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Author: Nelson Smith

Nelson is a dividend value investor who insists on buying great dividend-paying companies when they are reasonably priced. He has been investing for more than 15 years and is now primarily focused on helping other investors build up a dependable stream of passive income. When he's not studying the markets, Nelson can be found relaxing with his wife and cat or watching the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: How CERB Can Make You a Millionaire

| Nelson Smith

Yes, you could become a millionaire by investing your CERB payments into great stocks like Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ). Here's how.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 Great Stocks to Buy in July

| Nelson Smith

Let's take a closer look at three stocks you'll want to buy in July -- names that could have significant…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Aggressive: 3 Reasons Another Stock Market Crash Is NOT Coming

| Nelson Smith

Worried about another stock market crash? Don't be. Just stay calm and buy temporarily beaten-up stocks like Genworth MI Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Investing Tips From Canada’s Top Billionaires

| Nelson Smith

Canada's top billionaire families have a few important similarities, the kinds of things regular investors can easily copy as their…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Does This Event Mean (Much) Higher Taxes?

| Nelson Smith

With government spending seemingly out of control, will the logical outcome eventually be much higher taxes?

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Dividend Stocks

If You Don’t Buy These 3 Stocks Today, You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

| Nelson Smith

It's always a good time to buy great stocks like Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), and National Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Can You Survive on Just OAS and CPP?

| Nelson Smith

Using a little innovation, government programs, and various other resources, you can retire using only OAS and CPP. Here's how…

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Dividend Stocks

How You Can Earn $100/Week in TFSA Passive Income — Today!

| Nelson Smith

Turn your TFSA into a passive income machine with Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Diversify Your Portfolio With These 2 Yielders of Over 8%

| Nelson Smith

Covered call funds -- like Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN) -- are an excellent way to diversify your portfolio and…

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Tech Stocks

Forget About Finding the Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Do This Instead

| Nelson Smith

After missing out on massive returns, some investors are obsessed with finding the next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). Here's why they're misguided.

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Dividend Stocks

Double Your Money (or More!) With This Unloved Dividend Stock

| Nelson Smith

If you're looking to double your money in a few years, check out unloved bank stock Equitable Group (TSX:EQB), a…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Humongous Yield From These 3 Monthly Dividend Studs

| Nelson Smith

Like yield? Then it's time to check out high-dividend studs like Extendicare (TSX:EXE), BTB REIT (TSX:BTB.UN) and Power Corporation (TSX:POW).

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Dividend Stocks

Can REITs Still Make You Rich?

| Nelson Smith

In today's tumultuous world, can you still count on a portfolio of REITs to slowly make you wealthy. Maybe, but…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the Naysayers: 3 Top Retail Stocks You Should Own

| Nelson Smith

Retail stocks like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B), and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) have loads of growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD): You Won’t Believe How Good This Dividend Stock Has Been

| Nelson Smith

You won't believe how well an investment made in TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) 20 years ago has worked out today. But…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Studs Yielding Up to 5.8%

| Nelson Smith

Build a TFSA passive income machine with stocks like CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN), Brookfield Renewable Power (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and Sun Life Financial…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Boring Stocks That Can Make You Rich

| Nelson Smith

It won't be an exciting journey, but boring stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and National Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: Get a 18.5% Income Stream From This Unloved Asset

| Nelson Smith

A covered call strategy and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) shares can lead to some eye-popping income.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Start Building Your Own Real Estate Empire With As Little As $1,000

| Nelson Smith

Start your own real estate empire today with great REITs like Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 5 Cheap Dividend Stocks Trading Under $10

| Nelson Smith

Cheap dividend stocks like Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN), and Mullen Group (TSX:MTL) are on sale right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: Why This Is the Only Mining Stock I Own

| Nelson Smith

You won't believe the massive dividends paid by Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp (TSX:LIF), the only mining stock in my…

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Investing

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B): Sorry Folks, It’s Going to Go Bankrupt

| Nelson Smith

With a bloated balance sheet and many other issues, it's inevitable. Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) will end up being a very poor…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: It’s Not Too Late… Lock in This 8.7% Yield Today

| Nelson Smith

The time to act is now. Lock in a succulent 8.7% yield from Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN) before

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Should You Buy Canada’s Cheapest Bank Stock?

| Nelson Smith

You won't believe the valuation of Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB), Canada's cheapest bank stock. But is that enough to make it…

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Dividend Stocks

Does Your TFSA Have These 3 Buy-and-Hold Forever Stocks?

| Nelson Smith

Your TFSA deserves great forever stocks like Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), and Genworth MI Canada (TSX:MIC).

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dirt-Cheap Value Stocks Trading Under $5 Per Share

| Nelson Smith

You won't believe how cheap value stocks like Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN), Alcanna Inc. (TSX:CLIQ), and Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) are…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Negative Interest Rates Come to Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Will negative interest rates come to Canada? They very well could. Here's how your portfolio will respond to such a…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: CERB Recipients Who Don’t Follow The Rules Could Face Jail Time

| Nelson Smith

Warning! If you're improperly receiving CERB payments, you could be in a heap of trouble if some proposed legislation passes.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: BCE (TSX:BCE) or Telus (TSX:T)?

| Nelson Smith

Showdown! Both BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are excellent stocks. But should investors prefer one over the other?

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Dividend Stocks

Forget CERB: How To Build a Passive Income Stream That Will Last Forever

| Nelson Smith

Passive income doesn't have to be fleeting. Here's how you can create your own permanent income stream using Northwest Healthcare…

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Dividend Stocks

Load Up Today: This 10.8% Yield Surely Won’t Last Long

| Nelson Smith

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) offers one of the best yields out there. Why you should seize this opportunity today, before…

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Dividend Stocks

Why CMHC Is Dead Wrong About Falling Real Estate Prices

| Nelson Smith

Will Canadian real estate prices drop by 9-18% like CMHC predicted? Don't count on it.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Reasons Why Canadian Stocks Will Keep Marching Higher

| Nelson Smith

Don't be fooled. Canadian stocks -- like Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) -- still have plenty of upside potential.…

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Investing

Should You Take CPP at Age 60, 65, or 70?

| Nelson Smith

It's the ultimate question for retirees: Should you take CPP at age 60, 65, or 70? This article will help…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Rock-Solid REITs I’m Buying Amid the Market Chaos

| Nelson Smith

Want stable REITs with solid dividends? Then look no further than RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN), Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN), and BSR REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Buy This Diversified Airline Stock Instead

| Nelson Smith

Everyone loves Air Canada (TSX:AC), but Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) might be the better airline stock to buy today. Here's why.

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Coronavirus

Market Rally: 3 Compelling Stocks That Are Still Dirt Cheap Right Now

| Nelson Smith

Stocks like Fiera Capital (TSX:FSZ) and Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) are insanely cheap, even after the market rally. Today's a great…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Rock-Solid Dividend Payers Yielding up to 7.7%

| Nelson Smith

Start creating your own TFSA passive-income machine with Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN), Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI), and Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO).

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Follow This Simple Plan to Become a Millionaire Real Estate Mogul

| Nelson Smith

An aggressive portfolio using some debt and solid REITs like Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN) can easily make you a millionaire real…

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 3 Ridiculously Cheap Value Stocks Trading Under $10

| Nelson Smith

Like a bargain? Then check out dirt-cheap value stocks like Versabank (TSX:VB), Melcor Developments (TSX:MRD), and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN).

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