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Author: 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. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

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Dividend Stocks

Energy Sector Strength: A Canadian Producer That Can Thrive in Any Market

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) can thrive in any market.

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Investing

3 Risky Stocks That Could Send Your $100,000 Investment to $0

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Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) proves that cheap can get cheaper.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc: Buy, Sell or Hold in 2026

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a lot to prove before investors will be comfortable owning it.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Smart Money is Piling Into This TSX Leader

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) has a lot of smart money backing.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Letting This Unstoppable Stock Ride for Decades

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a stock worth owning for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Much a 40-Year-Old Canadian Needs Now to Retire at 65

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If you invest in iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you'll likely be able to retire at 65.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Own Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks for Canadians

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is one must-own TSX dividend stock.

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth Keep the Losing Streak Going in 2026?

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Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) was one of the market's biggest losers in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Here’s How Much You Need in Your TFSA to Retire

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If you hold Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock in a TFSA, you might earn enough dividends to cover part of your…

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Tech Stocks

Quantum Computer Company Xanadu Is Set to Go Public: Should Investors Buy the ‘IPO’?

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Canada's very Xanadu is going public. Will it go parabolic like IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) did?

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Bank Stocks

Yield vs Returns: Why You Shouldn’t Prioritize Dividends That Much

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a high yield, but most of its return has come from capital gains.

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Tech Stocks

The Chinese AI Takeover Is Here, But This Canadian Stock Still Looks Safe

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is not threatened by Chinese AI.

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Dividend Stocks

This Cheap REIT Pays Dividends Monthly

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Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top-Performing U.S. Stock for Canadian Investors to Buy and Hold

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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) is a top U.s. stock for canadians to hold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Keeps Roaring Higher… Here’s 1 Quality Gold Stock to Buy

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Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) is Canada's best large cap gold miner.

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Dividend Stocks

Seize These TSX Stocks Before the Holiday Surge

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) could benefit from Holiday shopping.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a Canadian stock that merits a long holding period.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Dollarama Stock Be in 1 Year?

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Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock has delivered a multibagger performance. Can it keep it up?

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Investing

5 Secrets of TFSA Millionaires

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock has treated many TFSA investors well over the years.

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Energy Stocks

Buy 928 Shares of This Stock for $300 in Monthly Dividend Income

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has a 5.8% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Way to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 Monthly Income

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You can generate $250 worth of monthly tax-free TFSA income with ETFs like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank’s Earnings Beat & Dividend Hike: Told You So!

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) just released its fourth quarter earnings and hiked its dividend by 2.9%.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 54 in Canada

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Holding the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA can maximize your wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

How I Use TFSAs to Earn $371 per Month in Tax-Free Income

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I get a lot of portfolio income from The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy in December

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Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) is a great energy stock to own in December.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Canadian: TSX Stocks Positioned to Beat Global Markets Next Year

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is looking good heading into 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 12.6% to Buy and Hold for Decades

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is a good long-term hold.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $7,000 in This Dividend Stock for $388 in Annual Passive Income

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock can supply considerable dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: 10 Years From Now You’ll Be Glad You Bought These Magnificent TSX Dividend Stocks

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a dividend stock worth owning.

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Dividend Stocks

Crush the TSX With This Income-Generating Dividend Stock

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Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock is like an overflowing river of dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

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Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD) is a good beginner stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaires Are Selling NVIDIA and Picking Up Brookfield

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Superinvestors who bought NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) are now buying Brookfield (TSX:BN)

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Dividend Stocks

3 Emerging Canadian AI Companies With Big Potential

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Kraken Robotics (TSXV:PNG) is an under-the-radar AI play.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

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Holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can increase your TFSA balance.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: Buy, Sell, or Hold Now

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock rallied hard this year. Is it still a buy?

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Retirement

Want a $1 Million Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades

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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is a great fund to buy and hold for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TD Bank vs Bank of Nova Scotia

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and TD Bank (TSX:TD) are similar banks. Which one is better?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Fortis Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is one of Canada's best utility stocks, with a 52-year dividend growth track record.

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Energy Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TC Energy vs Enbridge

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are two similar energy companies... which is the better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Better to Take CPP at Age 60, 65, or 70?

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You can supplement CPP income by holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA.

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