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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

Building a $35,500 Passive-Income Stream With Just $500 Monthly Investments

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Buying iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) over dates could eventually take you there.

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Investing

Where Could Air Canada Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Here's why Air Canada stock is still at a relatively low level, and why I think it will be at…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Grow a $10,000 TFSA Into $100,000

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You can turn $10,000 into $100,000 by holding index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Dividend Stocks

How Much You Really Need to Invest in a TFSA to Make $600 a Month

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$100,000 invested in First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock produces over $600 per month.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Take a Good Look at XIC

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The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is an RRSP favourite.

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $42,000 TFSA That Can Weather Market Volatility

| Andrew Button

A $42,000 60/40 portfolio with ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) can weather volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Metro Inc While it’s Below $110?

| Andrew Button

Metro Inc (TSX:MRU) is Canada's challenger grocery store.

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Dividend Stocks

The $7,000 TFSA Method That Could Transform Your Financial Future

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$7,000 invested in stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS) can go a surprisingly long way.

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Dividend Stocks

The $15,000 Investment Approach That Could Secure Your Financial Future

| Andrew Button

By dollar-cost averaging into index funds like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) you can secure your financial future.

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $21,000 TFSA That Generates Growing Income

| Andrew Button

TSX stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) produce growing income.

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Dividend Stocks

Recent Dip Buyers Won Big: 3 Stocks That Could Repeat the Feat

| Andrew Button

The ongoing dip in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock looks very buyable.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That’ll Be Easy to Hold for 20 Years

| Andrew Button

Quality energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) can be great long-term holds.

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Dividend Stocks

The $7,000 TFSA Strategy That Could Transform Your Retirement

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You can make $7,000 go a long way by dollar cost averaging into stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest $5,900 in the TSX Today

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I would invest money in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock and two others.

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Bank Stocks

Where Will TD Bank Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is beating the market this year.

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Warrior Yields 4.65% and Trades at a Historical Discount

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has a 4.6% dividend yield.

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Investing

I’d Put $7,000 in This Monthly Income Powerhouse Before it Surges Higher

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock has compounded at 9.5%

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Monthly Income Stock to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for monthly income, Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is a pick worth considering.

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Bank Stocks

The Smartest Income Play to Buy With $4,600 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) provide passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in This Discounted Monthly Dividend Payer for Lifetime Income

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BMO Monthly Income ETF (TSX:ZMI) provides consistent monthly dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Turn $7,000 Into $1,400 Annual Passive Income

| Andrew Button

You can get considerable dividend income from BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Investing

How I’d Create Substantial Passive Income With a $7,000 Investment Today

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) is a quality dividend stock that could provide a lot of passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Commodity Stock to Buy With $1,400 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is a top commodity player with diversified lines of business

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Investing

The TSX at All-Time Highs: How I Saw This Outperformance Coming

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is still cheap despite the TSX's all-time high.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy on the Dip

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Beaten-down stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) can, at times, present opportunity.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Crushes Q2 Earnings and Rallies 3.5%!

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) just widely beat earnings.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of Enbridge You Need to Get $5,000 in Annual Dividends

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If you invest $5,000 per year in Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock, here's how much you could earn in passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX at All-Time Highs: Here’s What’s Cheap and Actually Worth Buying

| Andrew Button

Despite the TSX's all-time high, energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) remain cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Exactly How I Use My TFSA and RRSP to Make $5,600 in Annual Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Here's how much dividend income I get from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Coronavirus

Why I’m Holding My Air Canada Stock Despite Recent Turbulence

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is down this year, but I'm holding the line.

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Bank Stocks

This Monthly Income Machine Yields 6.6% and Looks Like a Steal!

| Andrew Button

Monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) often have high yields.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. and China Cut Tariffs 115%: What Does it Mean for Canada?

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Brookfield (TSX:BN) will likely make big moves.

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your Retirement With This 6.7% Monthly Dividend Stock

| Andrew Button

If you want monthly dividend income, consider an investment in First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest REIT to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is an intriguing REIT buy.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

| Andrew Button

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

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Invest $15,000 in These High-Yielding Dividend ETFs for Passive Income

| Andrew Button

iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XEI) has a very high yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 18% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is down 18% from all-time highs.

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Investing

Where I’d Allocate $10,000 in Canadian Value Stocks for Future Growth

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Here's where I'd allocate $10,000 in Canadian value stocks for future growth.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Bet on This TSX Stock That’s Attracting Attention From Major Investors

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is attracting attention from major investors.

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Bank Stocks

Here’s Exactly How Many Shares of TD Bank You’d Need for $5,000 in Annual Dividends

| Andrew Button

You needn't invest a whole lot to get $5,000 in dividend income from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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