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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

This Canadian Stock Is Set to Make Bank From Christmas Shopping

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to profit from Christmas shopping, consider Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Christmas Shopping Broke the Bank? These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Make Life Easier Next Year

| Andrew Button

If you want to generate income to offset Christmas spending, consider Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock.

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Set to Soar Thanks to Christmas Shopping

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to profit from Christmas shopping, consider Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

This High-Yield Stock Should Be on Every Dividend Investor’s Christmas Wish List

| Andrew Button

This Christmas, give yourself the gift of passive income with Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stress-Free Stocks to Buy and Hold This Holiday Season

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a stress-free investment to buy over the holidays, consider BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

Should TFSA Millionaires Fear the Canada Revenue Agency?

| Andrew Button

Day trading in your TFSA can get you taxed. Buy and hold stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) instead.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried Your CPP Pension Won’t Pay Enough? Buy These 3 Stress-Free Investments

| Andrew Button

If you're concerned your CPP won't pay enough in retirement, consider a high-yield ETF like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

2019’s Biggest Risers: A Dividend-Growth Stock That’s up 28%

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) stock is up 28% this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock in 2020?

| Andrew Button

After a weak showing in 2019, could Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) be a buy in 2020?

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Investing

The 3 Best-Performing Canadian Bank Stocks of 2019

| Andrew Button

Up 28% year-to-date, National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) was 2019's best-performing bank stock

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Dividend Stocks

A Dirt-Cheap Value Stock With Big Dividend Income to Buy in 2020

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a cheap value stock with considerable dividend income, look no further than Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock in 2020?

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) could be a good dividend play in 2020, but there are serious concerns to be…

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Dividend Stocks

DANGER: One Wrong Move Could Wipe Out 50% of Your RRSP or TFSA!

| Andrew Button

If you want to avoid a surprise 50% tax on your RRSP or TFSA, hold approved investments like the iShares…

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: A Recession Could Wipe Out 50% of Your TFSA!

| Andrew Button

If you're concerned about a recession wiping out your TFSA holdings, consider utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)

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Dividend Stocks

Worried You Won’t Survive on a CPP Pension? Do This!

| Andrew Button

If you think that CPP won't pay enough in retirement, you should consider dividend stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Tax-Saving Ways to Invest for Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to maximize tax efficiency in your retirement investing, consider dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Pay ZERO Taxes on Stock Market Gains!

| Andrew Button

If you want to minimize taxes on your stocks, it's best to hold growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Set to Soar in 2020

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for stocks with good prospects in 2020, look no further than Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Do This if You’re Expecting a Stock Market Crash in 2020

| Andrew Button

If you're expecting a market crash in 2020, consider utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Outperform Again in 2020?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has out-performed every year since its IPO. Can it pull off the feat again in 2020?

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Tech Stocks

How a Small Canadian Company Produced 2019’s Best IPO

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) had an incredible IPO in 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA INVESTORS: A Huge Growth Stock That ALSO Has Dividends!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a growth stock that also offers a bit of dividend income, consider Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stress-Free Investments to Buy in 2020 and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a stress-free stock to buy in 2020 and hold forever, consider Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

DANGER: This Mistake Could Get Your TFSA Taxed at 50%!

| Andrew Button

To avoid getting taxed for holding prohibited TFSA investments, hold stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) instead

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks that Beat the Market in 2019

| Andrew Button

Looking for stocks that beat the market in 2019? Consider Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Slowing Revenue Spell Doom for Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock?

| Andrew Button

With revenue growth slowing down, is it time to ditch Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock?

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Slides: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock has been tumbling lately. Is it time to buy the dip?

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Tech Stocks

Can BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Hack it as a Software Company?

| Andrew Button

After pivoting to the software business, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is finally seeing some encouraging results. Will it be enough?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stress-Free Dividend Stocks to Stash Away for Winter

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a stress-free stock to stash away for winter, consider Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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Dividend Stocks

Want Dividends AND Growth? Buy This Stock!

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) stock delivers both dividends and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Bullish on the Canadian Economy? This Stock May Be Your Best Bet

| Andrew Button

If you're bullish on the Canadian Economy, consider Leon's Furniture (TSX:LNF) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Investing Moves to Save on Taxes

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to save on taxes, hold index funds like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:XIU) in your TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Boost Your RRSP or TFSA in 2020!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to boost your TFSA or RRSP in 2020, consider stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B).

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Cannabis Stocks

Is It Finally Time to Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Button

With the launch of new products like beverages and chocolates, some are saying Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is finally a…

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Dividend Stocks

MILLENNIALS: Here’s a Stress-Free Way to Start Investing in Stocks

| Andrew Button

If you're a millennial looking for a stress-free way to invest, consider ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Composite Index ETF (TSX:XIC).

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Slowly With These 3 Boring TSX Stocks

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for slow but certain asset appreciation, consider Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: The Bull Market in Stocks Will Crash Hard!

| Andrew Button

Stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) could provide protection against a market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make Money During a Stock Market Crash

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to come out of the next stock market crash in good shape, consider utility stocks like Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high yield dividend growth stocks to buy in 2020, consider Telus Corp (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU)

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy With Your $6,000 in New 2020 TFSA Contribution Room

| Andrew Button

If you're going to be investing your $6,000 in new 2020 TFSA space, consider buying Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B).

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