Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Life After CERB: How to Keep Your $2,000/Month!

July 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you want to build up a passive-income stream that DOESN'T expire, consider the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Update: Canadian Home Prices Jumped 6.5% in June!

July 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the housing market heating up, it could be a good time to invest in REITs like RioCan Real Estate…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock After BoA’s Earnings?

July 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

An American bank's earnings release could tell us what's in store for Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) in Q2.

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COVID-19: Will the Second Wave Crash the Stock Market?

July 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

A second wave of COVID-19 could put the economy in jeopardy by tanking airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Credit-Rating Downgrade Is Bad for Shareholders

July 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch. That's bad news for shareholders.

Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 COVID-19 Benefits Still Available in July!

July 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

While COVID-19 benefits are still available, you can wean yourself off them with index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Will Handing Executives $10 Million in Severance Pay Save Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock?

July 18, 2020 | Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) is giving its outgoing CEO $17.5 million, including $10 million in severance pay.

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Dividend Stocks

Economists: Millennials and Teens Living at Home Get $11.8 BILLION From the CERB!

July 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

With all the CERB money being handed out, you may have to pay higher taxes on investments like Fortis Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: 22% of Canadians Have Applied for the CERB

July 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

If taxes rises to pay for the CERB, then stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) will become less tax efficient.

Dividend Stocks

This Battered Energy Stock Has a 7.75% Yield: Should You Buy?

July 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

After taking a beating in the COVID-19 market crash, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a 7.75% yield.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Tech Stocks That Thrived Despite COVID-19!

July 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

Despite the financial devastation caused by COVID-10, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) thrived in 2020.

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Tech Stocks

With Canada’s Deficit at $343 Billion, Is the TFSA in Danger?

July 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the deficit rising, will the government axe the TFSA to capture more taxes from stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)?

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Dividend Stocks

Why a 2nd Wave of COVID-19 Would Be Financially Disastrous for Canadian Retirees

July 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

If a second wave of COVID-19 hits, retirees will be safe with bond funds like the BMO Mid-Term Investment Grade…

Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Hits $1,447: Is a New Tech Bubble Here?

July 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

If a new tech bubble is indeed here, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could be hit hard.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: Is Your CERB Money Here to Stay?

July 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

Some think the CERB will become permanent. It won't, but dividends from the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) are.

Tech Stocks

CRA Fines Quebec Man $500k: Is There a LEGAL Way to Avoid Taxes?

July 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

Avoiding taxes is a risky business, but by holding stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA, you can do…

Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Debt to Hit $1.2 TRILLION: What Does This Mean for Investors?

July 13, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're concerned about Canada's national debt, then it's best to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a…

Dividend Stocks

CN Railway (TSX:CNR) Walks Off COVID-19 and Ships Record Grain

July 13, 2020 | Andrew Button

After shipping record grain, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) looks set for another solid quarter.

Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) the Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

July 11, 2020 | Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) is a worthy stock, but it's no Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Coronavirus

Ottawa Forecasts a $343 Billion Deficit: How Should You React to This?

July 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the government's unprecedented deficit, you'd be wise to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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Uh-Oh! Another Air Canada (TSX:AC) Refund Controversy Just Erupted!

July 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

A new refund controversy reveals Air Canada's (TSX:AC) precarious financial situation.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 Benefits You Can Still Get After the CERB Runs Out!

July 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can still get cash benefits available after CERB expires, but ultimately you'll need investments like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

Tech Stocks

Could BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

July 8, 2020 | Andrew Button

After ditching smartphones for software, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is seeing considerable success.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons You Can’t Invest Like Warren Buffett

July 8, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can't get superior returns like Warren Buffett, but you can get average returns with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in July

July 7, 2020 | Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is looking good in July... As are two other high-yield dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Calculate the CPP Taxes You Owe the CRA

July 7, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), the dividends received can influence your tax rate.

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CANADIANS: 2 Ways to Stay Afloat Financially After the CERB Expires

July 7, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're worried that your CERB money is about to expire, consider buying ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index…

Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Breaks His Silence With a $10 Billion Natural Gas Bet!

July 6, 2020 | Andrew Button

After being famously quiet during the COVID-19 market crash, Warren Buffett is betting on natural gas -- a bullish sign…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Below $18 Again: Should You Invest?

July 6, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock keeps sliding, as the rest of the market recovers. Here are some reasons why.

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BIDDING WARS Hit Canada’s Housing Market: Did You Miss Your Chance to Buy?

July 6, 2020 | Andrew Button

While Canada's housing market is showing mixed signals, REITs like NorthWest Healthcare Properties (TSX:NWH.UN) may be solid buys.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Is the Stock a Buy in 2020?

July 5, 2020 | Andrew Button

After its successful pivot to software, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is looking better than before.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Stop Worrying About Heavy CPP & OAS Taxes

July 4, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can lower your CPP & OAS taxes by holding investments like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Earn $2,000 Tax-Free and Pay No RRSP Withdrawal Penalties!

July 3, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you hold ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA, you can earn up to…

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Got $3,000? 3 Stocks to Buy if the Market Dips Again

July 2, 2020 | Andrew Button

Stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) provide safe income amid market crashes.

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Dividend Stocks

RETIREES: This CRA Emergency Measure Lets You Keep More RRSP Money!

July 1, 2020 | Andrew Button

Thanks to the CRA's RRIF emergency measure, you can keep more shares in companies like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) tax sheltered.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Cancels 30 Routes and Loses $20 Million a Day

July 1, 2020 | Andrew Button

Faced with $20 million DAILY losses, Air Canada (TSX:AC) is cancelling 30 routes to stem cash bleed.

Dividend Stocks

Pressure on Huawei Is Building But 1 Canadian 5G Stock Will Avoid the Fallout

July 1, 2020 | Andrew Button

Unlike some Canadian telcos, Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) has managed to avoid the Huawei situation.

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Dividend Stocks

PARENTS: 3 CRA Tax Breaks That Could Save You Money!

June 30, 2020 | Andrew Button

Thanks to the RESP, you can invest for your child's future with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks: Are the Dividends Safe?

June 30, 2020 | Andrew Button

After news that U.S. banks will be cutting their dividends, are Canadian banks like the Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) safe?

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Still Make You Rich?

June 30, 2020 | Andrew Button

Over the past five years, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has made many investors rich. Can it do the same for investors…

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