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In talking to dozens of Canadian expats over the last year, I’ve found four money truths that consistently emerge. Given the consistent pattern of those…
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If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you’ll know that most of my wealth is in the stock market for the long-term. While…
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With recent articles about all-in-one ETFs and withholding taxes on ETFs in registered accounts, I’ve been getting questions about if there are USD based all-in-one…
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Questrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2025 Comparison
The BMO vs Questrade battle takes place amongst a quickly growing field of Canadian online brokers. With more options than ever, Canadian DIY investors have…
Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025
Canada’s all-in-one ETFs (also called “portfolio ETFs” or “asset-allocation ETFs”) represent arguably the biggest leap forward in investing for DIY Canadians since the first index…
The 11 Best Cash ETFs in Canada (Plus HISA ETFs and Money Market ETFs)
As we head into 2026, there is more and more interest in low risk investments such as the best Canadian Cash ETFs. You might also…
The Best Investments for Canadian Retirees: Stocks vs ETFs vs Robo Advisors
When we talk about the best investments for Canadian retirees, it’s worth saying upfront that this is a nuanced topic. There isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all…
VEQT ETF 2025 Review
As one of the best ETFs in Canada, as well as a featured contender for our best Canadian all-in-one ETF, VEQT has a lot to…
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…
Interactive Brokers Canada Review 2025
What is Interactive Brokers? Interactive Brokers Canada is part of the parent company Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., which has been around for nearly 50 years…
New Wealthy Barber Book Review
All of the new Wealthy Barber (2025) reviews out this past week have been glowing. Roy Miller the all-knowing barber is back, as the 1989…
Qtrade Review 2025 – Canada’s Best Broker
Current Qtrade New Customer Promotion Qtrade currently has the best cash-back promo offer on the market in an effort to get you to try their…
Questrade vs Qtrade in 2025
When I launched Million Dollar Journey back in 2006, the Questrade vs Qtrade battle had already been fighting for the attention of Canada’s DIY investors…
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.…
Wealthsimple Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler. I gotta say that I really liked the…
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…
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…
BMO InvestorLine Review 2025
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…
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…
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…
BMO adviceDirect Review: Investing Advice for a Low Fee
The jump from traditional investing using mutual fund + full service advisor model, to all-on-your-own DIY investing using a discount broker can be a big…
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