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Buy Enbridge Inc. for Growing Dividends and Long-Term Gains

Enbridge Inc.’s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) yield of 4.6% is at a 16-year high. Is Enbridge a buy now or should investors wait…

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2 Growth Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio

Growth stocks can boost the total return of your investments. Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) and one other company could do…

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Dividend Yields I Locked In

I locked in a yield of 10.5% from Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) and high yields from three…

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Make Extra Money With 3% More Returns

Do you think 2% or 3% won’t make a difference? It’s quite the opposite as we’ll see with Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Collect Yields up to 10% From These REITs

If you're looking for income, REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and one other are great options to consider.

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You Just Missed a 10% Rally in Utilities

Utilities such as Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer growing dividends and price appreciation. Should you buy one or more…

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3 Valuable and Cheap Dividend Stocks for Your Watch List

Want to earn outsized gains and income? Considering buying Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and two other businesses that are priced at…

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Dividend Stocks

Northview Apartment REIT Is Steeply Discounted With a 9.7% Yield

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) is diversifying itself away from resource regions. Is that enough to maintain its 9.7% yield?

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Caution: Know the Kind of Stock You Hold

Before you invest, you should know what kind of stock you're investing in. Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is very different…

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The Worst Mistakes You Can Make in a TFSA

You can save yourself from devastating your portfolio and retirement plans. If you must, buy high-risk stocks such as Teck…

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What a Yield of Almost 6% Can Do for You

By relying on dividends, you can rely less on price appreciation. National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) pays a solid yield…

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Why a Falling Market Is the Best Time to Shop for Dividends

A growing dividend and a falling price is a powerful combination. You can buy ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) for 60% more…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Big Energy Pipelines Can Sustain Their Dividends?

Big energy pipelines such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are safer than the mid-cap ones. Which large pipeline should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Which Mid-Cap Energy Pipelines Can Sustain Their Dividends?

If you're looking for value in the pipeline space, you're likely exploring Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI),…

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Why You Should Invest in a TFSA

What's earned in a TFSA is tax free. Withdrawals don't affect federal income-tested benefits. So, you should consider investing stocks…

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Find Value in This Market Correction

Build a diversified portfolio with stocks such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), which should…

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New Investors: Tips for Smart Investing

Getting a 5.4% yield from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) helps improve your overall returns. Here are more tips…

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. or Agrium Inc. for the Win?

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) 9.1% yield is mesmerizing. However, Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) has a more stable business and…

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Why Invest in Stocks?

If you’re investing for retirement, for a big purchase, or to boost your income, you can’t go wrong by starting…

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Get $1,000 Every Month From Allied Properties Real Estate Investment

Forget about GICs. Get $1,000 in monthly income from Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) instead. The REIT yields almost…

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The Ultimate Test for Investors

It's easy to buy quality stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), but can you hold on to them when their…

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These Quality Utilities With 6-7% Yields Are Strong Buys

In the past few months I've bought Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and another entity, but they're even more…

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What I Learned From the Financial Crisis of 2008

I learned from my experience with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in the last market decline. How am I handling…

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Dividend Investors: Don’t Do These 3 Things As the Market Falls

As the market falls, investors shouldn't sell quality dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) because they'll be…

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I’m Buying These REITs With 10% Yields to Boost My Income

You can buy Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) and Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) at dirt-cheap valuations for sustainable…

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A 3-Way Win: Invest in an RRSP

It'd be silly not to invest in an RRSP. You can save taxes and simplify tax reporting by investing dividend…

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Income Investors: Market Dips Mean More Money in Your Pocket

Get more income by buying quality dividend stocks, such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and one other, on…

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Top Mid-Cap Energy Stocks Positioned for a Turnaround

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) pay yields up to 8%. Is it time to…

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Income Investors: Which Bank Should You Buy for a Yield up to 5.2%?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and one other bank leader are cheap. Which one should you buy…

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Earn Tax-Deferred Income Without Contributing to an RRSP

REITs yielding 9-14%, such as Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), usually pay out tax-deferred distributions. How should investors…

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Cash In on the Weak Loonie With Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

At $48.50, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is attractively priced. It yields 6% thanks to the weak loonie.

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3 Safe Havens in This Falling Market

Don't sweat about this falling market. Buy quality dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) at a discount.

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Dividend Investors: Ensure Your Passive Income Flows Forever

Build a diversified portfolio of quality dividend stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), that earn stable earnings to ensure that…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Western Bank Is Not a Value Trap

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) has fallen 32% from last year and has a compelling 4.1% yield. It's a great value…

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Contribute to an RRSP to Reduce Your Taxes

Hurry up if you want to reduce your income taxes! The 2015 RRSP contribution deadline is February 29. Invest in…

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Prepare to Buy Your Favourite Dividend Stocks

Set yield and price targets for the quality dividend stocks you want to buy, such as Royal Bank of Canada…

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Are You Winning in the Stock Market?

With a clear investment goal, you'll know if you're investing successfully. If you're investing for income, focus on buying stocks…

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Limit Losses by Monitoring Your Stock Allocations

Last year taught investors an important lesson: manage your stock allocations for companies such as Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Suncor…

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You Can Retire Comfortably

Invest in assets that generate passive income, including dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and RioCan Real…

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Should You Buy These Dividend Stocks for Monthly Income?

Both Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) hiked their dividends in 2015. Should you buy them for…

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