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Investing In Gold In Canada 2026

By FT April 22, 2026

Given the insanely speculative run we’ve been on in 2026, it probably isn’t a big surprise that our comment board has been full of requests…

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By Jordan April 21, 2026

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Investing in Commodities in Canada 2026

By Yang April 21, 2026

If you have been like many investors and sticking with an easy, passive all-in-one ETF, but looking to try out something a bit more active,…

bitcoin in Canada 2026: Should I Buy bitcoin?

By Hannah April 21, 2026

We’ve had hundreds of Canadians ask us some version of the same question over the years: “Should I buy Bitcoin?” Those types of emails piled…

Alternative Investments In Canada: What, How, and Is It Worth It?

By FT April 21, 2026

Alternative investments in Canada have exploded in popularity over the last decade. From private equity and private credit, to real estate funds, hedge-style ETFs, commodities…

Canadian Undervalued Stocks 2026

By FT April 17, 2026

Undervalued stocks in Canada are usually identified as having a market value that is for one reason or another below their “true value.” The idea…

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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, simply sign up below.

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