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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

Recent Articles

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Utterly Destroy a $100,000 Portfolio

| Andrew Button

AktinsRéalis (TSX:ATRL) has a history of severe ethical problems.

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Dividend Stocks

How Splitting $30,000 Across 3 Stocks Could Generate $1,350 in Annual Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock generates a lot of dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Sectors Where Canada Actually Beats the United States

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has outperformed most U.S. energy stocks over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Put $14,000 to Work for Monthly TFSA Income

| Andrew Button

You can hold the Vanguard Canada High Dividend ETF (TSX:VDY) tax-free in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP and OAS Aren’t Enough: Here’s How to Fill the Gap

| Andrew Button

A fund like Vanguard FTSE High Dividend Canada ETF (TSX:VDY) can supplement your CPP and OAS.

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Dividend Stocks

The Typical TFSA Balance for Canadians Approaching 60

| Andrew Button

Many Canadian retirees hold the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in their TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Small-Print TFSA Rules Affecting U.S. Stocks

| Andrew Button

You won't pay taxes if you hold the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs I’d Lock Into a TFSA and Never Touch

| Andrew Button

I hold iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in my TFSA to this very day.

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Dividend Stocks

Everything Investors Should Understand About BCE’s Dividend Right Now

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a volatile dividend history.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Superstars That Could Beat the Market in 2026: Get In Now

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is down from an all-time high set years ago, despite rising fuel prices.

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Investing

What the Average Canadian TFSA Looks Like at Age 50

| Andrew Button

The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) can contribute income to your TFSA.

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Investing

A Perfect May TFSA Stock With a 3.8% Payout, Paid Monthly

| Andrew Button

Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Retirement

How Much a Typical 45-Year-Old Has in TFSA and RRSP Accounts

| Andrew Button

Many Canadians hold index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in their RRSPs and TFSAs.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) looks like a pretty solid long-term hold.

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Dividend Stocks

The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: Here’s What I’d Buy in a TFSA Now

| Andrew Button

BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) could be a good choice following the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate decision.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Generate $500/Month Tax-Free Using a TFSA

| Andrew Button

You can make $500 per month holding RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) units.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks Positioned to Surge as 2026 Unfolds

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is down from its peak but could soar in the recovery.

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Use Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution Room in 2026

| Andrew Button

I've been getting good returns from the Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) shares I've been holding in my TFSA this year.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Sustainable Stocks for Passive Income in 2026

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a very sustainable stock.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Button

You can build a private pension with stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Investing

This Practically Perfect 4% REIT Pays Monthly

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) has a 4% yield paid out monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies That’ve Been Quietly Raising Their Dividend Payouts

| Andrew Button

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (TSX:CP) increased its dividend 17.5%!

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Investing

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

| Andrew Button

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Index ETF (TSX:VEE) is a great value.

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Investing

BCE or Telus: Which TSX Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

| Andrew Button

BCE (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) are two of Canada's telco giants. Which is better?

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Income ETF Yields 3.5% — and it Deserves a Closer Look

| Andrew Button

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) has a 3.5% yield.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

If You Missed the RRSP Deadline, Here’s the Most Important Move to Make Next

| Andrew Button

You can't make further RRSP contributions for 2025, but you can hold ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index…

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring? $1 Million Isn’t Enough Anymore

| Andrew Button

$1,000,000 invested in iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) doesn't provide enough income to retire on.

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Tech Stocks

Why AI Data Centres Could Be Canada’s Next Big Investment Opportunity

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIPC)(TSX:BIP.UN) is a Canadian company making big moves in AI data centres.

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock I’d Seriously Consider If I Had $7,000 in TFSA Room

| Andrew Button

If I had just $7,000 in TFSA room to invest, I'd seriously consider Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEPC)(TSX:BEP.UN) stock.

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Investing

Here’s My Highest Conviction Canadian Stock to Buy Right Now

| Andrew Button

Opportunity can be found by focusing on overlooked parts of the market like the hard assets of Brookfield Corp.

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Dividend Stocks

The Small-Print TFSA Rule That Affects Your U.S. Stocks

| Andrew Button

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is 100% tax-free if held in a TFSA. U.S. utility stocks aren't.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors Take Note — The CRA Is Actively Watching for These Red Flags

| Andrew Button

Holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in your TFSA can spare you scrutiny for non-approved investments.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Meaningful Passive Income Portfolio Starting With Just $25,000

| Andrew Button

You can start building passive income with $25,000 invested in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Stocks I’d Feel Most Comfortable Buying and Holding Forever

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a stock I'd probably be willing to hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Dropped 6.8% – Here’s Why I’d Buy It Anyway

| Andrew Button

Gas station company Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has crashed 6.8% during a fuel bull market.

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Dividend Stocks

The U.S. Economy Is Slowing Down — These 3 Canadian Stocks Look Built to Keep Delivering

| Andrew Button

Fortis (TSX:FTS) can keep on paying dividends even with the economy slowing down.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies That Are Actually Finding a Way to Win Amid Trade Tensions

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock has been killing it despite trade tensions.

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Stock That Could Be Positioned for a Strong Run in 2026 and Beyond

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEPC) could have a strong run in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants Worth Buying While Rates Stay on Hold

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) can profit with the Bank of Canada holding rates steady.

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Dividend Stocks

The Everyday Companies Bay Street Is Ignoring — but Main Street Can’t Live Without

| Andrew Button

Bay Street ignores Metro (TSX:MRU), but main street can't eat without it.

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