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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. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Investing for Retirement? Check Out These Dividend-Paying Stocks in Canada

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Dividend-paying stocks like First National Financial are on sale in June 2023.

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Investing

Are Airline Stocks a Good Buy in June 2023?

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Airlines like Air Canada (TSX:AC) still haven't recovered from their COVID-19 era slump. Are they buys today?

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Stocks for Beginners

Passive Income: How I Got to $2,000/Year After Just 4 Years of Saving

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I got to $2,000/year in passive income partially by buying bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Bank Stocks

Interest Rates: Is Canada’s Mortgage Debt a Ticking Time Bomb?

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If Canada's rising interest rates lead to a wave of defaults, banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank could be in trouble.

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Tech Stocks

AI Hype Is Picking Up Steam: Should You Buy the Bounce?

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AI stocks rallied when NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) beat earnings. Could Canadian AI stock Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) be next?

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Investing

CPP Pension: 1 Move to Increase Your Benefits by $5,940 Per Year

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High-moat stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can supplement your CPP.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Can You Really Earn in Passive TFSA Income?

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With a diversified portfolio of high yield stocks like Enbridge (TSX:ENB) you could potentially get up to $4,400 per year…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Supplement Your CPP Pension With TFSA Stocks

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The Canadian National Railway is a pretty good TFSA stock in this author's opinion.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Stock a Buy Now?

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Brookfield stock is somewhat legendary. Is it a buy today?

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Investing

Where Will Brookfield Asset Management Stock Be in 3 Years?

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) stock has done well over the years. Is it still a buy?

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Investing

A Bull Market Is Coming and This Bank Is Out of Favour for No Reason

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EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) stock is out of favour, despite performing well as a company.

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Dividend Stocks

Psst … Discover the Benefits of Investing in Canadian Dividend Stocks

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Canadian dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) often raise their payouts over time.

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Investing

4 Dirt-Cheap Value Stocks I’ve Been Buying This Year

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Lately, I have been buying cheap stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Tech Stocks

If You Had Invested $10,000 in Shopify at its IPO, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

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If you had picked up $10,000 in Shopify shares at its IPO, you'd have several hundred thousand dollars today.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock – Is the 5.3% Yield Worth It?

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Telus stock currently has a 5.3% yield. Is the dividend payout sustainable?

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Dividend Stocks

Why These Dividend-Paying Stocks Are Perfect for Canadian Retirees

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Wide moat stocks like the Canadian National Railway tend to be good bets for retirees.

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Bank Stocks

Why I’m Greedily Buying Canadian Bank Stocks (and 2 I Like Today)

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Lately I've been buying Canadian bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks: Is it Game Over?

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Falling oil prices have suppressed profitability at companies like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU).

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Investing

These TSX Stocks Are on a Tear: Don’t Miss Out on the Rally!

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The Canadian stock Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KSX) has been on a tear lately due to its successful AI investments.

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Bank Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Watch in May

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Constellation Software is releasing earnings in May, and will be a stock worth watching for growth potential

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Investing

Better Dividend Buy: Enbridge Stock or Pembina Pipeline Stock?

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) is one of Canada's most popular high-yield stocks. Could a smaller pipeline company be even better?

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Investing

Passive Income: I’m on Track for $166/Month (Here’s How)

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Bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) drive the majority of my passive income.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Buy on the Dip

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Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy are beginning to look like attractive dip buys.

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Investing

3 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into Huge Retirement Savings

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Stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can be good tools to build wealth with if you use them properly.

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Bank Stocks

The U.S. Bank Crisis Isn’t Over: Here’s a Safer Canadian Bank

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The Royal Bank of Canada is one of the safest banks in the world.

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Bank Stocks

Bank on This: 5 Must-Own Canadian Financial Stocks for 2023

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EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is one of Canada's fastest-growing banks, and there are four others that are doing well, too.

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Tech Stocks

Is Tesla Stock a Buy in May 2023?

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Tesla stock is pretty popular, but could Canadian EV parts company Magna International be a better buy?

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Investing

Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock: Is it Finally a Buy?

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Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) stock crashed last year, but could it be a buy now?

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Bank Stocks

3 Safe Stocks for When Interest Rates Are Rising

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Large, well-capitalized banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank tend to perform well during periods of rising interest rates.

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: TD Bank Stock or Royal Bank Stock?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are both great banks. Which is the better buy?

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Investing

These Canadian Dividend Stocks Are a Great Way to Create Passive Income

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High-yield dividend stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) can add a lot of passive income to your portfolio.

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Investing

Got $1,000? 3 Places to Invest for May 2023

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Dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can be great places to park your money in May 2023.

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Bank Stocks

TD’s Merger Just Collapsed – Here’s Why That’s Good News

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank and First Horizon have agreed to end their merger. Here's why that's good news.

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Retirement
Investing

Retire in Style With These Top Dividend-Paying Stocks in Your Portfolio

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Dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) tend to do pretty well over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Value Hunters

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Dividend stocks like Suncor Energy offer good value for bargain hunters.

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Investing

How to Invest in an FHSA to Save for a House

| Andrew Button

You can hold stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) in a FHSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Can You Really Make $1,000/Month in Dividends?

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You can theoretically earn $1,000 per month with monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial, but is it realistic?

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Why I Keep Buying More Value Dividend Stocks

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I continue to buy dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) hand over fist.

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Dividend Stocks

The Federal Reserve Predicts a U.S. Recession: Here’s How to Prepare

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If the U.S. enters a recession that spills over to Canada, utilities like Fortis will be relatively safe.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy the Dip in These High-Yield Dividend Stocks?

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High-yield bank stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) may be good buys today.

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