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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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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 65 in Canada

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You need income in retirement. Canadian banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) provide such income.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Too Late to Buy Brookfield Stock?

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) releases earnings today.

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Investing

I Was Wrong About Air Canada Stock

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I had the wrong take on Air Canada (TSX:AC) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dividend Stocks

Alimentation Couche-Tard: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has had a great run historically. Will it continue?

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Bank Stocks

Forget AI: 3 Bank Stocks to Buy Instead

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Bank stocks like EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) are much cheaper than AI stocks, despite in many cases having comparable growth.

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy 3 Stocks in 2024, I’d Pick These

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) is one of the stocks I'd buy if I could buy just three.

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Bank Stocks

This Under-the-Radar Canadian Stock Rose 244% in 4 Years

| Andrew Button

There are few financial stocks doing better than EQB Inc (TSX:EQB).

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Dividend Stocks

Hey, Canadian Investors: You Can Do Better Than the S&P 500. Buy This ETF Instead

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iShares S&P/TSX Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) has more dividend income than the S&P 500.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Companies I’m Watching Closely This Earnings Week

| Andrew Button

I will be watching Brookfield Renewable Corporation's (TSX:BEPC) earnings release closely.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Will BCE Pay in Dividends This Year?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a big dividend yield. How much will it pay out this year?

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Will Bank of Nova Scotia Pay in Dividends This Year?

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock has a 6.66% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Disability Benefit in 2024

| Andrew Button

If you have dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) in your TFSA, you can withdraw your proceeds to help cover…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Stock Is Rising, but I’m Worried About This One Thing

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) stock has been one of the best performers on the TSX this year, but I do have…

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest $5,000 in May 2024

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I'm investing money in dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) in April 2024.

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Investing

How Long Will Air Canada Underperform the TSX Composite

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) has been underperforming the TSX for years. Will it recover?

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Bank Stocks

Scotiabank Stock Has a High Yield, But Is it a Buy?

| Andrew Button

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock is very cheap and high yielding, but faces a lot of currency risk.

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Investing

What to Expect From Air Canada Stock in 2024

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) has recovered from COVID-19, but its stock hasn't.

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Energy Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Suncor Stock?

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Dividend stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) pay a lot of dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Rare Situations Where it Makes Sense to Take CPP at 60

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If you get lots of dividends from stocks like Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM), you may be able to get away…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Suncor: This Growth Stock is Poised for a Potential Bull Run

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock has been on a great run, but Brookfield Renewable Corporation (TSX:BEPC) has better growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock: Why I’d Buy the Dip

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock has experienced some turbulence, but has a good M&A strategy.

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Bank Stocks

TD Stock: Why I Reversed Course

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is one stock I reversed course on in a big way.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60 in 2024

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Dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) can provide passive income that supplements your CPP payments.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Magnificent Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in April

| Andrew Button

High yield stocks like BCE (TSX:BCE) can add a lot of income to your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

By making RRSP contributions, you can lower your after-tax CPP amount. You can then use the RRSP space to invest…

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Tech Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Canadian AI stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX) are changing the game.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 65 in 2024

| Andrew Button

CPP doesn't pay much but you can supplement it with dividends from stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Bulletproof Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $10,000

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You can build a passive-income portfolio with stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian REITs to Buy in April 2024

| Andrew Button

REITs with modest amounts of debt, like Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), can be good investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus a Buy?

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Telus Inc (TSX:T) has a high dividend yield, but is it worth it on the whole?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Beat Inflation

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) offer relatively safe dividends.

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Tech Stocks

1 Stock I’d Drop From the “Magnificent 7” and 1 I’d Add

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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is part of the Magnificent Seven, but Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is growing faster.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Under-$50 Dividend Stock to Buy for Monthly Passive Income

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) is a high-yield monthly-pay dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Shopify Fell 1.83% Monday

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) crashed 1.83% Monday. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond Canadian Bank Stocks: 3 Insurance Plays With Nice Dividends

| Andrew Button

Insurance stocks like Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) often have high yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 2 REITs to Play Lower Rates

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) specializes in the East Coast market, where borrowers aren't as stressed as they are in Ontario…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 65 in 2024

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can supplement the income you get from CPP.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Air Canada a Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is very cheap. Does that make it a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Stock Is Rallying: Should You Invest?

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) are rising with oil pries.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a high dividend yield. Should you buy it?

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