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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

These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

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Dividend stocks like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) continue raising their dividends in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Each Month

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock is a classic high yield play. Can it get you $500 per month in passive…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Create $500 in Income Each Month for Retirement

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High-yield REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) can provide passive income in retirement.

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Bank Stocks

Banking on Stability: Canadian Banks With Consistent Dividend Yields

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Canadian banks like EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) offer consistent dividend yields.

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Bank Stocks

Why TD Bank Might Be the Dividend Play of the Decade

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a 4.7% dividend yield, and the dividend is rising at a rate of 8% per year.

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: The King of Dividends in the Banking Sector?

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a quality dividend stock. Is it the best bank stock in Canada, though?

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Energy Stocks

Is Fortis Stock a Buy?

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock has a high dividend yield and an excellent track record of dividend growth. Do these characteristics…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Stock – Buy, Sell or Hold?

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stock has a cheap valuation, but faces many risks.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,500? 2 Top Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

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Many Canadians have made small fortunes just by holding Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) stock long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 16% This Year, Can Telus Turn it Around?

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Telus (TSX:T) stock has fallen 16% this year. Can it stage a recovery?

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Here’s How to Make $1,000 Each Month in Retirement

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With monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN), you can get regular cash income paid to your RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP vs. TFSA: Which Is Better for Gen Z?

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Gen Z members can hold stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) in their RRSP or their TFSA. Which is better?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Utility Stocks for November 2023

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Canadian utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) have been proven dividend achievers.

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Canadian Bank Stocks or Fintech Stocks?

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Canadian bank stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) have done well over the years. Could fintech stocks be even…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in Retail Stocks When Everyone’s Talking About a Recession

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Discount retailers like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) tend to perform well during recessions.

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Dividend Stocks

Can’t Wait Until 70? Here’s the Next Best Age to Claim CPP, According to Experts

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The decision to take CPP at 70 is a tough one, but collecting dividends from Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock isn't.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This the Beginning of a Bear Market?

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You can prepare for a bear market by buying low-volatility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Bull Market Over Already?

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) currently has a sky-high 7.1% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Steps to Start Living Off Income From Dividend Stocks

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Banks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) can provide passive income that pays you in retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits: Will They Be There When You Retire?

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CPP benefits may or may not be paid, but Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) dividends have been paid for 50 consecutive years!

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis: Should You Buy This 4.4% Yield Dividend King?

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) already has a 4.3% dividend yield, and the yield could go higher still.

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Dividend Stocks

Think Your TFSA Won’t Be Taxed? Think Again

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Your TFSA can be taxed, but it likely won't be if you hold a small position in Royal Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus and BCE Inc: It’s Finally Over

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Telus (TSX:T) stock has been beaten down. Now, the worst may be over.

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest $2,000 Right Now

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Dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) could be a sensible place to invest $2,000 right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Interest Rates Are Rising, and I’m Buying These Stocks Because of it

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I'm buying bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) to capitalize on high interest rates.

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks You’ll Regret Not Buying in the Next Bear Market

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) could become enticing again in the next bear market.

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Stocks for Beginners

Wait! Don’t Panic-Sell Your Stocks! (Here’s How)

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If you hold speculative stocks you might end up panic selling, if you hold quality stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD)…

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Coronavirus

1 TSX Stock Down 60% That Could Bounce Back Stronger

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock got severely beaten down in the March 2020 COVID crash. Here's why it's probably not going…

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Dividend Stocks

Buyer Beware: Trading Options Will Give You a Scare!

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Day trading options is risky, holding quality stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is less so.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Disability Benefits: There’s a 90% Chance You’re Not Eligible

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You may not be able to get CPP disability benefits but you can get dividend income from Royal Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Take CPP Benefits at Age 60? Do This First

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If you take CPP benefits at 60 you'll get a lower payout, but you may be able to make up…

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Bank Stocks

Better Than GICs: First National Financial Stock Pays a Magnificent 6.7% Yield

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock has a high yield. Can you trust it?

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Stock a Buy?

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BCE (TSX:BCE) stock has a very high dividend yield. Does that make it a buy?

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Cannabis Stocks

Buyer Beware: Canopy Growth Stock Is at Risk of a Bigger Drop

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Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) stock has given investors a rough ride. Here's why it could get worse.

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Dividend Stocks

What Every Canadian Retiree Needs to Know About Rising Interest Rates

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Canadian companies like First National Financial (TSX:FN) benefit from rising interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Rising From the Ashes: Canadian Stocks Bouncing Back Stronger

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is one Canadian stock bouncing back swiftly from the beating it took in 2022.

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Tech Stocks

AI Unleashed: The Stocks Poised to Dominate the Decade

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Tech stocks like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are well positioned to thrive in the decade ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60

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Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD) stock has a very high dividend-growth rate. It may be helpful in supplementing your CPP benefits.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits: Here’s How Much You Could Earn by Delaying

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By delaying taking CPP, you could boost your benefits. If you can't wait to retire, you could consider investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Be a TFSA Millionaire? Beware the Tax Man

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It's best to buy and hold stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) in a TFSA rather than engage in day…

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