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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

Dividend Stocks

Should You Really Worry About the CRA Coming After You for Day Trading Taxes?

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You won't pay the CRA's day trading tax if you hold stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) long term.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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Canadian railroad stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) have long-term potential.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock I’m Buying Hand Over Fist in August Despite the Market’s Pessimism

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It's out of favour, but I continue holding Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock in August.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $486 in Passive Income With Just $10,000 in Savings

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Canadian dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) sometimes pay their dividend income monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 Per Month in Passive Dividend Income

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Stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) pay monthly dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

FHSA Money: Should You Invest in Stocks?

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Hold dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) in your RRSP, not your FHSA.

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Tech Stocks

Stock Split Watch: Is CSU Next?

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Some people think that Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) should split its shares.

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Bank Stocks

CPP Benefits: How to Avoid the Dreaded OAS Clawback

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Holding Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock in an RRSP can lower your taxable income.

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Bank Stocks

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000

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You can get a lot of passive income by holding dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Renewable Energy Stock to Buy and Hold

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a diversified financial with heavy investments in renewables.

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: TD Stock or Royal Bank Stock?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Royal Bank (TSX:RY) are two of Canada's top banks. Which is better?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Pay Me More Than $120 Per Month

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock pays me a considerable amount of dividend income each year.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock: Should You Buy the Rip?

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Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) stock is up this year and may have room to run further.

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Stock or Enbridge Stock a Better Buy for Passive Income?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB) are both high-yield champions. Which is the better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Cash Do You Need to Quit Work and Live Off Dividend Income?

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With high yield stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN), you can earn considerable dividend income.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock Is Starting to Get Ridiculously Oversold

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) has been beaten down to absurd lows.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock is Rising, But I’m Worried About This One Thing

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is recovering well from its money laundering scandal, but I'm worried about one thing.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it Into This ETF

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TD Canadian Equity Index ETF (TSX:TTP) is very much worth a look.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn Big TFSA Income the Canada Revenue Agency Can’t Tax

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Did you know that some mistakes can lead to you forfeiting your TFSA account's tax-free status? Here’s how to avoid…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Boost Your CPP Pension

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Making RRSP contributions to invest in stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) often pays off. It also lowers your taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) pays dividends every month and has a 6.6% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Iron Stomach? 2 Riskier Stocks That Could Pay Off Big Time in the Future

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is riskier than average, but could pay off in a major way.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Affordable Passive Income Stocks That Pay Monthly

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Some TSX stocks like Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA) pay dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is indispensable to North America's economy.

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Tech Stocks

Missed NVIDIA Stock? 2 Stocks With High-Flying Potential

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AI companies like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are cheaper than NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).

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Tech Stocks

Retirees: If You’re Not Investing in AI Stocks, You’re Giving Up Incredible Opportunity

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a defensive, high-dividend stock that is blazing trails in AI-based trading.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Most Popular Stocks on the TSX Today: Do You Own Them?

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Previously unloved TSX financial Manulife (TSX:MFC) is surprisingly in vogue this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Married Canadians: Save on Taxes by Combining Finances

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If you give your spouse money to buy Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock, the second-generation dividend income is taxed at their rate.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $500/Month

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High yield stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) can get you to $500 per month in passive income with surprisingly…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Boost Your CPP Pension

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If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) in a TFSA, you'll take home more income than if you'd…

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Dividend Stocks

The Bullish Market Left These 3 Stocks Behind, But They’re Buys Right Now

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The bullish market left Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock behind.

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Dividend Stocks

Meta Is Now a Dividend Stock, but This TSX Stock Is a Better Buy

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TSX dividend stock Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has a higher yield than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

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ETFs like iShares Canadian Quality Dividend ETF (TSX:DIV) have delivered admirable total returns.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $5,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income

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Canadian stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can pay substantial amounts of dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

How TFSAs Help Regular Canadians Outperform the Rich

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Dividend stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can compound swiftly in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

3 AI Stocks for Cautious Investors

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Canadian tech company OpenText (TSX:OTEX) is the cheapest AI name in town.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits Not Enough? This Top Dividend Stock Can Help Fund Your Retirement

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Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) have funded many a retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn a TFSA Paycheque Every Month and Pay No Taxes on it

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Stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) pay you monthly. You can also earn monthly dividends through portfolio diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA – 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Tax-Free Gains

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Canadian stocks like Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) can make wise TFSA holdings.

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Coronavirus

Should You Buy Air Canada Stock While it’s Below $18?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is below $18. Should you invest?

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