can easily find the best service for your specific needs. It doesn't matter if you are looking for the best Canadian banks, discount broker, robo advisor, credit card or anything else – We got it all here for you!

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Questwealth Portfolios Review for 2023

By Kyle Prevost March 30, 2023

What is Questwealth Portfolios? Questwealth Portfolios, formerly Portfolio IQ, provides a unique hybrid model of investing to customers that you won’t find elsewhere. They offer…

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Questrade Review 2023

By FT February 21, 2023

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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Qtrade Review 2023 – Canada’s Best Broker

By Kyle Prevost February 21, 2023

What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is part of Aviso Wealth, a national financial services company owned by the Credit…

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Wealthsimple Review 2023

By FT February 7, 2023

What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded in 2014 by Michael Catchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler. Today it has grown into one of Canada’s most…

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Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2023

By FT January 18, 2023

Investing on your own is not an easy task.  From mutual funds to robo advisors and individual stocks, there are a wide range of strategies,…

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Simplii Financial Review

By Kornel November 15, 2022

If you are someone who prefers to do all their banking from the comfort of their home and doesn’t mind not being able to deal…

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StudioTax Review 2023

By Clark January 7, 2022

StudioTax is certified tax preparation software for Canadian personal income tax returns. It is provided by BHOK IT Consulting and is now also available for…

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Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard – The Cash Back King? (2023 Update)

By Meg June 5, 2021

This was originally a guest post by credit card enthusiast and regular reader –  Elbyron, written back in 2015. Now, it’s the time to re-evaluate…

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CI Direct Investing Review 2023 (Formerly WealthBar)

By Kyle Prevost September 13, 2020

With CI Financial recently purchasing WealthBar and rebranding to CI Direct Investing, we thought it was the perfect time to write an updated CI Direct…

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SimpleTax Review: File Your Canadian Tax Return

By Dale Roberts July 31, 2020

Who likes doing taxes, raise your hand. If you enjoy doing taxes you are likely an accountant, or you are one of a very select group…

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Legal Wills Review: Canada’s Best Online Will Kit

By Kyle Prevost June 14, 2020

When I was asked if I wanted to write a Canadian Legal Wills review in exchange for a free trial of Canada’s best online will kit, I have to admit that I was embarrassed.

You see… until yesterday I didn’t have a will.

I know… statistics show that roughly half of Canadian adults don’t have a will, and only a third or so have one that is up to date.

Rogers World Elite Mastercard Review

Rogers World Elite MasterCard – Best Free Cash Back Card in Canada?

By FT November 19, 2018

In a recent post announcing the new Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa (4% at restaurants), I hinted that the Rogers World Elite MasterCard may be…

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Questwealth Portfolios Review for 2023

By Kyle Prevost March 30, 2023

What is Questwealth Portfolios? Questwealth Portfolios, formerly Portfolio IQ, provides a unique hybrid model of investing to customers that you won’t find elsewhere. They offer…

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motusbank Review 2023

By Kyle Prevost March 23, 2023

What is motusbank? Online banking has become the norm for younger Canadians, and motusbank, a part of Meridian Credit Union wants a piece of the…

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Justwealth Review 2023

By Hannah March 8, 2023

Investors who are looking for a bit more of a sophisticated robo advisor service, and are willing to accept the $5,000 minimum balance for non-registered…

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Desjardins Review (2023 Update – Free ETFs + Stock Trading)

By Jordan March 7, 2023

What is Desjardins Online Broker? When it comes to Canadian online brokers, Desjardins Online Brokerage isn’t typically one of the first names that comes to…

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Motive Financial Review

By Jordan February 27, 2023

What Is Motive Financial Bank? Motive Financial, which is under the Canadian Western Bank, is one of Canada’s best known online banks. They offer chequing,…

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BMO Investorline Review 2023

By FT February 24, 2023

Is BMO Investorline Safe and Trusted? In a word, YES. As one of Canada’s oldest and most trusted companies (founded in 1817) the Bank of…

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Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2023

By Kyle Prevost February 23, 2023

The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo CardTM” is the next big thing in Canadian credit cards. We’ve seen tech companies disrupt everything from vehicles…

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Questrade Review 2023

By FT February 21, 2023

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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Qtrade Review 2023 – Canada’s Best Broker

By Kyle Prevost February 21, 2023

What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is part of Aviso Wealth, a national financial services company owned by the Credit…

EQ Bank Review 2023

By Kornel February 17, 2023

RBC Direct Investing Review 2023: Fees, ETFs, Account Options and More

By Justin Bouchard February 16, 2023

Wealthsimple Review 2023

By FT February 7, 2023

Nest Wealth Review 2023

By Meg February 2, 2023

Tangerine Bank Review 2023

By Kornel January 27, 2023

Amex Cobalt Review

By Meg January 26, 2023

Wealthsimple Crypto Review

By Meg January 25, 2023

Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2023

By FT January 18, 2023

CIBC Investor’s Edge Broker Review 2023

By FT January 13, 2023

Scotia iTrade Online Brokerage Review 2023

By FT January 12, 2023

TD Direct Investing Review 2023

By FT January 10, 2023

Interactive Brokers Canada Review 2023

By Jordan January 9, 2023

National Bank Direct Brokerage Review 2023

By FT January 7, 2023

Simplii Financial Review

By Kornel November 15, 2022

Wealthsimple Trade Review 2023

By Meg September 15, 2022

Qtrade Guided Portfolios Review 2023

By FT September 3, 2022

HSBC InvestDirect Review 2023

By Kornel August 26, 2022

AvaTrade Canada Review 2023

By Lindsey August 6, 2022

Moka App Review (Formerly Mylo) 2023

By Kornel May 18, 2022

Credit Karma Canada Review 2023

By Meg May 12, 2022

StudioTax Review 2023

By Clark January 7, 2022

CI Direct Trading (Virtual Brokers) Review 2023

By Justin Bouchard December 8, 2021

You Need a Budget (YNAB) Canada Review

By Meg November 18, 2021

ModernAdvisor Review 2023

By Meg October 28, 2021

BMO SmartFolio Review 2023

By FT October 21, 2021

CIBC Dividend Visa Review

By Meg October 11, 2021

CIBC Aventura Gold Review

By Meg October 5, 2021

Scotiabank SCENE Visa Review 2023

By Meg September 8, 2021

Brim Financial Mastercard Review 2023

By Meg August 26, 2021

MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard Review

By Meg August 11, 2021

CIBC Aeroplan Visa Review 2023

By Meg July 27, 2021

Enriched Academy Review

By Guest Blogger July 25, 2021

BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review 2023

By Meg July 20, 2021

Tangerine World Mastercard Review

By Meg June 12, 2021

TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Review 2023

By Meg June 11, 2021

Amex Gold Rewards Card Review 2023

By Meg June 7, 2021

Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard – The Cash Back King? (2023 Update)

By Meg June 5, 2021

Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card Review 2023

By Meg June 1, 2021

RBC InvestEase Review 2023

By Jordan April 28, 2021

Willful Review 2023

By Jordan April 19, 2021

Scotiabank Review: Elite Chequing, Banking, and Credit Card Package

By Kyle Prevost December 10, 2020

Eirene Cremations Review

By Kornel December 2, 2020

BMO adviceDirect Review: Investing Advice for a Low Fee

By Kyle Prevost November 22, 2020

PC Money Account Review – Loblaws Resurrects a New PC Financial No Fee Account

By Kyle Prevost September 15, 2020

CI Direct Investing Review 2023 (Formerly WealthBar)

By Kyle Prevost September 13, 2020

SimpleTax Review: File Your Canadian Tax Return

By Dale Roberts July 31, 2020

Legal Wills Review: Canada’s Best Online Will Kit

By Kyle Prevost June 14, 2020

Rogers World Elite MasterCard – Best Free Cash Back Card in Canada?

By FT November 19, 2018

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