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Dividend Investors: Learning From Price Dips

Use price dips to buy quality dividend companies such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Why it’s a Bad Idea to Buy What Warren Buffett Buys

Why might investors fail by following Warren Buffett in his recent purchase of Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) shares or any of…

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Income Investors: 3 Inexpensive Stocks With Juicy Monthly Dividends

You don’t have to worry about overpaying for these stocks that include Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Tips to Avoid Losing Money When Investing

Stocks such as Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) give higher long-term returns over other classes of investments.

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Why Stock Investing Should Beat Other Types of Investing

Buying quality businesses such as Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) will lead to investing success. However, investors should never overpay. Here's why.

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Why Did Concordia Healthcare Corp.’s Share Price Fall?

Should you stay away from Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NASDAQ:CXRX), or is it a bargain?

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Is TransCanada Corporation a Good Dividend Investment Today?

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) offers a decent yield of 4.5%, but is the company expensive today?

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Has the Rally Ended for Canada’s Banks?

Should you buy banks such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) now or wait for dips to lower prices?

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Why Contrarian and Growth Investors Should Consider Concordia Healthcare Corp.

Should you buy Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NYSE:CXRX) for its double-digit growth?

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Common Investments: An Overview

Should you invest in ETFs, GICs, bonds, or stocks such as Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU)? Here’s an overview of the…

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What it Takes to Be a Self-Directed Investor

Imagine sitting on 80% gains after buying Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) back in 2012. You could have done that if you…

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Why You Should Diversify Away From Canada

You can diversify away from Canada easily by investing in quality companies such as Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) on…

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Dividend Investors: How to Get the Income You Want

Don’t want to pay more than you want for a quality dividend stock, such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)?…

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Why You Should Own Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

No matter if you’re investing for total return or income. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is a top investment candidate.

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Retirees: 2 Essential Things About Investing You Should Keep in Mind

If you’re near retirement or are retired, you should keep these things in mind before investing in quality stocks such…

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Is Concordia Healthcare Corp. or Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. the Better Buy?

Investors could potentially make huge gains from Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NYSE:CXRX) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX), but which is…

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Consistent Investing Is the Way to a Comfortable Retirement

Don't let the RRSP contributions stop because you have a year before the next deadline. Invest in long-term performers such…

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A U.S. Dividend Stock With 35% Upside Potential

Search no further than AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) for a discounted company with double-digit growth potential for price appreciation and dividend…

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Should You Sell Overpriced Stocks for Gains?

The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) and another U.S. dividend-growth stock are overpriced. Should you sell quality companies for gains and move…

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How to Invest for Higher Returns

Here's how you can improve your returns. I'll use Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) as examples…

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New Investors: How Should You Pick Your First Stocks?

Don’t know what to buy? Don’t sweat it. Ask yourself these questions and consider quality dividend stocks such as Brookfield…

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Income Investors: Get +8% Yields From These REITs

Looking for above-average income? Buy Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and another REIT in your TFSA for tax-free income.

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3 Tips to Boost Your Returns

Are you afraid to invest because you’re afraid of losing your hard-earned money? Well, no more! Invest in Bank of…

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Vermilion Energy Inc.: Is it a Buy or Sell?

Should you buy Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) for its 6.5% yield, or should you stay away because of low commodity…

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Get Reliable and Predictable Dividends From These Utilities

You can get yields of 3-5.8% from Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) and other utilities, but you should also keep prices…

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Income Investors: TransCanada Corporation Yields a Solid 4.7%

Are you looking for income growth? TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is a good choice with a safe 4.7% yield.

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How to Get Your Original Investment Back With Dividends

Dividends received from quality companies such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can help pay back your original investment and more.

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Why Empire Company Limited Fell 15% in a Day

Is the dip in Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) a buying opportunity or should investors stay away?

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Northview Apartment REIT: Is it a Buy or Sell?

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) just released its 2015 results. Should you buy it for its 8.7% yield, or should you…

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Linamar Corporation: Why it Could Rise 50% After Reporting Earnings

It’s time to load up on Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR). It’s a cheap stock that continues to deliver double-digit growth.

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Get $1,000 Every Month From Canadian REIT

Forget about GICs. Get $1,000 in monthly income from Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) instead. The REIT yields almost 4.2%.

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Boost Income With 3 REITs That Offer 8-10% Yields

Get monthly income from REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) as though you’re receiving rent from rental properties!

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Young Investors: How You Can Amass $100,000

To amass $100,000, investors need to develop a habit of saving every month. Those savings should go to investments such…

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3 Contrarian Stocks for Substantial Gains

Contrarian investors should love value stocks such as Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NASDAQ:CXRX), which has 90% upside potential.

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What Self-Directed Investors Should Know: Part 2

Self-directed investors should know how to reduce taxes to maximize their returns by buying companies, such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL),…

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What Self-Directed Investors Should Know: Part 1

Companies such as RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) that generate stable cash flows should increase the stability of your…

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How You Can Retire Early

Retiring early can be as simple as starting with your first dividend stock, such as National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA),…

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Canadian Western Bank Has 70% Upside Potential

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is a strong value-investment candidate with a 4.1% yield. Find out more...

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Is Allied Properties Real Estate Investment a Buy After Declining 23%?

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) offers Class I office spaces. It yields 4.8% after declining 23%. Is it a…

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How to Invest Successfully

Investing successfully is not just about picking quality businesses such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI); it's also about goal…

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