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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

Stocks for Beginners

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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!

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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?

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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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Dividend Stocks

Which Telecom Giant Offers the Safer Dividend: Telus or BCE Stock?

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) are two of Canada's telco giants. Which has the safer dividend?

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Tech Stocks

Data-Driven Decisions: How AI Is Transforming the Stock Market

| Andrew Button

AI stocks like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are leading the machine learning revolution.

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Bank Stocks

CPP Benefits: Here’s How to Maximize Your Payout

| Andrew Button

It's tough to boost your CPP payout. Fortunately, you can supplement it instead with dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock Has a Higher Yield Than its Own Preferred Shares!

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock has an extraordinarily high yield. Should you buy the stock, or is it a yield trap?

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Dividend Stocks

How Sustainable is Canadian National Railway’s Dividend Amidst Rising Operating Costs?

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is experiencing a rise in fuel and labour costs. Will it have to cut its…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Set to Dominate the Global Market

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is rapidly taking market share in the e-commerce platform industry globally.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 13.5% in 5 Months, Is Fortis Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock is down 13.5%, yet the underlying company is performing quite well.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Emerging Markets and Dividend Growth Combined

| Andrew Button

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is not Canada's most popular bank stock, but it is one of the most interesting.

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Dividend Stocks

The Sad Truth About Maxing Out Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

RRSPs become taxable upon retirement. You may wish to invest some of your money in a Tax-Free Savings Account, with…

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Bank Stocks

Invest in Businesses, Not Stocks: 2 High-Yielders Worth Owning Today

| Andrew Button

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) currently has a sky high 7.4% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 11.6% in 1 Year, Is Scotiabank Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock is really taking a beating this year.

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Energy Stocks

Down 18% in 1 Year, Is ENB Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) stock price has fallen 18% in one year. It now has an 8.3% yield!

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Dividend Stocks

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Is a Better Buy Than Enbridge

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is well positioned for the year ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in the SPY Stock Basket

| Andrew Button

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY) is a good index fund, but don't neglect Canadian funds like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: Why I’m Stacking Brookfield Stock Now

| Andrew Button

Despite the falling stock price, I have been buying Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock.

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Tech Stocks

Decoding Profits: Best Canadian AI Companies to Invest in Right Now

| Andrew Button

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) stock is one of Canada's best AI companies.

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Dividend Stocks

AI Stocks Are Totally Overheated: Here’s What to Buy Instead

| Andrew Button

Passive-income stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) can pay you large dividends in retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Stock Is a Hidden Gem Among Dividend Kings

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) recently became a dividend king. Will it remain a hidden gem, or will its newfound status create…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Brookfield Stock Is Getting Interesting for October 2023

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock is starting to look pretty enticing ahead of October 2023.

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks On Sale in This Latest Tech Sell-off

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) went on sale in the latest tech sell-off.

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Dividend Stocks

This Ultra-High Yield Stock Just Hit a 52-Week Low, and it’s Still a Buy Today

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock recently hit a 52-week low. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

CPP Enhancement: Here’s How Much Your Benefits Could Increase

| Andrew Button

You may or may not receive higher CPP benefits thanks to CPP enhancement. You can receive passive income from Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits Will Be Higher for Millennials and Gen Z

| Andrew Button

Older Canadians won't get enhanced CPP, but they may invest in dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY).

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Stock: It’s Time to Buy the Dip

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock is getting cheap. The time has come to buy the dip!

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Tech Stocks

Before You Buy NVIDIA, Here’s an AI Stock I’d Buy First

| Andrew Button

NVIDIA (TSX:NVDA) is a great company, but one TSX AI stock is a better value.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks Are Crashing: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

As bank stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are crashing this year, should you go shopping for value plays?

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