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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

Bank Stocks

Canadian Income Stocks: The Best Banks for Your Buck

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Bank stocks like Bank of Montreal may be good buys at today's prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

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Dividend stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can be great long-term holds.

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Tech Stocks

The Rise of ChatGPT: 3 Unstoppable AI Stocks That Are Rallying in 2023

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Canadian AI stocks like Kinaxis are rallying in 2023.

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Investing

Bank of Canada to Raise Interest Rates Again: Should You Invest?

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Banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) can do well when interest rates are high.

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Investing

Little-Known Fact: TFSAs CAN Be Taxed!

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If you day trade stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) in a TFSA, you might end up getting taxed.

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Investing

How to Grow $100,000 to $1 Million in Retirement Savings

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Significant returns can be achieved by investing your retirement savings in stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify’s Stock a Buy?

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock has been on a tear lately. Is it getting overheated?

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Bank Stocks

CPP Benefits: Don’t Miss the Coming Increase!

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Your CPP benefits are about to increase! Here's how to supplement them today using your RRSP or TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

A New Bull Market Has Arrived – Here’s What I Bought

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This year I bought bank stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD), along with some foreign stocks and semiconductors.

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Dividend Stocks

Want $170 in Monthly Dividend Income? Invest $40,800 in High-Yield Stocks

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You can get a lot of dividend income coming in with dividend stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS).

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Tech Stocks

Are Shopify and Lightspeed Stocks Getting Overheated?

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Shopify and Lightspeed are rallying this year.

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Tech Stocks

NVIDIA Is Soaring: This Disruptive Canadian Chip Stock Could Be Next

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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is getting expensive. Could POET Technologies (TSXV:PTK) be better?

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Just Wait to Retire for Higher CPP Benefits: Investing Now May Be a Better Play

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You can supplement your CPP benefits with dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Stock Is Way Undervalued Today

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock is very undervalued at today's prices.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stable Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Forever

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This year, I'm holding dividend-paying bank stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank.

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth – Will it Ever Recover?

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Canopy Growth Corp stock has been tumbling for years. Can it ever recover?

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Investing

CPP Benefits: 2 Keys to Boosting Your Retirement Income

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You can supplement your CPP benefits by investing in stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Tech Stocks

This FinTech Company’s Impressive Results Show Why It’s a Stock to Watch

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Lightspeed Commerce stock is putting out big growth numbers. It's one to watch, but is it one to buy?

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Bank Stocks

How to Pay Off Debt and Get Rich in 20 Years

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Once you've paid off all of your high-interest debt, you may wish to consider investing in dividend stocks like Royal…

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Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Is an Underestimated Gem

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Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) is one of the best-run companies in Canada.

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Investing

Not Sure When You Can Retire? How to Boost Your CPP Benefits to Get There Faster

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You can boost your CPP by waiting longer to retire. You can supplement your CPP income with dividend stocks like…

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Bank Stocks

Can TD Bank Stock Rebound to $90 in 2023?

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) went over $90 earlier this year. Can it reach that level again?

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Bank Stocks

CPP Benefits: The Amount Is Set to Increase!

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CPP payments are set to increase, and dividends from stocks like Royal Bank of Canada may increase even more!

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Dividend Stocks

Can’t Wait 5 Years to Boost Your CPP? Supplement it Instead

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You can supplement your CPP with dividend stocks like Brookfield Asset Management.

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Energy Stocks

Forecast: What’s Next for Canadian Oil Stocks?

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Canadian oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) may be worth buying if oil dips below $65.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy the Dip: 2 All-Star Dividend Stocks on Sale in June

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Dividend stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) are starting to look enticing.

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Is This 4.26% Yield a Buy?

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock has a 4.3% dividend yield, but is it a buy?

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Investing

If You’d Invested $2,500 in BCE Stock in 2003, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) stock has risen considerably since 2003. Here's how much you'd have today if you'd invested in it…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Telus Stock or BCE Shares?

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Telus and BCE are two of Canada's best-known telecom stocks.

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Bank Stocks

What’s Next for Royal Bank Stock as the Economy Drifts?

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a lot of big things coming up in 2023.

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Investing

Diversify Your Portfolio With these 3 Canadian ETFs for June 2023

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Index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund can be good long-term investments.

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Tech Stocks

AI Revolution: These Canadian Companies Are Leading the Charge

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Canadian tech companies like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are leading the charge in AI.

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Investing

Why Shopify Stock Keeps Going Up

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Shopify stock keeps going up, despite signs that the valuation is getting steep.

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Dividend Stocks

Safeguarding Your Wealth: 5 Safe Stocks to Buy in a Rising Interest Rate Market

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Established companies like the Canadian National Railway tend to be relatively safe in tough economic conditions.

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Dividend Stocks

Investing for Retirement? Check Out These Dividend-Paying Stocks in Canada

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Dividend-paying stocks like First National Financial are on sale in June 2023.

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Investing

Are Airline Stocks a Good Buy in June 2023?

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Airlines like Air Canada (TSX:AC) still haven't recovered from their COVID-19 era slump. Are they buys today?

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Stocks for Beginners

Passive Income: How I Got to $2,000/Year After Just 4 Years of Saving

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I got to $2,000/year in passive income partially by buying bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Bank Stocks

Interest Rates: Is Canada’s Mortgage Debt a Ticking Time Bomb?

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If Canada's rising interest rates lead to a wave of defaults, banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank could be in trouble.

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Tech Stocks

AI Hype Is Picking Up Steam: Should You Buy the Bounce?

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AI stocks rallied when NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) beat earnings. Could Canadian AI stock Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) be next?

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Investing

CPP Pension: 1 Move to Increase Your Benefits by $5,940 Per Year

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High-moat stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) can supplement your CPP.

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