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Author: Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian is an investment writer and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an investing enthusiast who has regularly contributed to The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. He is also a contributor to TipRanks (www.tipranks.com). His work has been featured on InvestorPlace (www.investorplace.com) as well. You can follow Brian on X (formally Twitter) @brianparadza

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Energy Stocks

Buy 2,000 Shares of This Dividend Stock for $120 a Month in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Buy 2,000 shares of Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) stock to earn $120 in monthly passive income from its 8.2% yield

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Retirement

Kickstart Your Retirement at Age 40 With $10,000 to Begin

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Start your retirement at 40. With $10K and a core & satellite investment strategy, you can build a powerful nest…

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Dividend Stocks

10 Years From Now You’ll Be Thrilled You Bought These Outstanding TSX Dividend Stocks

| Brian Paradza, CFA

One high-yield play and one steady grower, both primed for 2035. Checkout TELUS stock's 9% yield, and this steady and…

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Investing

Promising Canadian Small-Cap Stocks for the New Year

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Two Canadian small-caps with strong 2026 catalysts: Propel Holdings’s banking shift and Hammond Power’s electrification role offer compelling stock price…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.7% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Diversified Royalty Corp (DIV) stock pays monthly dividends from a unique royalty model, and its payout is getting safer.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for 2026?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify (SHOP) may lead the AI-driven agentic commerce era, delivering double-digit revenue and earnings growth in 2026, but will that…

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Energy Stocks

Invest $10,000 in These Dividend Stocks for $700 in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These two top Canadian energy dividend stocks can help investors secure high passive income yields from infrastructure and royalties today.

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Tech Stocks

These 2 TSX Stocks Look Set to Soar in 2026 and Beyond

| Brian Paradza, CFA

2 TSX stocks to buy for 2026: MDA Space (MDA) offers deep value with a massive backlog, while Descartes Systems…

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Retirement

Want a $1 Million Retirement? 2 Easy ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Targeting $1 million? Discover how the VFV and XIU ETFs form the perfect "Core and Satellite" portfolio to build lasting…

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Energy Stocks

3 No-Brainer Oil Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Got $1,000? Buy the energy sector's M&A wave. From Cenovus's growth to Tamarack Valley stock's potential buyout and Headwater's safe…

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Dividend Stocks

My Blueprint for Monthly Income Starting With $20,000

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Do you think you need millions for passive income? Here is a blueprint to turn $20,000 into a reliable monthly…

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Bank Stocks

Outlook for Bank of Nova Scotia Stock in 2026

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Scotiabank's U.S. shift enhances stability with 16% earnings from America. A safe 4.4% yield, lean ops, and 11X P/E signal…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Locking in Gains by Selling Gold Stocks? Here’s Where to Invest Next

| Brian Paradza, CFA

After gold's 137% surge in 2025, shift profits to copper, uranium, and oil dividend plays for AI and energy growth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Gladly Buy and Hold for Life

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS stock's 9% dividend yield is ripe for passive income builders as the company embarks on a noble cash flow…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks That Just Raised Their Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Boost your 2026 portfolio with these 3 TSX dividend growth stocks for passive income that just hiked their payouts in…

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Dividend Stocks

How Beginners Can Turn a Pocket-Sized TFSA Into Serious Wealth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Turn a pocket-sized TFSA into wealth: Investing in the XEI ETF for 4.3% monthly dividends and instant diversification could turn…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in Canada?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Double-digit yields on TSX dividend stocks look tempting, but they often signal danger. Here is the risk and reward behind…

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Dividend Leaders: 3 TSX Stocks Paying Dividends Every 30 Days

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Stop waiting to get paid. These 3 TSX monthly dividend stocks align with your bills by delivering reliable dividends every…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Invest $5,000 wisely in dividend stars like TD Bank, Enbridge, Granite REIT, and TELUS stock for yields up to 9.2%…

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Dividend Stocks

A 3.4% Dividend Yield Today! Here’s Why I’m Buying This TSX Stock for the Long Term

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Power Corporation of Canada (POW) stock offers a 3.4% yield, yet the growing payout has powered a 300% decade return.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy Now With $7,000

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Rates are falling, and the "cash is king" era is over. Here is why Alaris Equity Partners stock and Granite…

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Dividend Stocks

This 10.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Are you building a retirement portfolio? Timbercreek Financial stock offers a massive 10.4% yield paid monthly. Here is why this…

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Tech Stocks

3 AI Stocks I Like Better Than Nvidia

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nvidia is the AI market king, but the easy money is gone. Here are 3 AI stocks with more room…

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Energy Stocks

6.3% Dividend Yield? I’m Buying This Monthly Passive-Income Stock in Bulk

| Brian Paradza, CFA

I'd aggressively buy Whitecap Resources (WCP) stock for its safe 6.3% monthly yield, exploding cash flows from new synergies, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Parex Resources Stock a Buy for its 8% Dividend Yield?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Parex Resources's (TSX:PXT) 8.3% yield is tempting. But can its solid cash flow cover the dividend amid falling production and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Canadian Stocks That Offer 5.6% Dividend Yields

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why BCE’s 5.4% dividend yield and Enbridge’s 5.6% yield tell two compelling passive income investment stories

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Energy Stocks

How Many Suncor Shares Do You Need for $1,000 in Passive Income?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Suncor is a cash-flow machine, nearly tripling its dividend in three years. Here’s exactly how many shares you need to…

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Dividend Stocks

These Overlooked Stocks Could Be Your Family’s Ticket to Generational Wealth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Canadian National Railway (CNR) and EQB stock appear overlooked, and why you may buy them for long-term wealth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks That Just Raised Their Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Waste Connections (WCN), Capital Power (CPX), and another Canadian dividend stock just raised their regular payouts. Which one should you…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $100,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Build retirement wealth with $100,000 via buy-and-hold Canadian dividend stocks, including an ETF and a REIT. Reinvest dividends with a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Become a landlord without the hassle. You can turn $1,000 into a powerful, passive-income portfolio with these 3 rock-solid Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

The Safe Dividend Stock That Could Let You Retire Stress-Free

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) is a market-leading bank stock that has delivered over 150 years of consistent earnings…

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Dividend Stocks

This Infrastructure Powerhouse Could Quietly Make You Rich

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN) might be the best Canadian infrastructure stock to buy for building real, long-term wealth...

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Going All-In Here Because This Stock Never Lets Me Down

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's a stock that consistently delivers results. See why Enbridge stock's 29-year dividend growth streak and 5.7% yield make it…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Worth a Good Look

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These 3 under-the-radar stocks yield up to 7.3%. With rents poised to soar and LNG exports booming, their high income…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Waste Connections Stock 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A $10k bet on this "boring" trash stock a decade ago would be worth over $64k today. Discover how Waste…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian REIT Could Be the Best Kept Secret on Bay Street

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This little-known Canadian REIT yields 7.3% monthly. With rents poised to soar 31%, its secret status won't last long. A…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Stocks Proving They are Built to Thrive

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cameco, Constellation Software, and another top Canadian stock are built to thrive in a retirement investment portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock You’ll Want to Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Collect a 6.7% monthly dividend from a fortress balance sheet. This Canadian energy stock could double your money in a…

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Tech Stocks

Could AMD Finally Outperform Nvidia Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

AMD stock is up 93% year-to-date, crushing Nvidia. But can the AI underdog's risky bets topple a $4.5-trillion titan? Let's…

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