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How to Use an RRSP Properly for Investing

Are you confused about the RRSP? It's a great place to hold quality firms, such as AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), when…

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How to Use a TFSA Properly for Investing

Are you confused about the TFSA? It's a great place to buy quality firms, such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), when…

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2 Safe Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

Want to limit losses and maximize returns in your TFSA? Consider buying Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another A-grade company.

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Is Canadian Western Bank’s Turnaround for Real?

Canadian Western Bank’s (TSX:CWB) share price has climbed about 14% this week. Is this rally sustainable?

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Why Did Concordia Healthcare Corp. Spike 25%?

Find out why Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NASDAQ:CXRX) should head even higher.

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Need Income? Become a Passive Landlord

Want to earn monthly income? Consider the discounted Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and another REIT today.

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Which Energy Company Should You Buy for an Oil-Price Recovery?

Higher oil prices push certain energy stocks higher than others. Should you buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Vermilion Energy Inc.…

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Buy Fortis Inc. for a Safe, Growing Income

Are you a conservative investor? Consider Fortis Inc.’s (TSX:FTS) low-risk business for an inflation-beating income.

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Can Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Rise Another 800%?

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) returned 45% per year for the past six years. Should investors buy today for exceptional total…

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Get Tax-Free Income of +8% From Passive Rent

Want a high income? Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and another REIT offer passive rent of more than 8% that you…

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5 Things You Can Control to Boost Returns

Reduce costs and boost your returns. Find out why you should buy quality companies, such as Canadian National Railway Company…

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3 Small-Cap Dividend Gems for Higher Returns

Looking for exceptional growth? Consider Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC) and two other well-run small caps with safe dividends.

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Invest in the Renewable Mega-Trend for Growing Income

Hop on the renewable mega-trend train with Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN), which has a history of growing its…

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Should You Buy Magna International Inc. or Linamar Corporation?

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) both look cheap. Which is a better investment today?

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Canada’s Top 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and another utility have hiked their dividends for over 40 years! Should you buy them for their…

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What Should You Do When Stock Prices Are at All-Time Highs?

The stock market is near an all-time high. What should you do with A-grade stocks such as The Coca-Cola Co…

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Should You Buy Canadian Western Bank?

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is doing the right thing by expanding outside Alberta, but is that enough to turn the…

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Take Advantage of Volatile Stock Prices

Buying Baidu Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) on their recent dips would have yielded double-digit returns.…

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Should You Buy This Utility With 22 Years of Dividend Growth?

Should investors overlook ATCO Ltd.'s (TSX:ACO.X) falling earnings and buy it for its dividend, which has grown 15% per year…

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Why You Should Rethink Investing in Telecoms Today

The Big Three telecoms, including Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), aren't very attractive investments, even though they have dividend yields up to…

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Should You Buy Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) a falling knife you should avoid, or should you buy it with the potential…

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Learning From the Dot-Com Market Crash

Avoid huge losses by learning from the Internet bubble, which affected investors of great companies such as Cisco Systems, Inc.…

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Why TransCanada Corporation Makes a Good Long-Term Investment

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is an A-grade company with a strong dividend-growth track record. What more can a long-term investor ask…

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Earn Passive Rent With Yields of +8%

Are you hungry for income? Consider REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and two others that yield more than…

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2 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

Do you like income and growth? Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and another company can deliver both.

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3 Things a Self-Directed Stock Investor Should Do

Are you ready to become a self-directed investor? When buying individual stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), you…

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How Much Cash Should You Hold?

Instead of holding cash that earns little interest, invest in Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and another firm for 4% yields instead.

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How Diversification Benefits You

Spread your risk by diversifying across quality dividend companies such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP). You'll be surprised by the benefits…

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Tips to Avoid Losing Money When Investing in Stocks

Want to win in the stock market? Use these tips to put the odds in your favour. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)…

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U.S. Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

Is there contribution room in your RRSP? Consider high-yield U.S. dividend stocks such as AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) and two others.

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Why Brookfield Property Partners LP Should Be a Buy-and-Hold Investment

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) is a strong candidate as a long-term holding, but is it a good buy today?

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The Pitfalls of Holding U.S. Dividend Stocks

Investors should carefully consider the U.S. dividend stocks they buy and the account to hold it in, even for great…

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Don’t Speculate. Invest

Would you rather invest in Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) or Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)? An investor should be able to answer…

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Is Manulife Financial Corp. a Buy for its 4.2% Yield?

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is an undervalued company with a long history of operating in Asia, the United States, and…

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New Investors: It’s Dangerous to Invest Like This

You shouldn’t aim for quick gains in the stock market. Consider investing in value dividend stocks such as Manulife Financial…

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3 Ways to Increase Your Returns

Want to become a more successful investor? Avoid expensive stocks such as Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and invest in quality, cheap…

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Canadian Western Bank Is Still Deeply Discounted

Should you invest in Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)? It depends on if you like value and dividends.

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Discounted Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP Today

Don't know what to hold in your RRSP? Consider quality businesses such as AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) and one other company.

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If Bank of Nova Scotia Is Not a Buy, Is it a Sell?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) recovered from recent lows. If a buy is not warranted, is it a sell?

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Want Income? 2 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

Get tax-free income of 4-6% from Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN) and another dividend stock. Their diversified businesses and…

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