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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

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Safe Dividend Stocks That Could Earn $5,000 a Year!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for an "ultra-safe" retirement dividend stock, a utility like Algonquin power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) could fit…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Pushing a 9% Yield: Can This Last?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) dividend yield was 8.9% as of this writing. Can this nearly 9%-yielding beast really last?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Your CPP Taxes Will Increase in 2021!

| Andrew Button

CPP taxes are set to rise in 2021, but you can save on taxes by holding stocks like Royal Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock: BEWARE the 2nd Wave

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock remains vulnerable to a second wave of COVID-19.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Billionaire Got $200 Million Richer on Election Day

| Andrew Button

Tobias Lütke of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) got at least $200 million richer on election day.

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Dividend Stocks

This Expert Predicted Donald Trump’s 2016 Win: Now He’s Revealing His Bet for 2020!

| Andrew Button

One expert thinks that banks and energy stocks will benefit from a Trump win. Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) seems to fit…

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Dividend Stocks

PANDEMIC PAY: The CRA and Service Canada Offer $500-$573 a Week!

| Andrew Button

The federal government is offering $500 to $573 a week, which may help keep companies like Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A)…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pensioners: How to Get $3,224 Tax-Free Per Year and Avoid OAS Clawbacks!

| Andrew Button

If you're a retiree, you could get an extra $3,224 per year tax-free by holding Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Stocks for a Biden Win — and 1 for Trump!

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) could benefit from fewer trade issues under a Biden presidency.

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Investing

These 3 Stocks Could Soar No Matter Who Wins the Election

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a "safe" stock to hold through the U.S. election, consider Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL).

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Market Signal Says Donald Trump Will Lose the U.S. Election

| Andrew Button

Stock market moves suggest that Donald Trump will lose. What does that mean for ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Shareholders: SELL While You Still Can!

| Andrew Button

Faced with a second wave of COVID-19 and increased travel restrictions, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is looking pretty bad.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Is Up 2,440% Since Trump Was Elected

| Andrew Button

Since Donald Trump was re-elected, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has risen a whopping 2,440%.

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Dividend Stocks

Wall Street Is Betting Big on Joe Biden

| Andrew Button

Wall Street firms are hoping that Joe Biden wins. Stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) would certainly benefit.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Stocks I’d Avoid at All Costs

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is one stock I'd avoid at all costs. Two others also make the list.

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Coronavirus

MARKET CRASH: Stocks Tank Amid COVID Surge and U.S. Election

| Andrew Button

Stocks crashed on Wednesday, especially airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Dividend Stocks

Pandemic? Election? These 3 Ultra-Safe Stocks Don’t Care

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a high quality stock that's immune to both the pandemic and the election, Emera Inc (TSX:EMA)…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian 5G Stock Soared 12% in a Single Day!

| Andrew Button

Last week, Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B) stock surged 11.5% in a 24-hour period. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Can You Really Turn a $6,000 TFSA Into $1 Million?

| Andrew Button

If you held Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA from 2016 to today, you'd have realized a mighty return. But…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock: How Low Can it Go?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has had a terrible run so far in 2020. Will it go even lower?

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Coronavirus

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Feud With WestJet Spells Doom for Shareholders

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is in the midst of a public feud with WestJet over refunds. Here's why that's a bad…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is NOT Betting Against Canada

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is not betting against Canada, as evidenced by him buying Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Is that Massive 8.5% Yield Legit?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has an 8.5% yield, but is it sustainable?

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Dividend Stocks

TRUMP vs. BIDEN: In This Election, Canadians’ Money Is at Stake!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a great election-proof stock, look no further than Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B).

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Dividend Stocks

3 High Yield Dividend Stocks to Pandemic-Proof Your Portfolio

| Andrew Button

You can pandemic-proof your portfolio with safe REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Unemployed? Here’s How Much Money You Can Get From CRB and EI

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to invest your CRB or EI money, consider an ETF like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

DON’T Wait Until After the U.S. Election to Buy Stocks!

| Andrew Button

Don't wait until after the U.S. election to buy stocks... Especially not stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) that are unlikely…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) BLASTS WestJet Over Refunds: Twitter Spat Ensues!

| Andrew Button

WestJet recently took Air Canada (TSX:AC) to task for refunds -- a sore spot for both companies.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Hyperinflation Coming to Canada?

| Andrew Button

If hyperinflation comes to Canada, gold stocks like Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) could actually benefit.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Thinks These 2 Canadian Stocks Will SOAR!

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett thinks Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) will win out long term. There's another Canadian stock he likes, too.

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Dividend Stocks

WOW: Canada’s Housing Market Is up 17.5% in 2020!

| Andrew Button

Housing is getting way too expensive for many Canadians, but REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are still accessible.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefits (CRB): Who Can Apply?

| Andrew Button

Many Canadians are eligible for the CRB, which is good news for companies like Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A).

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Dividend Stocks

This CPP Mistake Could Cost You $423 Per Month

| Andrew Button

If you do CPP the right way, you'll get more money. That's good news if you invest in stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Is Far Too Risky

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is too risky for defensive investors.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) CEO Steps Down As Stock Crashes!

| Andrew Button

With its CEO stepping down, things are once again looking bad for Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Can’t Survive a Second Wave

| Andrew Button

With a second wave of COVID-19 beginning to take shape, Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) could be in trouble.

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Dividend Stocks

Confused About Applying for CRB? Here’s the Easy Way

| Andrew Button

You can get up to $11,700 after tax from the CRB, which could go far if invested in high yield…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Own Stocks During the U.S. Election

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe stocks to hold during a turbulent election, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) just might fit the bill.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock’s 8.5% Yield Is Unbelievable!

| Andrew Button

At today's prices, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) sports a massive 8.3% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Extension: How to Get $13,000 in CRA Cash

| Andrew Button

You can get up to $13,000 in CRA cash, which could go far if invested in Royal Bank of Canada…

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