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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

Investing

Retirees: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for 2023

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) have been paying dividends to retirees for decades.

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Tech Stocks

Now’s Your Chance to Buy the Big Tech Stocks You Missed Out on

| Andrew Button

Tech stocks like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are down for the year, despite rising profits.

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Investing

Top Investors Are Buying These 3 TSX Stocks Hand Over Fist

| Andrew Button

Billionaire investors are buying Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) shares hand over fist.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks That Pay Dividends — What More Do You Need?

| Andrew Button

This year, I'm earning passive income from stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

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Energy Stocks

The 1 Canadian Energy Stock I’d Buy, Even if Oil Prices Stay Low

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) has fallen a lot since July. Is it still a buy?

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Could Take Off in 2023: Should You Board Now?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been beaten down badly. Here's why 2023 could be different.

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Investing

How to Earn $100/Month in Safe Passive Income

| Andrew Button

One way to get $100 per month in passive income is with monthly paying dividend stocks like Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL).

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Bank Stocks

Tiff Macklem Demands 2% Inflation – Will Bank Stocks Benefit?

| Andrew Button

Canada's central bank will need to hike interest rates to hit the 2% inflation target. Will banks like Royal Bank…

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Investing

A New Bull Market is Coming – 3 Cheap Stocks I’m Furiously Buying Before It Gets Here

| Andrew Button

Here's why I've been buying the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock in anticipation of a new bull market.

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Tech Stocks

Will Shopify Ever Be a $100 Billion Stock Again?

| Andrew Button

Shopify stock once had a $100 billion market cap. Could it get back there?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How I’m Making $1,250/Year in Passive Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

This year, I'm collecting $1,254 in dividend income from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and other stocks.

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Energy Stocks

3 Real Ways to Make $500 in Monthly Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Enbridge can provide $500 per month in passive income. What's the catch?

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Tech Stocks

2 Phenomenal Growth Stocks Down 70% That Could Rally in the Next Bull Market

| Andrew Button

Growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) are down 80% this year. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

This 1 CPP Change in 2023 Is Going to Hurt the Worst

| Andrew Button

CPP premiums will increase next year, but making RRSP contributions and holding dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)…

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Tech Stocks

Why I Own Alibaba Stock

| Andrew Button

Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) stock is a controversial stock that I'm happy to own.

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Energy Stocks

Down Big on Oil Stocks? Here’s Why You Might Not Want to Sell

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks have taken a breather but Suncor Energy remains cheap and has a high yield to boot.

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Cannabis Stocks

U.S. Legalization Won’t Save Cannabis Stocks

| Andrew Button

Some people think that U.S. legalization will save cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED), but it doesn't look likely.

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Bank Stocks

The Big Banks Predict Just a “Mild” Recession: Is it Safe to Buy Bank Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Banks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) predict a "mild" recession. Is it time to buy their shares?

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in a Recession

| Andrew Button

Established tech companies like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) fare better during recessions when compared to more speculative tech stocks.

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Investing

These Overlooked TSX Stocks Could Turbocharge Your Portfolio

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is one overlooked TSX stock that could supercharge your portfolio.

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Investing

Here’s Why I Just Bought Alibaba Stock

| Andrew Button

I recently added to my position in Alibaba (BABA) stock, a Chinese e-commerce giant similar to Shopify.

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Tech Stocks

ChatGPT Is Here: These 2 Tech Stocks Are Set to Be Massively Disrupted

| Andrew Button

Recently, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that generates text. Could Open Text (TSX:OTEX) be disrupted?

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Investing

Smarter Buy: Pembina Pipeline Stock or Enbridge?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) and Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) are both high-yield pipeline stocks. Which is better?

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Bank Stocks

Better TFSA Buy: Royal Bank Stock or a GIC?

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock has a pretty high yield, but can it beat a humble GIC?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Unjustifiably Cheap Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Button

Cheap stocks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) often have high dividend yields.

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Caution, careful
Tech Stocks

Proceed With Caution When Considering These 3 Ultra-Popular Stocks

| Andrew Button

Ultra-popular stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) come with certain risks.

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Tech Stocks

Is it Time to Buy e-Commerce Stocks?

| Andrew Button

E-commerce plays like Shopify stock are out of favour, but could be set for a breakout.

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Investing

These 3 Wealth-Protecting Investments Have Done Their Job in 2022

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) did their job protecting investors' wealth in 2022.

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Investing

CRA: 3 Big Changes Coming to 2023 Tax Breaks

| Andrew Button

TFSA contribution room is increasing in 2023, which is good news if you hold dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB).

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Investing

Better Buy: Berkshire Hathaway Stock or Brookfield?

| Andrew Button

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) stock is legendary, but could Canada's Brookfield Asset Management be even better?

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Much You’d Actually Have to Invest to Get Hundreds in Monthly Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

Can you earn several hundred dollars of passive income each month from Enbridge stock?

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Tech Stocks

Stock Split Watch: Is Constellation Software Next?

| Andrew Button

Many stocks that got to the same price as Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) split their stocks. Is CSU next?

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Energy Stocks

3 CPP Changes Coming in 2023 – What to Invest Your Accounts In

| Andrew Button

CPP premiums are increasing next year. You can lower your overall tax burden by holding stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYin…

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Canadian Bank Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Some bank stocks, like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) are doing well; others, not so much. Is it time to buy bank…

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Energy Stocks

The Best Oil Dividend Stock for a Decade of Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) has a high dividend it could keep paying for many years to come.

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Energy Stocks

Algonquin Power Stock Plummeted 34% in November – Is it a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

After a steep fall on a poor earnings release, value investors are taking a closer look at Algonquin Power &…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top E-Commerce Stocks to Buy in December 2022

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is a well-known Canadian e-commerce company. Is its stock a buy?

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Investing

4 Things to Know About Algonquin Stock in December 2022

| Andrew Button

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) stock is down, but did you know these four key facts about it?

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) stock has taken a significant dip. Is it buyable?

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Investing

How Investing in RY Stock Could Bring in Handsome Passive Income

| Andrew Button

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

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