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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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Dividend Stocks

Waste Connections: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Andrew Button

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) may be a garbage company, but it's not a garbage stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Fortis vs Emera

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Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Emera (TSX:EMA) are both well-run utilities. Which is the better stock?

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Pot stocks are a riskier investment
Dividend Stocks

Short Selling on the TSX: The Stocks Investors are Betting Against

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) is one of Canada's most shorted stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 1 Green Energy Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is an intriguing renewable energy stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Step Aside, NVIDIA: This AI Stock Is the Real Deal for Canadians

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a Canadian AI stock, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BN) is a surprisingly good fit.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,500? 4 Insurance Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) looks like an intriguing buy in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Brookfield Renewable vs TransAlta Corporation?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is a massive player in renewables.

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Bank Stocks

Where Will TD Bank Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is facing challenges, but will be in a better place in three years' time.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: A Lukewarm Outlook for 2025

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) stock has a tepid outlook for 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Corp: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is looking great heading into 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Why TD Stock Below $80 is My Top Pick for 2025

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is both cheap and growing heading into 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Is Watching Your TFSA: 3 Red Flags to Avoid

| Andrew Button

Holding iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA isn't a red flag. These three things are.

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Dividend Stocks

Turning 60? Now’s Not the Time to Take CPP

| Andrew Button

You can supplement your CPP benefits with dividends from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Investing

Power Up Your TFSA: This TSX-Listed ETF Delivers Monthly Tax-Free Cash Flow

| Andrew Button

BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) pays cash monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

This Is, Hands Down, the Best Age to Take CPP, According to Data

| Andrew Button

You can supplement your CPP with index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (TSX:VFV).

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Dividend Stocks

Married Canadians: This Tax Break is a Life Hack

| Andrew Button

As a married couple, you can save money with tax breaks and invest it in stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS).

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Retirement

Retirees: 3 Big Changes Coming to CPP and OAS in 2025!

| Andrew Button

You can supplement your CPP and OAS with ETFs like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Dividend Stocks

S&P 500 at All-Time Highs: Why Canadians Should Shop Local Instead

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is cheaper than its U.S. peers.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fairfax Financial Stock a Buy for its 1% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) has a low yield, but a great compounding track record.

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Investing

TFSA Contribution Room Strategies for Canadian Investors in 2025

| Andrew Button

You can maximize your return on TFSA contribution room by holding ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU)…

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Dividend Stocks

Maximize Your TFSA Contribution Room: Tips for 2025

| Andrew Button

Utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can make wise TFSA holdings.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Maximizing Returns Within Your 2025 TFSA Contribution Room

| Andrew Button

ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can be great TFSA holdings.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Room: Essential Moves for Canadian Investors in 2025

| Andrew Button

Holding funds like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) in a TFSA may be a wise choice in 2025.

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Investing

Boost Your Portfolio With 2025’s TFSA Contribution Room

| Andrew Button

High-yield stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) held in a TFSA, can boost your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Brace Yourself: My Wildest Stock Market Predictions for 2025

| Andrew Button

I predict that the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) will outperform other large banks next year.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Trump Trade Changes and What They Could Mean for Canadian Investors

| Andrew Button

Trump's preference for fewer banking regulations would benefit Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Take Full Advantage of Your TFSA Contribution Room in 2025

| Andrew Button

ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can be good uses of TFSA contribution room.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

How to Make the Most of Your TFSA Contribution Room in 2025

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Shelter high yield bonds in a TFSA. Low yield stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) may not need the sheltering as…

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Bank Stocks

1 Growth Stock Down 11% to Buy Right Now

| Andrew Button

EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is a growth stock that took a beating recently. Here's why it might be a good dip…

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Tech Stocks

Profiting From the Data Centre Boom: A Guide for Canadian Investors

| Andrew Button

AI data centre stocks like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) look very intriguing today.

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Bank Stocks

Better Bank Stock: TD vs EQB Inc

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is a giant in banking, but EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is growing faster.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Compelling Reasons to Delay Taking CPP Benefits Until Age 70

| Andrew Button

You don't need to take CPP early if you are receiving large dividend payments from Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Tech Stocks Are Incredibly Expensive Right Now, and This Time Isn’t Different

| Andrew Button

U.S. tech stocks are pricey, Canadian ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) are cheap.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: No Taxes on Your First $16,129 in 2025!

| Andrew Button

Here's what the basic personal amount tax credit and recent TFSA increase means for your finances.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TFSA Red Flags Every Canadian Investor Should Know

| Andrew Button

Day trading in a TFSA is a red flag. Hold index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (TSX:VFV)…

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Tech Stocks

Better Electric Vehicle (EV) Stock: Magna International vs. Rivian

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Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) is growing quickly, but Magna International (TSX:MG) is more profitable.

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Energy Stocks

Maximizing Returns: How Canadian Investors Can Profit From AI’s Growing Energy Needs

| Andrew Button

Renewable energy stocks like Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:RNW) profit from AI's extreme energy usage.

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Dividend Stocks

Mergers and Acquisitions Are Heating Up for 2025, and These 3 Stocks Could Be Targets

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) has tried to buy out 7/11. Will it prevail in 2025?

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Alert: Tax Brackets to Increase by 2.7% in 2025

| Andrew Button

Holding the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA is a great way to avoid entering a…

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Dividend Stocks

Navigating the New TFSA Contribution Room Limits in 2025

| Andrew Button

You can grow your wealth significantly with $7,000 invested in Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock in a TFSA.

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