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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,…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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VEQT ETF 2025 Review
As one of the Best ETFs in Canada, it made sense to take a deeper dive into one of my favourites with an in-depth VEQT…
Investing in Canadian Retail Stocks 2025
It is no secret that the Canadian stock market is not very well diversified by sector. Canada is largely financial, energy and materials, with all…
EQ Bank vs Wealthsimple Cash
We throw the name EQ Bank around here quite frequently as it is our top rated online bank in Canada. And most people have heard…
Stocktrades ETF Insights Review
What Is Stocktrades ETF Insights? ETF Insights is a platform that wants to help you cut through the noise, and select the best ETF for…
RRSP vs IPP for Canadian Business Owners
In my recent articles about paying yourself in salary vs dividends from a CCPC, as well as investing within a Canadian corporation, we explored the…
Scotiabank Review: Chequing, Banking & Credit Cards
What is Scotiabank? Scotiabank, officially known as the Bank of Nova Scotia, is one of Canada’s Big Five banks. Established in Halifax in 1832, it…
Selling a Business to Retire in Canada
I’ve been on a real small business/CCPC kick here at MDJ over the last month, and my end goal was always to get to a…
Investing Inside a Corporation for Retirement in Canada
Before you jump into the details of investing inside of a corporation for your retirement, it’s likely worth taking a few minutes to read my…
EQ Notice: NEW Account from EQ Bank
What is the EQ Notice Account? There are three things you need to know about the NEW EQ Notice Account: 1) It’s a brand new…
How to Become a Millionaire in Canada
Most of us have wondered what it takes to reach millionaire status in Canada. We certainly don’t advise getting involved in any “get rich quick”…
PolicyMe Review (Term & Critical Illness Insurance Online)
Solid term life insurance and critical illness insurance are essential parts of disaster-proofing your life. This PolicyMe review shows how to get the best deal…
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…
Best High Yield Canadian Stocks 2025
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 Swap ETFs in Canada: Horizons Total Return Funds
In writing about corporate and expat investing over the past couple of years, I’ve come to realize just what an advantage using Canadian swap-based ETFs…
Canada’s 2024 Budget – New Taxes on Capital Gains
Canada’s new tax rules on capital gains mean that you’re now likely to pay more taxes if you own a cottage, pass away with an…
Salary vs Dividends in Canadian Corporations: Paying Yourself as a Small Business Owner
In preparation for our dividends vs salary comparison for Canadian small business owners, we took a broad look at Canadian corporate taxes last week. I…
CCPC Taxation: Canadian Corporations for Small Business Owners
I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently in regards to Canadian corporations and taxes for small business owners that have a CCPC (Canadian-Controlled Private…
XEQT ETF 2025 Review
Given that I recommend the XEQT ETF (and other Canadian all-in-one ETFs) quite often these days, I figured that it was time to give a…
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