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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

| Andrew Button

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

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy and 1 to Sell

| Andrew Button

Financial growth stocks like EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) are much cheaper than tech growth stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is one stock I might add to my RRSP in 2024.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 50 Shares of This Super Dividend Stock for $302/Year in Passive Income

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The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) pays a lot in dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

For a Shot at $5,000/Year in Passive Income, Buy 1,225 Shares of This TSX Stock

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock produces a lot of dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60

| Andrew Button

You have to delay taking CPP to boost your benefits, but you can get passive income sooner by investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Contribute to Your RRSP or TFSA First?

| Andrew Button

If you hold Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock in an RRSP or TFSA, you may pay less tax on it than…

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Dividend Stocks

BEGINNERS: Here are 2 Dividend Stocks to Get Your Portfolio Started!

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You can get a start on your dividend portfolio with quality stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD).

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Dividend Stocks

ENB Stock: Should You Buy the 6.5% Yield?

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock has a 6.5% dividend yield. Should you buy it?

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Dividend Stocks

Down 39%, Is BCE Stock a Buy at its Whopping 9% Yield?

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BCE (TSX:BCE) is boasting the highest dividend yield in Canada. Is it a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the TSX Composite?

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Should you buy high-yielding TSX stocks like BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)?

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons NOT to Claim CPP Benefits at Age 60

| Andrew Button

If you hold large amounts of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock, you may not need to take CPP at 60.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.5% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock has a 6.5% dividend yield.

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Tech Stocks

I Wouldn’t Touch This TSX Stock With a 10-Foot Pole

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I wouldn't touch Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) stock with a 10-foot pole.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 24% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is down 24% from its all-time high, but it could rise again.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP: 1 Trick to Boost Your Pension $4,998/Year (That’s Not Delaying)

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You can lower your CPP tax rate by making RRSP contributions. You can save further by holding dividend stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

Married? Have Kids? Grab These 5 CRA Tax Breaks

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You can transfer dividend income from stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) to your spouse and enjoy tax savings that…

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Tech Stocks

5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Be Millionaire Makers

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AI stocks like Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) are rallying in the markets.

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Dividend Stocks

Cutting This 1 Expense Could Save You Thousands in Retirement

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You can save a lot for retirement by cutting out expenses, and you can invest your savings in stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Secrets of RRSP Millionaires

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) can be good RRSP investments.

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Tech Stocks

If You Like Nvidia, Then You Will Love These 2 Hot AI Stocks

| Andrew Button

Hot AI stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX) have been rallying lately.

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