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Stocks for Beginners

Your GIC Is Maturing: Here’s Why Keeping All the Cash Could Cost More

A maturing GIC is safe, but rolling it all over could quietly sacrifice long-term growth as rates fall.

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Stocks for Beginners

Cash Feels Safe Again: This Is the Expensive Risk Investors Are Missing

Letting $10,000 sit in a TFSA feels safe, but it can quietly lose buying power if it stays uninvested.

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Dividend Stocks

$200 a Month in Tax-Free Income Is Closer Than You Think With These 2 TSX Stocks

Turn unused TFSA room into a $200 monthly, tax-free “paycheque” with two steady Canadian dividend payers.

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Dividend Stocks

This 3.3%-Yielding Stock Could Turn a $7,000 TFSA Contribution Into $231 a Year

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution can start a tax-free dividend snowball with North West Company’s steady grocery business.

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Stock I’d Buy Today and Hold Until 2036

A “meh” 2% yield can be far more valuable than a flashy 7% if it keeps rising for a decade.

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Stocks for Beginners

If You Missed Shopify’s First Run, I’d Watch This Canadian Growth Stock Next

WSP may not be “the next Shopify,” but its record backlog and repeatable growth engine in infrastructure services can still…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Could Be a Millionaire-Maker Without Becoming the Next Shopify

A million-dollar portfolio doesn’t require finding the next Shopify if you invest consistently and own profitable compounders like CGI.

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Dividend Stocks

$7,000 a Year Could Grow Past $500,000: The Hard Part Is Starting Early Enough

Half a million dollars doesn’t require a miracle stock, it mostly requires starting early enough for compounding to do the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Gildan’s Vertically Integrated Supply Chain Could Be the Best Tariff Shield Yet

Gildan’s vertically integrated supply chain and trade-friendly manufacturing footprint could help it protect margins as tariffs shift.

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Tech Stocks

This Stock Is Down 35% From its High: The Business Looks Better Than the Price

Constellation Software is down about 35%, but revenue and cash flow are still growing, making the drop worth a closer…

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Retirement

Want $1,000 a Month in Retirement Income? Here’s How Much You May Actually Need

An extra $1,000 a month in retirement is easiest to fund when you use tax-smart accounts and dividend growers that…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Number Could Tell Investors Whether This Sell-off Is Nearly Over

A small pullback in Canadian National Railway looks more interesting when freight demand is still rising.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%: What it Means for Algoma Steel Investors

Higher tariffs can help a Canadian steelmaker win orders, but they don’t guarantee profits, and Algoma still needs to prove…

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Stocks for Beginners

Your Trump Trade War Roundup After a Busy Weekend

As Canada’s new counter-tariffs take effect, and the Bombardier and auto items are still threats, investors should separate what’s real…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire $7,000 TFSA Contribution Into This Growth Stock

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution can turn into a much bigger number if it’s invested in a durable grower like…

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Dividend Stocks

A 7% Yield Looks Tempting: I’d Check This Number Before Buying a Single Share

A 7% yield is only attractive if the REIT’s cash flow can comfortably cover it, and Automotive Properties looks worth…

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Dividend Stocks

$10,000 Invested at 8% for 20 Years Could Become $46,610

$10,000 doesn’t need perfect timing to become meaningful wealth — it mainly needs time and compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Could Turn $20,000 Into $95.64 a Month

$20,000 can turn into nearly $100 a month in dividends, but only if the cash flow behind the yield is…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Data-Centre Boom Needs More Than Chips: This TSX Stock Could Win

AI chips can’t do anything without massive buildings and power infrastructure, and Bird Construction is getting paid to build it.

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Energy Stocks

This Dividend Stock Pays Monthly and Yields 6%: Here’s What $7,000 Could Pay You

Freehold Royalties pairs a 6%-plus monthly dividend with an asset-light royalty model that can keep cash flowing without drilling wells.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Bank Stock Is Up 49%: I Still Think It Has Room to Run

National Bank’s stock has surged, but rising profits and a growing national footprint suggest the business may still be catching…

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Dividend Stocks

Your GIC Is Maturing: Here’s Where I’d Put $10,000 for More Income

When GIC rates fall, a grocery-anchored REIT like Crombie can offer higher monthly income with some growth potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Room Sitting in Cash? Waiting Could Be the Most Expensive Choice

A maxed-out TFSA can still fall short if it sits in low-interest cash instead of compounding for decades.

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Retirement

A 30-Year Retirement Is Coming: Here’s the Income Plan I Wouldn’t Delay

Retirement could last 30 years, so your portfolio needs income that grows to keep up with inflation.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Next Stock Market Dip May Be Smaller Than the Last: Here’s What I’d Buy Anyway

Waiting for the next market correction? If earnings, margins and growth expectations are improving, waiting for maximum pessimism can become…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Growth Stock Isn’t Cheap: I’d Still Buy It Before the Next Jump

MDA Space looks pricey, but its surging revenue, massive backlog, and defence-driven contract wins could help earnings grow into today’s…

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Dividend Stocks

The Market Has Punished This Dividend Giant Enough: I’d Buy Before Sentiment Turns

Capital Power’s dividend looks safer than the stock price suggests, and a long-term Meta data-centre deal could drive future demand.

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Dividend Stocks

1 RRIF Withdrawal Could Shrink Your OAS More Than You Expect

A big RRIF withdrawal can trigger an OAS clawback, so building TFSA flexibility and dividend growth beforehand can help.

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Dividend Stocks

A High Yield Won’t Save You From a Dividend Cut: This 2.5% Payout Looks Safer

A huge dividend yield can be a trap if it’s high because the stock price is falling and a cut…

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Investing

Missed a 10-Bagger? Here’s the Canadian Stock I’d Watch Before it Seems Obvious

Hammond Power Solutions is a boring-but-essential electrification play with surging sales and backlog, even though the stock is no longer…

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Dividend Stocks

$50,000 in a TFSA Could Pay You $227.16 a Month Without Selling a Share

A $50,000 TFSA can generate a +$200 monthly “paycheque” if you own a reliable monthly payer like CT REIT.

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Dividend Stocks

If You’re 50 With Less Than $100,000 Saved, I’d Start Here

Being 50 with only five digits saved can feel scary, but 15 years is still enough time for compounding to…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Buy This Dividend Stock Before Falling Rates Send Income Investors Back

GIC rates can fade quickly, and when they do, a well-covered monthly REIT payout starts looking attractive again.

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Tech Stocks

This Stock Has Already Rallied: Here’s Why the Best Gains May Still Be Ahead

A stock that has already doubled can still be a great buy if the business is growing fast enough to…

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Dividend Stocks

The OAS Clawback Can Start Before You Feel Rich: Here’s How to Get Ahead of It

OAS clawbacks can hit “regular” retirees once taxable income gets high enough, so building tax-free flexibility before retirement matters.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? I’d Buy This TSX Stock Before the Next Dip Gets Smaller

Market dips rarely wait for you to feel ready, and a “small” pullback can disappear fast if the business keeps…

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Dividend Stocks

The First $100,000 Is the Hardest: Here’s How I’d Build the Next $100,000 Faster

The first $100,000 feels slow because you’re doing most of the work, but compounding starts carrying more of the load…

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Dividend Stocks

A $7,000 TFSA Won’t Build Itself: This Is the Stock I’d Start With Today

A TFSA won’t build itself, so your first $7,000 should go into a sturdy business you can hold through ugly…

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Dividend Stocks

Starting at 30? $500 a Month Could Grow Past $1.1 Million by 65

Five hundred dollars a month doesn’t sound like much, but over 35 years it can grow into seven figures through…

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Dividend Stocks

This 3-Stock TFSA Plan Gets Harder to Catch Up On Every Year You Wait

Skipping a year of TFSA investing can not only lose you $7,000, it can cost decades of compound growth.

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