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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

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Dividend Stocks

3 TFSA Stocks I’m Eyeing for My 2024 Contribution

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In 2024, I'll be adding dividend stocks like Brookfield to my account.

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Tech Stocks

Alibaba Just Became a Dividend Stock… Could This TSX Stock be Next?

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Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) recently became a dividend stock. Could Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) be next?

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Asset Management: Diversified Assets and Diversified Income Streams

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has many different income streams, providing a degree of diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Infrastructure Stocks I’d Buy for 2024 and Beyond

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Canadian infrastructure stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) often offer high yields.

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Energy Stocks

Canada’s Pipeline Powerhouse: Is Enbridge’s Yield Too Good to Ignore?

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock has a 7.6% dividend yield. Is it a buy?

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Stock – Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock sports a 7.64% yield at today's prices. Can you trust the yield?

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Dividend Stocks

Down 11% Year to Date, Is BCE Stock a Buy Today?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) stock has a nearly 7.2% dividend yield. Can investors trust it?

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock a Buy?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been struggling lately, but it may now be a good value buy.

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: Royal Bank of Canada Stock or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

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The Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a great bank stock, but The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is arguably even better.

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Investing

Does Air Canada’s Recovery Indicate a Return to Dividend Payments?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has never paid a dividend, but that could change.

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Dividend Stocks

Bear-Proofing Your Portfolio: Resilient Canadian Stocks to Consider Now

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When recessions rear their ugly head, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) tends to outperform the market.

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Dividend Stocks

Are These the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for a High-Rate Environment?

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High-yield dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) can be perfect for high-rate environments.

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: The Best Energy Stocks for Fast-Growing Dividends

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TSX Energy stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) offer high dividend growth.

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Growth Stocks: Can They Withstand the Pressure of Rising Rates?

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Canadian stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) have risen this year. Can they continue doing so when treasury yields are so…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons I’m Buying Brookfield Stock Today

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock has taken a beating this year. Nevertheless, I continue buying it. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Down 60% in 2 Years, Is Shopify Stock a Buy Today?

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock is one of the best-performing TSX stocks this year. Can it keep up the momentum?

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $200/Month Tax Free!

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You can get $200 in monthly passive income with dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN).

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy in November 2023: Battery Stocks or EV Stocks?

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EV stocks are hot right now, but could battery stocks like Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC) be like "selling shovels in…

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Investing

Rising Rates: The Best ETF Strategies for Canadian Investors

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You can bet on high interest rates by investing in the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (TSX:XFN).

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, You Can Retire on Dividends: 3 Big Yields up to 8%

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a nearly 8% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Telecom Buy: Telus Stock or BCE?

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Telus (TSX:T) and BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) are two of Canada's favourite dividend stocks. Which is the better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Heads Up! This Little Known TSX Lender Has a 6.4% Yield

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock has a 7.1% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

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Dividend stocks like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) continue raising their dividends in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Each Month

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock is a classic high yield play. Can it get you $500 per month in passive…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Create $500 in Income Each Month for Retirement

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High-yield REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) can provide passive income in retirement.

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Bank Stocks

Banking on Stability: Canadian Banks With Consistent Dividend Yields

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Canadian banks like EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) offer consistent dividend yields.

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Bank Stocks

Why TD Bank Might Be the Dividend Play of the Decade

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a 4.7% dividend yield, and the dividend is rising at a rate of 8% per year.

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: The King of Dividends in the Banking Sector?

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a quality dividend stock. Is it the best bank stock in Canada, though?

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Energy Stocks

Is Fortis Stock a Buy?

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock has a high dividend yield and an excellent track record of dividend growth. Do these characteristics…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Stock – Buy, Sell or Hold?

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stock has a cheap valuation, but faces many risks.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,500? 2 Top Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

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Many Canadians have made small fortunes just by holding Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) stock long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 16% This Year, Can Telus Turn it Around?

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Telus (TSX:T) stock has fallen 16% this year. Can it stage a recovery?

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Here’s How to Make $1,000 Each Month in Retirement

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With monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN), you can get regular cash income paid to your RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP vs. TFSA: Which Is Better for Gen Z?

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Gen Z members can hold stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) in their RRSP or their TFSA. Which is better?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Utility Stocks for November 2023

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Canadian utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) have been proven dividend achievers.

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Canadian Bank Stocks or Fintech Stocks?

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Canadian bank stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) have done well over the years. Could fintech stocks be even…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in Retail Stocks When Everyone’s Talking About a Recession

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Discount retailers like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) tend to perform well during recessions.

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Dividend Stocks

Can’t Wait Until 70? Here’s the Next Best Age to Claim CPP, According to Experts

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The decision to take CPP at 70 is a tough one, but collecting dividends from Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock isn't.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This the Beginning of a Bear Market?

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You can prepare for a bear market by buying low-volatility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Bull Market Over Already?

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) currently has a sky-high 7.1% dividend yield.

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