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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

How to Make $2,850 a Year Tax-Free With Index Funds

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By investing in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC), you can make thousands in passive…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Superior Dividend Stocks for Optimal Returns

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Superior dividend stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can add income power to your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top 5 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Right Now

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is a Dividend Aristocrat with 27 years of dividend growth.

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Cannabis Stocks

I Wouldn’t Touch This TSX Stock With a 60-Foot Pole

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I wouldn't touch Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) stock with a 60-foot pole.

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Dividend Stocks

No, the CPP Didn’t Squander $46 Billion of Taxpayer Money

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The Globe and Mail claimed that the CPP Board mismanaged Canadians' money, but it beat the returns earned by the…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Telus or BCE Stock

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BCE (TSX:BCE) has a higher dividend yield than Telus (TSX:T). Is it a better buy?

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Bank Stocks

Scotiabank Is Down 0.9% After Earnings: What Investors Need to Know

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) released earnings yesterday. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Everlasting Canadian Stocks for Your RRSP

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The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) stock is worth owning for the long haul.

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Dividend Stocks

EQB Inc Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold

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EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is Canada's fastest-growing bank.

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks Bay Street Might Be Sleeping On, but I’m Not

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I'm not sleeping on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) stock. Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is a Canadian stock with similar growth rates.

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Energy Stocks

How Baytex Energy Lost 12% Last Month

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Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) stock fell 12% last month.

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Retirement

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 71 in Canada

| Andrew Button

If you hold stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) in an RRSP, you pay no dividend and capital gain tax until…

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Retirement

Why I Can’t Stop Buying Shares of This Magnificent High-Yield Stock in My RRSP

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I've been buying shares in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) because it got beaten down on bad but ultimately survivable news.

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Retirement

CPP Pension: Boost Your Payouts by $5,232 per Year

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You can raise your after-tax CPP by making RRSP contributions. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a good RRSP stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Pensioners: 2 Stocks That Cut You a Cheque Each Month

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Monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) cut you a cheque each month.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Quietly Crushing the S&P 500

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stock outperformed the S&P 500 over the last five years.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian AI Stock Is Growing at a Breakneck Pace

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Canadian AI stock Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) is giving U.S. giants a run for their money.

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Tech Stocks

The Potential TikTok Ban in the U.S. Is Real: Here’s What it Means for Facebook’s Stock

| Andrew Button

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) could gain market share from TikTok being banned. That might leave BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) in a bad…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Stock Analysis: Should You Buy Today?

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock has a cheap valuation. Is it a buy?

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Tech Stocks

Better AI Buy: Microsoft vs. Alphabet Stock

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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is an AI leader. Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is making a name for itself in AI too.

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Dividend Stocks

Google is Now a Dividend Stock, But This TSX Stock is a Better Buy

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is cheaper than Google's.

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Tech Stocks

Better Stock to Buy Now: Lululemon or Peloton?

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Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) is one of Canada's most popular consumer brands.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stocks to Buy in May 2024: TSX Utilities Sector

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Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) offer high dividend income.

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Tech Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) has even more advantages than NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA). Similarly, Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) is a Canadian name and AI-product supplier.

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Bank Stocks

Is TD Bank Stock a Buy in 2024?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock has a 5.4% dividend yield. Is it worth the investment?

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Stock a Smart Buy Now for Dividends?

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) stock has a high yield but persistently negative earnings growth.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is a very reliable investment for an RRSP.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 65 in Canada

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You need income in retirement. Canadian banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) provide such income.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Too Late to Buy Brookfield Stock?

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) releases earnings today.

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Investing

I Was Wrong About Air Canada Stock

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I had the wrong take on Air Canada (TSX:AC) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dividend Stocks

Alimentation Couche-Tard: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has had a great run historically. Will it continue?

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Bank Stocks

Forget AI: 3 Bank Stocks to Buy Instead

| Andrew Button

Bank stocks like EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) are much cheaper than AI stocks, despite in many cases having comparable growth.

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy 3 Stocks in 2024, I’d Pick These

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) is one of the stocks I'd buy if I could buy just three.

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Bank Stocks

This Under-the-Radar Canadian Stock Rose 244% in 4 Years

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There are few financial stocks doing better than EQB Inc (TSX:EQB).

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Dividend Stocks

Hey, Canadian Investors: You Can Do Better Than the S&P 500. Buy This ETF Instead

| Andrew Button

iShares S&P/TSX Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) has more dividend income than the S&P 500.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Companies I’m Watching Closely This Earnings Week

| Andrew Button

I will be watching Brookfield Renewable Corporation's (TSX:BEPC) earnings release closely.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Will BCE Pay in Dividends This Year?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a big dividend yield. How much will it pay out this year?

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Will Bank of Nova Scotia Pay in Dividends This Year?

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock has a 6.66% dividend yield.

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Retirees sip their morning coffee outside.
Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Disability Benefit in 2024

| Andrew Button

If you have dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) in your TFSA, you can withdraw your proceeds to help cover…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Stock Is Rising, but I’m Worried About This One Thing

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) stock has been one of the best performers on the TSX this year, but I do have…

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