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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

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Investing

Trump Tariffs: Is Your Money Safe?

| Andrew Button

If you hold diversified Canadian ETFs like iShares TSX Financials ETF (TSX:XFN), your money won't be too affected by Trump's…

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Tech Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks I’d Buy in the Tech Sell-off

| Andrew Button

Canadian car parts company Magna International (TSX:MG) is using AI effectively.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Tech Stocks Are in Correction Territory… History Says This Happens Next

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) are currently better positioned than U.S. tech.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Stock Market Correction: Here’s Where We Stand

| Andrew Button

U.S. stocks are pricey. Canadian stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) are less pricey.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Passive Income From Stocks Legit? Here’s How Much You Can Really Make

| Andrew Button

You can get about 5% per year in passive income, maybe more with high-yield stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Claiming a Home Office on Your 2024 Tax Return? Read This First

| Andrew Button

You may not be able to claim the home office tax credit, but you can claim the dividend tax credit…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Red Flags: 3 Tax Breaks That Are Often Denied

| Andrew Button

You can be denied many tax breaks, but you can't be denied the dividend tax credit when you invest in…

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Bank Stocks

How I Achieved My 2025 Goal of $5,000 in Annual Passive Income

| Andrew Button

I got to $5,675 in annual passive income with dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’m Investing My TFSA Contribution Room in 2025

| Andrew Button

I bought some Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stock in my TFSA in 2025.

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Investing

Air Canada: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) took a beating yesterday. Is it a buy today?

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Bank Stocks

What to Know About Canadian Bank Stocks for 2025

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is pricey by bank stock standards. Is it worth it?

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Investing

Brookfield Corporation: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock sold off this week. Is it still a good buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Meet the Canadian Stock That Continues to Crush the Market

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) continues to outperform the broader stock market.

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Stock Market

Trump Tariffs: 3 Stocks That Could Take a Beating

| Andrew Button

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) is vulnerable to Trump tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

5 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for Less Than $1,000

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) can be a good bang for your buck.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: 3 Big Changes Coming to CPP and OAS in 2025

| Andrew Button

If you don't expect to get enough CPP and OAS to retire, you can invest in ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX…

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Investing

Canadians: Here’s How Much You Need in Your RRSP to Retire

| Andrew Button

It takes $1.7 million to retire according to financial advisors. Can index funds like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV)…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Maximum Amount Canadians Could Have in a TFSA

| Andrew Button

No matter what your contribution room, holding ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA is a…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TFSA Stock That’s a Screaming Buy for March

| Andrew Button

Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF (TSX:VEE) is a screaming buy in March.

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Bank Stocks

One Magnificent TSX Stock Down 20% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Button

TD Bank (TSX:TD) is launching a massive buyback program with its proceeds from selling Charles Schwab stock.

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Investing

My Zaniest Stock Market Predictions for 2025

| Andrew Button

I think Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) will outperform U.S. banks this year.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Money: 3 Fat Tax Breaks to Claim This year

| Andrew Button

The dividend tax credit comes in handy if you're holding dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Take Full Advantage of Your TFSA With These 5 Dividend Stars

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a solid dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Average $250.62 in Monthly Passive Income

| Andrew Button

The right TFSA income combo of dividends and interest can pay you for the rest of your life.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Success: Maximizing Your Investment Returns in 2025

| Andrew Button

ETFS like the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VEE) can maximize your TFSA wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Your Complete Guide to the $7,000 Contribution Room in 2025

| Andrew Button

This year you get an extra $7,000 worth of TFSA room. You can use it to hold iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Bank Stocks

Outlook for TD Bank Stock in 2025

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has been rising rapidly in 2025. Can it keep up the performance?

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Investing

Air Canada: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is dirt cheap in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Top-Tier Stocks for That $7,000 Contribution

| Andrew Button

Canadian stocks like Brookfield (TSX:BN) are looking good in 2025.

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) has done a lot of growth over the years but is also pricey.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Here’s the TFSA Contribution Limit for 2025

| Andrew Button

iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) is a great asset to invest TFSA contribution room.

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Investing

Where Will Brookfield Corporation Stock Be in 10 Years?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) did well last decade. Will it thrive in the next one?

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Investing

Trump’s Trade War: 3 Immediate Moves to Protect Your Wealth

| Andrew Button

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is not strongly impacted by Trump tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

Outlook for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Stock in 2025

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) has been doing a lot of growing lately.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has a high dividend yield, but is it sustainable?

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Investing

Trump’s Trade War: These 3 TSX Stocks Are as Safe as it Gets

| Andrew Button

Here are three Canadian companies that are relatively safe from Trump tariffs due to their lack of U.S. exports.

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Dividend Stocks

Clock’s Ticking, Canada: The RRSP Deadline Is March 3

| Andrew Button

If you want to contribute money to an RRSP and buy iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) shares with it,…

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Bank Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TD Bank vs Royal Bank?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are two of Canada's biggest bank stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

What to Know About Canadian Railway Stocks for 2025

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) isn't the only railroad stock in town.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Andrew Button

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) has a major US presence. Is it a buy?

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