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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

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance in 2024

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) has been a worthy TFSA holding over the years.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock to Buy if the Bank of Canada Keeps Cutting Rates

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is the kind of stock you want to be holding amid rising interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in These TSX Stocks Now and Retire With Peace of Mind

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Canadian stocks like Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) offer long term investment potential.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc’s Stock Price Is Falling: Should You Buy?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has an enormous dividend yield. Should you buy?

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Bank Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $4,750 in Annual Passive Income

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Bank stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) can produce over $4,750 in a maxed out TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Kings: Stocks Every Canadian Investor Should Own

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a true dividend King.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’ll Be Adding to My RRSP – Even With the S&P 500 at All-Time Highs

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Canadian stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) are looking cheap in 2024.

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Retirement

Discover the Best TFSA Stocks for a Worry-Free Retirement

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Canadian dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can make good TFSA holdings.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Blueprint: 4 Canadian Stocks to Secure Your Future

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Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can help you secure a wealthy retirement.

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Tech Stocks

BB Stock’s Dismal Earnings: I’ll Stay Away

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BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB) stock crashed after earnings. Here's why I'm still staying away.

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Dividend Stocks

The Average Canadian Stock Investor Owns This 1 Stock: Do You?

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Many Canadian investors hold Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Boost Your CPP Pension in 2024

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It's not easy to boost your CPP benefits, but you can easily collect passive income from stocks like Canadian National…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $2,916.50 in Annual Tax-Free Income

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

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Bank Stocks

Want to Be a TFSA Millionaire? The CRA Says ‘Watch Out’

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Holding blue chip stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is preferable to trying to get rich trading options.

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Dividend Stocks

Taking CPP at 70: Is it Worth the Wait?

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If you hold Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock in an RRSP, the dividends can supplement your CPP payments.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

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

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Canadian dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can produce big TFSA income the Canada Revenue Agency can't tax.

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Tech Stocks

So, Canada Has AI Stocks, Eh?

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AI stocks like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are making waves in AI.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are 3 Phenomenal Reasons to Buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock Right Now

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is in the midst of a European expansion.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $299 Per Month Tax Free by Doing Nothing

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock can pay $299 per month in dividend income with a surprisingly small sum invested up…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Domination: The 7.6% Dividend Stock to Watch

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a 7.6% yield at today's prices.

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on NVIDIA? My Best Growth Stock Pick to Buy and Hold

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Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) is a Canadian AI stock to rival NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 10.51% to Buy Now and Hold Forever

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Canadian stock Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is down 10.5%.

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Tech Stocks

Here Are My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in July

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Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) is an AI stock worth considering in July.

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Stocks vs Oil Stocks: Where to Invest for the Remainder of 2024

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Gold stocks can be profitable, but are oil stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) better?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors

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Canadian dividend stocks like Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (TSX:CP) can fuel your portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Here’s My Choice for the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Now (It’s Not NVIDIA)

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Tech stocks like Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) are leading the way forward in AI.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify’s Growth Sustainable?

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock is in a growth spurt. Is it sustainable?

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Tech Stocks

Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 5 Years?

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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is up a lot over the last two years.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Cash to Invest to Get $5,000 Per Year

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You can get to $5,000 in annual passive income by investing in Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock.

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Coronavirus

Can Air Canada Stock Recover in 2024?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock remains close to its COVID-19 era lows, even though its business has recovered.

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Dividend Stocks

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

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) pays a lot of dividend income. Can you live off of it in retirement?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Wealth: 2 Great Dividend Stocks to Own for Total Returns

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Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can be great additions to a well-diversified portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

These Tech Stocks Actually Pay a Dividend

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OpenText Corp stock pays a dividend. Other tech stocks do as well.

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Investing

Why Canadian Investors Should Consider Investing in U.S. Stocks

| Andrew Button

U.S. lender Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) has an even higher yield than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Is TD Bank the Best Dividend Stock for You?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a high dividend yield but is embroiled in a serious money-laundering scandal.

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Bank Stocks

This 6.9% Yielding Dividend Stock Remains a Top Choice for Passive Income

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High yield dividend stock First National Financial (TSX:FN) remains a good value.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 35 in Canada

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The average 35-year-old Canadian has little invested in RRSPs, but even a small RRSP balance can go a long way…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Wealth: 2 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

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Dividend stocks like Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) can be great RRSP holdings.

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Tech Stocks

NVIDIA’s Historic Stock Split: Too Late to Invest?

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Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX) is a Canadian AI stock that uses NVIDIA (NVDA) chips.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance in 2024

| Andrew Button

The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) says that the average TFSA balance is $41,510, far below the maximum.

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