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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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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits: Here’s How Much You Could Earn by Delaying

| Andrew Button

By delaying taking CPP, you could boost your benefits. If you can't wait to retire, you could consider investing in…

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Caution, careful
Dividend Stocks

Want to Be a TFSA Millionaire? Beware the Tax Man

| Andrew Button

It's best to buy and hold stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) in a TFSA rather than engage in day…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Telecom Giant Offers the Safer Dividend: Telus or BCE Stock?

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) are two of Canada's telco giants. Which has the safer dividend?

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Different industries to invest in
Tech Stocks

Data-Driven Decisions: How AI Is Transforming the Stock Market

| Andrew Button

AI stocks like Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are leading the machine learning revolution.

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Bank Stocks

CPP Benefits: Here’s How to Maximize Your Payout

| Andrew Button

It's tough to boost your CPP payout. Fortunately, you can supplement it instead with dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock Has a Higher Yield Than its Own Preferred Shares!

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock has an extraordinarily high yield. Should you buy the stock, or is it a yield trap?

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STACKED COINS DEPICTING MONEY GROWTH
Dividend Stocks

How Sustainable is Canadian National Railway’s Dividend Amidst Rising Operating Costs?

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) is experiencing a rise in fuel and labour costs. Will it have to cut its…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Set to Dominate the Global Market

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is rapidly taking market share in the e-commerce platform industry globally.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 13.5% in 5 Months, Is Fortis Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock is down 13.5%, yet the underlying company is performing quite well.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Emerging Markets and Dividend Growth Combined

| Andrew Button

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is not Canada's most popular bank stock, but it is one of the most interesting.

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

The Sad Truth About Maxing Out Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

RRSPs become taxable upon retirement. You may wish to invest some of your money in a Tax-Free Savings Account, with…

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Bank Stocks

Invest in Businesses, Not Stocks: 2 High-Yielders Worth Owning Today

| Andrew Button

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) currently has a sky high 7.4% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 11.6% in 1 Year, Is Scotiabank Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock is really taking a beating this year.

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Energy Stocks

Down 18% in 1 Year, Is ENB Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) stock price has fallen 18% in one year. It now has an 8.3% yield!

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Dividend Stocks

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Is a Better Buy Than Enbridge

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is well positioned for the year ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in the SPY Stock Basket

| Andrew Button

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY) is a good index fund, but don't neglect Canadian funds like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: Why I’m Stacking Brookfield Stock Now

| Andrew Button

Despite the falling stock price, I have been buying Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock.

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Tech Stocks

Decoding Profits: Best Canadian AI Companies to Invest in Right Now

| Andrew Button

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) stock is one of Canada's best AI companies.

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Dividend Stocks

AI Stocks Are Totally Overheated: Here’s What to Buy Instead

| Andrew Button

Passive-income stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) can pay you large dividends in retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Stock Is a Hidden Gem Among Dividend Kings

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) recently became a dividend king. Will it remain a hidden gem, or will its newfound status create…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Brookfield Stock Is Getting Interesting for October 2023

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock is starting to look pretty enticing ahead of October 2023.

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks On Sale in This Latest Tech Sell-off

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) went on sale in the latest tech sell-off.

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Dividend Stocks

This Ultra-High Yield Stock Just Hit a 52-Week Low, and it’s Still a Buy Today

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock recently hit a 52-week low. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

CPP Enhancement: Here’s How Much Your Benefits Could Increase

| Andrew Button

You may or may not receive higher CPP benefits thanks to CPP enhancement. You can receive passive income from Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Benefits Will Be Higher for Millennials and Gen Z

| Andrew Button

Older Canadians won't get enhanced CPP, but they may invest in dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY).

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Stock: It’s Time to Buy the Dip

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock is getting cheap. The time has come to buy the dip!

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Tech Stocks

Before You Buy NVIDIA, Here’s an AI Stock I’d Buy First

| Andrew Button

NVIDIA (TSX:NVDA) is a great company, but one TSX AI stock is a better value.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks Are Crashing: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

As bank stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are crashing this year, should you go shopping for value plays?

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Disability Benefits: Are You Eligible?

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock could provide you with passive income if you can't get CPP disability benefits.

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Bank Stocks

Canada’s Financial Powerhouses: Unveiling the Top Bank Stocks

| Andrew Button

EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is Canada's top bank stock for growth. Who wins on valuation and profitability?

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Energy Stocks

The Massive Rise in Oil Prices and What It Means for Investors

| Andrew Button

If oil prices remain high, then Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock should get a boost.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Enhancement: A Double-Edged Sword for Millennials and Gen Z

| Andrew Button

CPP enhancement may or may not increase your CPP benefits. Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock is likely to pay you long…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock: OPEC Comes to the Rescue!

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is getting a boost from OPEC's production cuts.

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Bank Stocks

Is EQB Inc’s Growth Sustainable?

| Andrew Button

EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) is possibly Canada's fastest-growing bank. Can it keep up the growth?

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Are All-Stars in the Making

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) and Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) stocks are all-stars on the rise.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now Actually the Right Time to Buy Brookfield Stock?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) stock appears cheap, but will rising interest rates spoil the thesis?

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Dividend Stocks

Paying it Forward: 3 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

| Andrew Button

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) stock could create lasting generational wealth if everything goes right.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: The Underperformance Is Likely Past

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has underperformed over the last five years, but the worst may be behind it.

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Index funds
Dividend Stocks

Thomson Reuters Stock – Is it Worth the Steep Price?

| Andrew Button

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) is one of Canada's greatest companies, but its stock is very expensive.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month!

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) is a high-yield dividend stock that pays monthly.

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