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Author: Kay Ng

Kay began investing in dividend stocks around 2008 via the concept of value investing. Since then, she has expanded into growth investing, including in small caps. Her passion for investing has only grown over the years! After graduating from UBC with a BSc in Computer Science, she took university courses in financial markets, finance, and financial accounting. She has contributed her works to Motley Fool, Sure Dividend, and Seeking Alpha.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest for Your Retirement

| Kay Ng

Want your money to work for you, so you can enjoy your retirement that much more? Consider investing in ETFs…

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How to Use an RRSP Properly for Investing

| Kay Ng

Are you confused about the RRSP? It's a great place to hold quality firms, such as AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), when…

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How to Use a TFSA Properly for Investing

| Kay Ng

Are you confused about the TFSA? It's a great place to buy quality firms, such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), when…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Want to limit losses and maximize returns in your TFSA? Consider buying Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another A-grade company.

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Is Canadian Western Bank’s Turnaround for Real?

| Kay Ng

Canadian Western Bank’s (TSX:CWB) share price has climbed about 14% this week. Is this rally sustainable?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Concordia Healthcare Corp. Spike 25%?

| Kay Ng

Find out why Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NASDAQ:CXRX) should head even higher.

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Need Income? Become a Passive Landlord

| Kay Ng

Want to earn monthly income? Consider the discounted Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and another REIT today.

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Which Energy Company Should You Buy for an Oil-Price Recovery?

| Kay Ng

Higher oil prices push certain energy stocks higher than others. Should you buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Vermilion Energy Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Fortis Inc. for a Safe, Growing Income

| Kay Ng

Are you a conservative investor? Consider Fortis Inc.’s (TSX:FTS) low-risk business for an inflation-beating income.

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Dividend Stocks

Can Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Rise Another 800%?

| Kay Ng

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) returned 45% per year for the past six years. Should investors buy today for exceptional total…

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Get Tax-Free Income of +8% From Passive Rent

| Kay Ng

Want a high income? Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and another REIT offer passive rent of more than 8% that you…

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5 Things You Can Control to Boost Returns

| Kay Ng

Reduce costs and boost your returns. Find out why you should buy quality companies, such as Canadian National Railway Company…

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3 Small-Cap Dividend Gems for Higher Returns

| Kay Ng

Looking for exceptional growth? Consider Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC) and two other well-run small caps with safe dividends.

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Invest in the Renewable Mega-Trend for Growing Income

| Kay Ng

Hop on the renewable mega-trend train with Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN), which has a history of growing its…

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Should You Buy Magna International Inc. or Linamar Corporation?

| Kay Ng

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) both look cheap. Which is a better investment today?

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Canada’s Top 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks

| Kay Ng

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and another utility have hiked their dividends for over 40 years! Should you buy them for their…

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What Should You Do When Stock Prices Are at All-Time Highs?

| Kay Ng

The stock market is near an all-time high. What should you do with A-grade stocks such as The Coca-Cola Co…

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Should You Buy Canadian Western Bank?

| Kay Ng

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is doing the right thing by expanding outside Alberta, but is that enough to turn the…

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Take Advantage of Volatile Stock Prices

| Kay Ng

Buying Baidu Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) on their recent dips would have yielded double-digit returns.…

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Should You Buy This Utility With 22 Years of Dividend Growth?

| Kay Ng

Should investors overlook ATCO Ltd.'s (TSX:ACO.X) falling earnings and buy it for its dividend, which has grown 15% per year…

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Why You Should Rethink Investing in Telecoms Today

| Kay Ng

The Big Three telecoms, including Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), aren't very attractive investments, even though they have dividend yields up to…

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Should You Buy Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

| Kay Ng

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) a falling knife you should avoid, or should you buy it with the potential…

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Learning From the Dot-Com Market Crash

| Kay Ng

Avoid huge losses by learning from the Internet bubble, which affected investors of great companies such as Cisco Systems, Inc.…

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Why TransCanada Corporation Makes a Good Long-Term Investment

| Kay Ng

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is an A-grade company with a strong dividend-growth track record. What more can a long-term investor ask…

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Earn Passive Rent With Yields of +8%

| Kay Ng

Are you hungry for income? Consider REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and two others that yield more than…

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2 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Do you like income and growth? Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and another company can deliver both.

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3 Things a Self-Directed Stock Investor Should Do

| Kay Ng

Are you ready to become a self-directed investor? When buying individual stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), you…

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How Much Cash Should You Hold?

| Kay Ng

Instead of holding cash that earns little interest, invest in Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and another firm for 4% yields instead.

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Dividend Stocks

How Diversification Benefits You

| Kay Ng

Spread your risk by diversifying across quality dividend companies such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP). You'll be surprised by the benefits…

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Tips to Avoid Losing Money When Investing in Stocks

| Kay Ng

Want to win in the stock market? Use these tips to put the odds in your favour. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)…

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U.S. Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

| Kay Ng

Is there contribution room in your RRSP? Consider high-yield U.S. dividend stocks such as AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) and two others.

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Why Brookfield Property Partners LP Should Be a Buy-and-Hold Investment

| Kay Ng

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) is a strong candidate as a long-term holding, but is it a good buy today?

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The Pitfalls of Holding U.S. Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Investors should carefully consider the U.S. dividend stocks they buy and the account to hold it in, even for great…

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Don’t Speculate. Invest

| Kay Ng

Would you rather invest in Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) or Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)? An investor should be able to answer…

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Is Manulife Financial Corp. a Buy for its 4.2% Yield?

| Kay Ng

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is an undervalued company with a long history of operating in Asia, the United States, and…

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New Investors: It’s Dangerous to Invest Like This

| Kay Ng

You shouldn’t aim for quick gains in the stock market. Consider investing in value dividend stocks such as Manulife Financial…

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3 Ways to Increase Your Returns

| Kay Ng

Want to become a more successful investor? Avoid expensive stocks such as Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and invest in quality, cheap…

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Canadian Western Bank Is Still Deeply Discounted

| Kay Ng

Should you invest in Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)? It depends on if you like value and dividends.

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Discounted Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP Today

| Kay Ng

Don't know what to hold in your RRSP? Consider quality businesses such as AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) and one other company.

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If Bank of Nova Scotia Is Not a Buy, Is it a Sell?

| Kay Ng

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) recovered from recent lows. If a buy is not warranted, is it a sell?

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