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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

Dividend Stocks

2 Affordable Passive Income Stocks That Pay Monthly

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Some TSX stocks like Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA) pay dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is indispensable to North America's economy.

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Tech Stocks

Missed NVIDIA Stock? 2 Stocks With High-Flying Potential

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AI companies like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are cheaper than NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).

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Tech Stocks

Retirees: If You’re Not Investing in AI Stocks, You’re Giving Up Incredible Opportunity

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a defensive, high-dividend stock that is blazing trails in AI-based trading.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Most Popular Stocks on the TSX Today: Do You Own Them?

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Previously unloved TSX financial Manulife (TSX:MFC) is surprisingly in vogue this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Married Canadians: Save on Taxes by Combining Finances

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If you give your spouse money to buy Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock, the second-generation dividend income is taxed at their rate.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $500/Month

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High yield stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) can get you to $500 per month in passive income with surprisingly…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Boost Your CPP Pension

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If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) in a TFSA, you'll take home more income than if you'd…

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Dividend Stocks

The Bullish Market Left These 3 Stocks Behind, But They’re Buys Right Now

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The bullish market left Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock behind.

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Dividend Stocks

Meta Is Now a Dividend Stock, but This TSX Stock Is a Better Buy

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TSX dividend stock Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has a higher yield than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

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ETFs like iShares Canadian Quality Dividend ETF (TSX:DIV) have delivered admirable total returns.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $5,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can pay substantial amounts of dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

How TFSAs Help Regular Canadians Outperform the Rich

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Dividend stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can compound swiftly in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

3 AI Stocks for Cautious Investors

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Canadian tech company OpenText (TSX:OTEX) is the cheapest AI name in town.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits Not Enough? This Top Dividend Stock Can Help Fund Your Retirement

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Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) have funded many a retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn a TFSA Paycheque Every Month and Pay No Taxes on it

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Stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) pay you monthly. You can also earn monthly dividends through portfolio diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA – 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Tax-Free Gains

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Canadian stocks like Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) can make wise TFSA holdings.

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Should You Buy Air Canada Stock While it’s Below $18?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is below $18. Should you invest?

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance in 2024

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) has been a worthy TFSA holding over the years.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock to Buy if the Bank of Canada Keeps Cutting Rates

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is the kind of stock you want to be holding amid rising interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in These TSX Stocks Now and Retire With Peace of Mind

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) offer long term investment potential.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc’s Stock Price Is Falling: Should You Buy?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has an enormous dividend yield. Should you buy?

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Bank Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $4,750 in Annual Passive Income

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Bank stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) can produce over $4,750 in a maxed out TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Kings: Stocks Every Canadian Investor Should Own

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a true dividend King.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’ll Be Adding to My RRSP – Even With the S&P 500 at All-Time Highs

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Canadian stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) are looking cheap in 2024.

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Retirement

Discover the Best TFSA Stocks for a Worry-Free Retirement

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Canadian dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can make good TFSA holdings.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Blueprint: 4 Canadian Stocks to Secure Your Future

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Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can help you secure a wealthy retirement.

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Tech Stocks

BB Stock’s Dismal Earnings: I’ll Stay Away

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BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB) stock crashed after earnings. Here's why I'm still staying away.

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Dividend Stocks

The Average Canadian Stock Investor Owns This 1 Stock: Do You?

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Many Canadian investors hold Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Boost Your CPP Pension in 2024

| Andrew Button

It's not easy to boost your CPP benefits, but you can easily collect passive income from stocks like Canadian National…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $2,916.50 in Annual Tax-Free Income

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You can earn a lot of passive income by holding stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) in a TFSA.

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Bank Stocks

Want to Be a TFSA Millionaire? The CRA Says ‘Watch Out’

| Andrew Button

Holding blue chip stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is preferable to trying to get rich trading options.

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Dividend Stocks

Taking CPP at 70: Is it Worth the Wait?

| Andrew Button

If you hold Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock in an RRSP, the dividends can supplement your CPP payments.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

How to Earn Big TFSA Income the Canada Revenue Agency Can’t Tax

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Canadian dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can produce big TFSA income the Canada Revenue Agency can't tax.

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Tech Stocks

So, Canada Has AI Stocks, Eh?

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AI stocks like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are making waves in AI.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are 3 Phenomenal Reasons to Buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock Right Now

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is in the midst of a European expansion.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $299 Per Month Tax Free by Doing Nothing

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock can pay $299 per month in dividend income with a surprisingly small sum invested up…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Domination: The 7.6% Dividend Stock to Watch

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a 7.6% yield at today's prices.

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on NVIDIA? My Best Growth Stock Pick to Buy and Hold

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Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) is a Canadian AI stock to rival NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 10.51% to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Canadian stock Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is down 10.5%.

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