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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: The Underperformance Is Likely Past

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has underperformed over the last five years, but the worst may be behind it.

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Dividend Stocks

Thomson Reuters Stock – Is it Worth the Steep Price?

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Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) is one of Canada's greatest companies, but its stock is very expensive.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month!

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) is a high-yield dividend stock that pays monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

With Telecom Stocks Raising Dividends, Is Telus a Buy Today?

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Telus (TSX:T) stock recently raised its dividend. Is it a buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits: Should You Take Them Before Enhancement?

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If you invest in dividend growth stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR), you may be able to wait longer before…

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Dividend Stocks

Bull or Bear Market, I’ll Be Buying This 11%-Yielding Stock

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I'm buying a certain high-yield U.S. lending company. If you want a Canadian alternative, you could look into First National…

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Investing

If I Could Only Own 3 Stocks, it Would Be These 3

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is one of the stocks I'd own if I were limited to just three.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada – A Retiree’s Dream Stock

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a high dividend yield and cheap valuation – desirable characteristics for a retirement stock.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Is Profiting Off High Oil Prices

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) stock gained thanks to high oil prices in 2022. Could this year be similar?

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp: The Bottom Isn’t In

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Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) is hitting new lows. Unfortunately, the bottom probably isn't in.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock: Keep Your Eye on the Prize

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Telus (TSX:T) stock is one of the highest-yielding telcos in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Money Supply Is Shrinking: Historically, This Is a Bad Sign for Stocks

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High interest rates are not good for utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: Canadian Bank Stocks or Fintech Stocks?

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Banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) have been performing well, but could fintech stocks be even better?

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent Stock That Turned $10,000 Into $250,000

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If you'd bought $10,000 worth of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock at its IPO date and held to today, you'd have…

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Bank Stocks

I Was Wrong About TD Bank

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) was once a mainstay of my portfolio, but I've dramatically reduced my exposure. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Stop Working and Live Off Dividends?

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To live off of dividends requires about $2 million if you invest in Canadian index funds. If you invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Government Workers: CPP Will Reduce Your Pension!

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You stop receiving your pension "bridge benefit" when you get CPP, but you can still collect dividend income from index…

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Bank Stocks

3 Bank Stocks That Shine on the Bottom Line

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EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is one bank stock that shines on the bottom line.

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Dividend Stocks

On a Mission for Your Dream Home? Meet the Top 2 FHSA-Optimized Stocks

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) may be a suitable stock to hold in an FHSA.

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Tech Stocks

3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows

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Cogeco Inc (TSX:CGO) is near its 52-week low. Is it a buy?

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Tech Stocks

Meta Is Rising, But This Canadian Tech Stock Is Soaring Even Higher

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock has performed even better than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) over the last eight years.

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Dividend Stocks

A Bull Market Could Be Here: You Haven’t Missed Out on Alimentation Couche-Tard

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock has risen a lot, but it could rise further.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why CN Railway Stock Can Pay You for Years

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) stock could pay you dividends for years,or even decades!

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Dividend Stocks

Want Safe Income? This Stock Keeps Raising its Dividend

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock has consistently raised its dividend for 49 years. Can it keep up the growth?

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Enbridge Can Afford its 7.6% Dividend Yield

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) has an extremely high dividend yield. Here's how the company can afford to pay it.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? Buy and Hold These 3 Value Stocks for Years

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The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) is one value stock worth holding for years.

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Bank Stocks

Before You Buy Apple, Here’s a Canadian Bank I’d Buy First

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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a good stock, but I'd buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) first.

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree’s Best Friend

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The iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XEI) is a great ETF for retirees.

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Bank Stocks

Before You Buy NVIDIA: Here’s a Banking Stock I’d Buy First

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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is popular, but Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock is much cheaper, and has a higher dividend yield.

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Tech Stocks

These 3 Stocks Might Be Getting a Little Too Expensive

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Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) stock is getting a bit expensive by historical standards.

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Bank Stocks

Before You Buy Shopify: Here’s a Banking Stock I’d Buy First

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) has delivered excellent past returns, but its future may be less frothy.

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Dividend Stocks

Barbie Is a Smash Hit: Where Does That Leave Cineplex Stock?

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Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) stock is declining in value. Will the smash-hit Barbie movie change its fortunes?

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock: Buy, Sell or Hold?

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Telus Inc (TSX:T) stock is a high yield name that has fallen on tough times. Can the company turn things…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $5,280 Per Year in Passive Income

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You could get to $5,280 per year in tax-free, passive, TFSA income by investing in high-yield stocks like Canadian Imperial…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock: Buy, Sell or Hold

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock has performed well over the last decade. Will it continue to do so?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) could create lasting generational wealth for its shareholders.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement-Ready Canadian Dividend Stocks to Beat Inflation

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Retailers like Dollarama (TSX:DOL) may be able to thrive if inflation ticks up again.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock: Worth It for the 6.3% Yield?

| Andrew Button

Telus Inc (TSX:T) has a high dividend yield, but will it provide a high total return?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra High-Yield Dividend Stocks Down 18% to 31% to Buy on the Dip

| Andrew Button

Canadian Energy stock Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is down 18.4% from its all time high and has a 7.4% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $440/Month!

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock has a 6% dividend yield. If held in a maxed-out TFSA, it could produce $440/month…

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