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How to save money in Canada: tips and tricks on money saving by the staff of Million Dollar Journey, one of Canada’s oldest and most detailed Personal Finance blogs.

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46 Ways to Save Money in Canada

By FT April 16, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by FT back in 2017. Due to its popularity, we have asked FT to update it for 2023…

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Norbert’s Gambit – Save Money With USD to CAD Foreign Exchange

By FT October 13, 2022

If you’re looking to save money on foreign exchange, you’re in luck. There is a simple and effective way to convert your CAD to USD…

The Mini-Split Heat Pump Experiment – Will it Save You Money?

By FT February 18, 2019

Way back in 2008, we completed a custom home that we still live in today.  In that same year, I wrote a post about my…

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Cheapest & Best International Money Transfer Companies in Canada for 2023

By Kyle Prevost September 19, 2023

The cost of transferring money internationally to a bank account abroad – or just exchanging one currency for another – is likely higher than you…

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The Best Low Cost Ways to Convert CAD to USD

By FT June 19, 2023

Any Canadian who’s traveled to (or ordered something from) the US knows about converting CAD to USD. It’s never fun to watch every dollar of…

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You Need a Budget (YNAB) Canada Review

By Meg June 2, 2023

What is YNAB? YNAB is more than a simple budgeting app. The idea for YNAB all started in 2003 when founder Jesse Mecham developed a…

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46 Ways to Save Money in Canada

By FT April 16, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by FT back in 2017. Due to its popularity, we have asked FT to update it for 2023…

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How to Become a Millionaire in Canada

By FT January 25, 2023

Becoming the next Canadian millionaire is something many of us aspire to, and can actually accomplish with the right knowledge and strategy. Contrary to popular…

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A Frugal Guide to Healthy Living in Canada

By Meg December 18, 2022

If you’re not paying attention, healthy living in Canada can really cost you.  As of 2018, out-of-pocket healthcare payments made up about 15% of total…

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How to Invest With Little to No Money

By Lindsey October 22, 2022

If you are like many soon to be investors, you might have an idea of how you would like to invest and grow your wealth.…

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Norbert’s Gambit – Save Money With USD to CAD Foreign Exchange

By FT October 13, 2022

If you’re looking to save money on foreign exchange, you’re in luck. There is a simple and effective way to convert your CAD to USD…

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Best Finance and Investing Books

By Meg May 7, 2022

Whenever readers ask me for finance book recommendations, my mental response is always “how much time do you have?” A list of the best personal…

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