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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.

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Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

The Exit Tax: Exposing the CRA’s Penalty for Canadians Moving Abroad

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The iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), if held in a TFSA, isn't subject to the CRA's exit tax.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock is Down 27% and I’ll Still Hold it for Decades

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is down in the markets, but its fundamentals are improving.

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Energy Stocks

Meet the 4.9% Yielding Dividend Stock That Could Soar in 2026

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock could soar, despite the many risks in the markets this year.

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Fine Print Every Canadian Should Read Before Holding U.S. Stocks

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The Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (TSX:VFV) charges a tax so potent, neither the TFSA nor even the mighty RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

What the Typical 25-Year-Old Canadian Has Saved in a TFSA?

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Holding the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) has been known to increase TFSA balances.

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Dividend Stocks

The $109,000 TFSA Milestone: How Do You Stack Up?

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You can hold the Vanguard FTSE Canada ETF (TSX:VCN) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Using Your TFSA the Right Way? Many Canadians Aren’t

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You pay no taxes on Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Billionaires Are Buying in Bulk

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stock is owned by many billionaires.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs I’d Move Quickly to Add to a TFSA Right Now

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The iShares Canadian Value Index ETF (TSX:XCV) has a value tilt.

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Dividend Stocks

5 TSX Dividend Stocks With Solid Yields Built for Steady Cash Flow in Any Market

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) has been paying and raising its dividend for 52 years.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE’s Dividend Has Been Getting a Lot of Attention – Here’s Why

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a high yield but has been suffering dividend cuts.

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Dividend Stocks

A Strong Canadian Stock That Looks Attractive on a Pullback

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has pulled back, but remains ultra-profitable.

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Bank Stocks

My #1 TFSA Stock — and Why I’ll Never Let it Go

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I will likely never completely exit TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Choose This Dividend Stock Over Telus or BCE Any Day

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Telus (TSX:T) has a high yield but an off-the-charts payout ratio.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: An 8% Yield With Constant Paycheques

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Nexus Industrial REIT (TSX:NXR.UN) pays high dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock is Up 94% and Still a Great Deal

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is up 94% since December 2023, and the stock still looks like a good value.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

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You can build a homemade dividend pension with funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Canadian Stocks That Just Raised Their Payouts Again

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TD Bank (TSX:TD) recently increased its dividend by 3.7%.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA vs RRSP: The Simple Rule Canadians Forget

| Andrew Button

You can hold the Vanguard FTSE Canada ETF (TSX:VCE) in an RRSP or TFSA and pay no taxes on it.

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Utterly Destroy a $100,000 Portfolio

| Andrew Button

AktinsRéalis (TSX:ATRL) has a history of severe ethical problems.

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Dividend Stocks

How Splitting $30,000 Across 3 Stocks Could Generate $1,350 in Annual Passive Income

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock generates a lot of dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Sectors Where Canada Actually Beats the United States

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has outperformed most U.S. energy stocks over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Put $14,000 to Work for Monthly TFSA Income

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You can hold the Vanguard Canada High Dividend ETF (TSX:VDY) tax-free in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP and OAS Aren’t Enough: Here’s How to Fill the Gap

| Andrew Button

A fund like Vanguard FTSE High Dividend Canada ETF (TSX:VDY) can supplement your CPP and OAS.

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Dividend Stocks

The Typical TFSA Balance for Canadians Approaching 60

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Many Canadian retirees hold the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in their TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Small-Print TFSA Rules Affecting U.S. Stocks

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You won't pay taxes if you hold the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs I’d Lock Into a TFSA and Never Touch

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I hold iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in my TFSA to this very day.

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Dividend Stocks

Everything Investors Should Understand About BCE’s Dividend Right Now

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a volatile dividend history.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Superstars That Could Beat the Market in 2026: Get In Now

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is down from an all-time high set years ago, despite rising fuel prices.

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Investing

What the Average Canadian TFSA Looks Like at Age 50

| Andrew Button

The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) can contribute income to your TFSA.

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Investing

A Perfect May TFSA Stock With a 3.8% Payout, Paid Monthly

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Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Retirement

How Much a Typical 45-Year-Old Has in TFSA and RRSP Accounts

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Many Canadians hold index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in their RRSPs and TFSAs.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) looks like a pretty solid long-term hold.

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Dividend Stocks

The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: Here’s What I’d Buy in a TFSA Now

| Andrew Button

BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) could be a good choice following the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate decision.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Generate $500/Month Tax-Free Using a TFSA

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You can make $500 per month holding RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) units.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks Positioned to Surge as 2026 Unfolds

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is down from its peak but could soar in the recovery.

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Use Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution Room in 2026

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I've been getting good returns from the Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) shares I've been holding in my TFSA this year.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Sustainable Stocks for Passive Income in 2026

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a very sustainable stock.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

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You can build a private pension with stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Investing

This Practically Perfect 4% REIT Pays Monthly

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Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) has a 4% yield paid out monthly.

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