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Moka App Review 2024
What Is The Moka App? Are you looking for an easy way to save money or build an emergency fund? If you have trouble building…
Best Canadian Online Brokers – May 2024
Now that we’ve hit summer, it’s time to take a look at the latest offerings from Canada’s best online brokerages. As always, our latest Canadian…
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…
The Best Countries for Canadians to Retire Abroad
A few years ago I never would have considered writing an article about the best countries for a Canadian to retire abroad. Why would anyone…
Best High Yield Canadian Stocks 2024
Many people love investing in dividend stocks for their predictable income stream. One of our most popular articles is our best Canadian dividend stocks list.…
Best GIC Rates in Canada 2024
The best GIC rates in Canada might be at a peak for the foreseeable future. With the Bank of Canada talking about possibly lowering rates later…
Wealth Management Companies in Canada 2024
My article on the best financial advisors in Canada appears to have triggered a bit of a backlash from Canada’s wealth management companies. If you’re…
Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (May 2024)
Most Canadians never stop to consider when low risk investments are the most appropriate use of savings versus when higher-risk long-term investments are the better…
Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada
The best stock trading apps in Canada have really improved since I started Million Dollar Journey seventeen years ago. New fintech companies have really pushed…
About Us
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If you’re new around here, I go by Frugal Trader and I started this site back in 2006 to set goals for myself and track my learning progress. Over the last fourteen years, I’ve publicly shared my path to financial freedom, from what discount brokerages and high interest savings accounts I use, to the unique ways I’ve found to save money.
The Million Dollar Journey team is proud to now include writers from all across Canada, representing a diverse array of backgrounds and unique points of view.
If you want to learn more about me and my team, check out our About Page. If you want to learn more about Canadian money stuff like RRSPs, TFSAs, and daily savings tips, start with our Financial Freedom 101 section. Finally, if you want to receive the free eBook I recently wrote about how to organize your Canadian life and portfolio for retirement at any age, just click here to get an instant download.
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Highest Rated Product Reviews
Qtrade Review 2024 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is…
Questrade Review 2024
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that…
CIBC Investor’s Edge Broker Review 2024
What Is CIBC Investor’s Edge? If you are already a CIBC customer,…
Wealthsimple Review 2024
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen,…
EQ Bank Review 2024
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best…
Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2024
Investing on your own is not an easy task. From mutual funds…
Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2024
The new Neo Financial Mastercard or “Neo CardTM” is the next big…
Community is everything.
Million Dollar Journey.com began back in 2006, and boasts nearly 50,000 comments. Benefit from their collective wisdom and read what our community has to say about Canadian finance in 2024.
- Kyle Prevost on RESP in Canada – Rules, Eligibility & Optimal Strategy: “Hi Sung, 1) First off – there are many many different types of educational paths that allow for RESP funds…” May 23, 07:29
- on RESP in Canada – Rules, Eligibility & Optimal Strategy: “As Grandparents who have assumed full responsibility for RESPs for two sister/grandchildren after assisting their parents to abandon a poor…” May 20, 11:06
- on RESP in Canada – Rules, Eligibility & Optimal Strategy: “1. What about when the beneficiary does not Join the secondary or post secondary instiution that does not qualify for…” May 20, 07:11
- on Canada’s 2024 Budget – New Taxes on Capital Gains: “Yup that’s what I was getting at James. Certainly not too many people are going to shed a lot of…” May 18, 10:33
- on The Best Countries for Canadians to Retire Abroad: “You might find Croatia not nearly as affordable as it used to be! Especially now with the full EU status!…” May 18, 10:30
Final notes for your journey
We’ve got a ton of information here , and after helping thousands of Canadians get started over the years, I know the information overload can be a bit intimidating.
Every journey begins with just a small step! If you are unsure where to start, check out these index investing strategies or Canadian dividends guide, two of my most useful money making methods over the years. Or read my net worth updates to see exactly what I did to reach the million dollar mark.
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