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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

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Stocks So Safe Canadians Can Hold Them Until They Die

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is a stock worth owning for life.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

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Dividend ETFs like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) can add passive income to your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 54 for Canadians

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ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) tend to be good RRSP holdings.

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Suncor Stock Be in 1 Year?

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Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) stock is doing well this year. Will it still be doing well next year?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in November

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Warren Buffett has been buying Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) hand over fist. He previously owned the similar Canadian oil giant Suncor…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Brookfield Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Based on its recent successes, Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) looks poised to be more valuable in five years' time than today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Your CPP Benefits Are More Valuable Than You Think

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Holding iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA can supplement your CPP.

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Tech Stocks

Could Constellation Software Become the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

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Constellation Software's (TSX:CSU) capital-allocation strategy is similar to that of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B).

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Bank Stocks

This 5.9% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) has a 5.9% yielding dividend that is paid out monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: 3 Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

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Stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) are worth holding long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Retired Canadians: The Smartest Income Stocks to Buy With $5,000

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TSX stocks like Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) are worth holding for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This Index Fund and Hold it Forever

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Vanguard's FTSE Canadian High Yield Dividend ETF (TSX:VDY) provides a lot of passive income.

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor a Buy for its 4.2% Dividend?

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has a 4.2% yield. Is it a buy?

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $2,000 in Passive Income in 2025 With Less Than $51,000 in Savings

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You can invest in Canadian high yield stocks via the Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Yield Dividend ETF (TSX:VDY).

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Retirement

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 44 for Canadians

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Holding stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) in an RRSP is a good way to build your wealth.

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Bank Stocks

Where Will TD Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has taken a beating over the last year. Where will it be in another five?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners a Buy for its 4.75% Yield?

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) has a 4.75% dividend yield. Is it worth it?

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Money: 3 Tax Breaks You’re Probably Missing

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BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) can be held tax free using a little-known CRA tax break.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Company Is Quietly Building the World’s AI Infrastructure

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) is leading the charge in AI infrastructure.

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Coronavirus

3 Fresh Stocks I’m Likely Buying in 2025

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I am likely buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock in 2025.

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Investing

3 Deep Value Stocks That Bay Street is Practically Giving Away

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is practically being given away.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Hidden CRA Taxes to Watch For

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If you hold quality stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) long term in a TFSA, you probably won't pay…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Fortunes: 2 Canadian Stocks Leading the Way to Retirement

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) stock is paying many Canadians a fortune in retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Could Brookfield Become the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) are often compared to each other.

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Coronavirus

Canadian RRSP Stocks to Buy Now for Retirement

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is a quality retirement stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring Stocks I’d Buy Now Without Hesitation

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I would buy EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) stock without hesitation.

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Energy Stocks

2 No-Brainer Utility Stocks to Buy Now for Under $1,000

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Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) is a utility stock that may be worth a look in late 2024.

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Tech Stocks

1 Stock That’s Just as Hot as NVIDIA (Without All the Hype)

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Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is doing big things in computer chips. Canadian companies like POET Technologies (TSXV:POET) are too.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Money: 3 Little-Known Tax Breaks You Might Be Able to Claim in 2024

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Most Canadians know that by contributing to an RRSP, you can save on taxes. Here are other tips.

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Dividend Stocks

The Depressing Truth About Claiming CPP at 60

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You can supplement your CPP by investing in ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $19,769 in This Stock for $100 per Month in Passive Dividend Income

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You can get a lot of dividend income with relatively little invested in First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits: Here’s How to Avoid the OAS Clawback

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Making RRSP contributions and investing in ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) can lower your taxable income.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Granite REIT Stock a Buy for its 4.3% Dividend Yield?

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Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) has a high yield, but is it a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Should You Invest to Earn $500 in Passive Income Every Month?

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Investing a substantial sum will get you about $500 in dividends per month.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s The Average TFSA Balance at Age 44 in Canada

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If you worry that your TFSA balance is too small, consider investing in this fund.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

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Now could be a smart time to buy Canadian dividend stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS).

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Energy Stocks

Where Will CNQ Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) recently acquired $6.5 billion worth of assets from Chevron (NYSE:CVX).

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pensioners: You’re Getting an Inflation Increase in 2025

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CPP benefits increase with inflation, but this stock's dividends can outpace even that.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Make $5,985/Year in Tax-Free Income

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Investing in First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock could produce $5,985/year in tax-free passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 69 in Canada

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Holding index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in your RRSP can pay dividends in retirement.

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