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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

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks: Is it Game Over?

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Falling oil prices have suppressed profitability at companies like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU).

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Investing

These TSX Stocks Are on a Tear: Don’t Miss Out on the Rally!

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The Canadian stock Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KSX) has been on a tear lately due to its successful AI investments.

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Bank Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Watch in May

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Constellation Software is releasing earnings in May, and will be a stock worth watching for growth potential

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Investing

Better Dividend Buy: Enbridge Stock or Pembina Pipeline Stock?

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) is one of Canada's most popular high-yield stocks. Could a smaller pipeline company be even better?

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Investing

Passive Income: I’m on Track for $166/Month (Here’s How)

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Bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) drive the majority of my passive income.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Buy on the Dip

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Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy are beginning to look like attractive dip buys.

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Investing

3 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into Huge Retirement Savings

| Andrew Button

Stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can be good tools to build wealth with if you use them properly.

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Bank Stocks

The U.S. Bank Crisis Isn’t Over: Here’s a Safer Canadian Bank

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The Royal Bank of Canada is one of the safest banks in the world.

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Bank Stocks

Bank on This: 5 Must-Own Canadian Financial Stocks for 2023

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EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is one of Canada's fastest-growing banks, and there are four others that are doing well, too.

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Tech Stocks

Is Tesla Stock a Buy in May 2023?

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Tesla stock is pretty popular, but could Canadian EV parts company Magna International be a better buy?

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Investing

Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock: Is it Finally a Buy?

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Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) stock crashed last year, but could it be a buy now?

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Bank Stocks

3 Safe Stocks for When Interest Rates Are Rising

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Large, well-capitalized banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank tend to perform well during periods of rising interest rates.

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: TD Bank Stock or Royal Bank Stock?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are both great banks. Which is the better buy?

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Investing

These Canadian Dividend Stocks Are a Great Way to Create Passive Income

| Andrew Button

High-yield dividend stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) can add a lot of passive income to your portfolio.

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Investing

Got $1,000? 3 Places to Invest for May 2023

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can be great places to park your money in May 2023.

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Bank Stocks

TD’s Merger Just Collapsed – Here’s Why That’s Good News

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank and First Horizon have agreed to end their merger. Here's why that's good news.

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Investing

Retire in Style With These Top Dividend-Paying Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) tend to do pretty well over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Value Hunters

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Dividend stocks like Suncor Energy offer good value for bargain hunters.

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Investing

How to Invest in an FHSA to Save for a House

| Andrew Button

You can hold stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) in a FHSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Can You Really Make $1,000/Month in Dividends?

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You can theoretically earn $1,000 per month with monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial, but is it realistic?

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Why I Keep Buying More Value Dividend Stocks

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I continue to buy dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) hand over fist.

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Dividend Stocks

The Federal Reserve Predicts a U.S. Recession: Here’s How to Prepare

| Andrew Button

If the U.S. enters a recession that spills over to Canada, utilities like Fortis will be relatively safe.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy the Dip in These High-Yield Dividend Stocks?

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High-yield bank stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) may be good buys today.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks: No “Earnings Recession” Here!

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Tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) are reporting earnings this week. The early signs from U.S. tech companies have been…

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Dividend Stocks

My, Oh, My! 3 High-Dividend Buys

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High-yield dividend stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) can add some much-needed income to your portfolio.

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Investing

CPP Not Enough to Retire? Boost Your Income With This 1 Reliable Stock

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) can add dividend income that supplements your CPP.

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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Artificial Intelligence Stock I’d Actually Consider Buying

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Kinaxis is one Canadian AI stock I'd pick up in 2023.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Tech Stocks to Watch During Earnings Season

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Canadian tech stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX) will be ones to watch during earnings season.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy Before They Share Earnings

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Big tech earnings season is here, and top TSX stocks like Shopify are expected to put out big numbers.

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Investing

For $1,000 in Monthly Passive Income, Buy 6,250 Shares of This TSX Stock

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With monthly paying dividend stocks like Keyera Corp (TSX:KEY), you can get consistent passive income.

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Investing

A Bull Market Is Coming, So Here’s What I’m Buying to Get Ahead

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is just one of several stocks I'm buying ahead of the next bull market.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Brookfield Asset Management or Brookfield Stock?

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Brookfield is a popular TSX stock, but is its smaller, partially owned subsidiary even better?

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Stocks I’d Buy With $400 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is one stock I'd buy with $400. There are others as well.

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Investing

Passive Income: Here’s How Much You Need to Retire

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) can provide you with passive income in retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Earn $300 in Monthly Passive Income? Consider These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Button

The Canadian dividend stock First National Financial (TSX:FN) pays dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

| Andrew Button

Stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) can provide steady passive income, but there are serious risks to consider as well.

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Energy Stocks

How to Avoid TFSA Taxes With Buy-and-Hold Investing

| Andrew Button

You're less likely to be taxed buying and holding stocks like Enbridge in your TFSA than swing trading them.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Huge Reason to Avoid Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Algonquin Power and Utilities often look appealing... until their dividends are cut.

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Tech Stocks

AI’s $14 Trillion Opportunity … and 3 Canadian Stocks Getting In on the Action

| Andrew Button

Canadian companies like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are investing heavily in AI.

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Bank Stocks

Is Now Actually the Right Time to Buy TD Bank Stock?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is one of Canada's most popular. Is it a good buy, though?

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