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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

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Tech Stocks

Dogecoin SOARS 8,900% in 2021!

| Andrew Button

Dogecoin is truly soaring, as is HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE) stock. Should you invest?

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Investing

3 Keys to Retiring Rich

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If you want to retire rich, then it's best to hold investments like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Tech Stocks That Are Beating Amazon at Its Own Game

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TSX stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are beating Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) at its own game.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in May

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high yield in May, look no further than Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Tech Stocks

Coinbase vs. Bitcoin: Which Is a Better Investment?

| Andrew Button

You may have heard a lot about Coinbase (NYSE:COIN) stock lately, but is it better than buying Bitcoin itself?

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dollar Is FLYING high!

| Andrew Button

The Canadian dollar is flying, which may be good news for Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Likely Won’t Shut Down Line 5

| Andrew Button

Michigan wants Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) to shut down Line 5, but it probably won't.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Tech Stocks That Are Beating Their American Peers

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for great Canadian tech stocks, look no further than Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: Canada’s 3 Best Dividend ETFs!

| Andrew Button

If you like high dividend yields then you could consider buying the BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU).

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) DESTROYS Profit Expectations and Jumps 10%

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just posted its best quarter ever. Can it keep up the momentum?

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Coronavirus

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) New Refund Offer Looks Sweet!

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) recently improved its refund policy. Is this good news for investors?

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: A Stellar Dividend Growth Play

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock is backed by consistent dividend growth.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Last-Minute Tax Tips to Save You Money

| Andrew Button

You can save money on taxes by holding dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

Canada: Elon Musk Wants to Boost Your Internet Speed!

| Andrew Button

Elon Musk is offering Canadians high speed internet. How does it compare to conventional internet service from Rogers Communications Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Warren Buffett Has Owned

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett has owned several Canadian stocks over the years, including Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Tech Stocks

Dogecoin: Elon Musk’s Tweets Made This Millennial Rich!

| Andrew Button

People are getting rich off Dogecoin, but Bitcoin funds like the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) may be safer bets.

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Dividend Stocks

CN Railway (TSX:CNR) vs CP Railway (TSX:CP): Who Will Win?

| Andrew Button

CN Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are in a bidding war for a major U.S. railway. Who will…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Tax: The CRA Goes Hard After Crypto

| Andrew Button

The CRA is taxing Bitcoin, but you don't have to pay taxes on Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) if you hold…

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Tech Stocks

Coinbase Listing: Here’s Who Got Rich

| Andrew Button

Coinbase's (NASDAQ:COIN) IPO was a smash hit, but Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) could be even better.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks To Grab in April

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high yield in April, consider Canadian Utilities (TSX:SU) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Debt to Hit $1.4 Trillion!

| Andrew Button

With Canada's debt soaring, it helps to hold dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) in a TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

Cathie Wood Is Buying These 2 TSX Stocks Hand Over Fist

| Andrew Button

Lately Cathie Wood has been buying up Canadian stocks like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD).

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 TSX Value Stocks on Sale Right Now!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a cheap stock, look no further than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Budget 2021: CRB Getting Cut to $300 in July

| Andrew Button

The CRB is being slowly phased out but dividends from ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) may…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Could Be the Next Amazon

| Andrew Button

Cathie Wood says Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could be the next Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Is she right?

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Expects a $223 Million Payday From Schwab

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) expects $223 in earnings from Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) in the second quarter.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): What’s in the $5.9 Billion Bailout?

| Andrew Button

Recently, Air Canada (TSX:AC) got a $5.9 billion bailout package. It includes some eyebrow-raising points such as an equity stake.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much You Need to Retire At 40 With $35,000 Passive Income?

| Andrew Button

With a $500,000 position in Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock, you can get $35,000 a year in passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 2 Tax Mistakes That Could Get You Audited

| Andrew Button

Claiming too many questionable tax breaks can get you audited, but holding stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Tax Filing: 3 Quick Tips From the Canada Revenue Agency

| Andrew Button

Come tax time, you'll have to pay your dividend taxes on ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Just Snapped Up Another Juicy Deal

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) just inked a massive new deal. Here's why that's great news for the company.

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Tech Stocks

GameStop’s Biggest Short-Seller Got Destroyed in Q1

| Andrew Button

GameStop's (NYSE:GME) biggest short-seller got destroyed in Q1. Could this be bullish for BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB)?

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks That Pay Buckets of Income

| Andrew Button

If you like high-yield dividend stocks, then Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) may just be the stock for you.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top, Undervalued, High-Yield Stocks for April

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for undervalued, high-yield stocks to buy in April, consider banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).

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Dividend Stocks

Rising Inflation: Don’t Panic. Here’s a Good Inflation Hedge

| Andrew Button

Inflation is on the rise, but real estate has proven a great hedge against its worst effects. Perhaps it's worth…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA): Should You Buy the Cannabis Mega-Merger?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is about to merge with Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY). Should you buy the biggest cannabis merger ever?

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Investing

Too Nervous to Buy Bitcoin? Consider This Alternative

| Andrew Button

If you're too worried about security issues to buy Bitcoin, you could buy Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) instead.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Is Betting Big on Crypto

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has accepted crypto payments for a while. Now, it's even getting into DeFi.

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Top TSX Stocks

Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Biggest Deal Got Cancelled

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) had everything ready to go to complete a massive deal, but it backed out at the last…

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock: That Yield Won’t Last Forever

| Andrew Button

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock has a massive 4.7% yield, but it won't last forever.

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