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Author: Nelson Smith

Nelson is a dividend value investor who insists on buying great dividend-paying companies when they are reasonably priced. He has been investing for more than 15 years and is now primarily focused on helping other investors build up a dependable stream of passive income. When he's not studying the markets, Nelson can be found relaxing with his wife and cat or watching the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Dividend Stocks

This Turnaround Story Has Massive Upside Potential in 2020

| Nelson Smith

Medical Facilities Corporation (TSX:DR) has 100% potential upside, but patient investors should wait before buying shares.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Are You Ready to Seize This US$120 Billion Opportunity?

| Nelson Smith

The travel segment is poised to rocket higher over the next decade, with Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR) positioned well to…

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Dividend Stocks

Lock-in This Special $1.45/share Dividend by September 26

| Nelson Smith

Investors who act soon can lock in a 6.6% dividend over the next year on Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC).

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Dividend Stocks

This “Boring” Canadian Stock Turned $10,000 Into $100,000

| Nelson Smith

Boring stocks like Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) have quietly made patient investors very rich.

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Dividend Stocks

Leading Brokers Name 3 Top Stocks to Buy Today

| Nelson Smith

Bay Street's finest analysts are bullish on Major Drilling Group (TSX:MDI), AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Shawcor Ltd. (TSX:SCL).

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: These 3 Dividend Kings Haven’t Missed a Payout in 50 Years

| Nelson Smith

You won't find many dividend streaks more impressive than Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), or Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.5% Yielder Pays Cash Every Month

| Nelson Smith

Alaris Royalty Corp (TSX:AD) offers investors an interesting business model, solid growth potential, and a very enticing 8.5% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Couples: Follow This Plan and Retire by 40

| Nelson Smith

An aggressive savings plan and great stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) make up the core of any early…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 “Must-Avoid” Stocks I’d Sell Immediately

| Nelson Smith

It'll be a long time before this analyst buys SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) or Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) for his…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Lovers: Use This Weird Trick to Collect a 10.9% Dividend From AltaGas (TSX:ALA)

| Nelson Smith

This strategy combined with a solid dividend stock like AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) could skyrocket your monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Cash In on a Massive Long-Term Trend With This 6% Yielder

| Nelson Smith

When baby boomers are ready to downsize into retirement communities, you'll be glad you picked up Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) shares…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Betting Against This Legendary “Big Short” Investor

| Nelson Smith

Steve Eisman is wrong about the future of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM). Here's why I'm actively betting against…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Stock Will Pay You Rising Dividends for Decades to Come

| Nelson Smith

With nearly five decades of consistent dividend growth behind it, Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) is the perfect rising income stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Collect $500 in Stress-Free Passive Income Every Month

| Nelson Smith

Just a moderate investment in Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is enough to ensure some serious passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Lock In This 11.7% Yield by September 19

| Nelson Smith

Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN) pays a fantastic dividend — a payout that has been maintained for at least a…

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Dividend Stocks

Never Pay for Lunch Again With This Succulent Dividend Stock

| Nelson Smith

A big enough investment in A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) and you'll never pay for another Teen Burger again.

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Dividend Stocks

Is a Recession Going to Obliterate Your TFSA?

| Nelson Smith

Loading up your portfolio with stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a great way to invest, whether you believe a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks Paying up to 8.6%

| Nelson Smith

If you like cheap stocks, look no further than Morguard REIT (TSX:MRT.UN), Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC).

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Investing

Canadians: Are You Making These 3 Massive Retirement Mistakes?

| Nelson Smith

Make sure you avoid these three massive mistakes to ensure you maximize your standard of living during your golden years.

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Dividend Stocks

This Little-Followed Stock Is Poised to Be a Dividend Machine

| Nelson Smith

Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) offers investors a 5.8% yield with a 35% payout ratio. It's poised to be a dividend-growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Yes, You Could Realistically Retire a TFSA Multi-Millionaire

| Nelson Smith

Getting to multi-millionaire TFSA status is a lot easier when you invest in proven winners like Royal Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your CPP Payments

| Nelson Smith

Buying shares of great dividend-growth stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is just one way an investor can ensure a prosperous…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Stocks Just Hit Massive Buy Points

| Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) shares look attractively valued today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Crushing the TSX Index in 2019

| Nelson Smith

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) have crushed the TSX Composite in 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Lovers: This 12.8% Dividend Just Got More Secure

| Nelson Smith

One major move by American Hotel Properties REIT's (TSX:HOT.UN) management team just made the company's 12.8% yield a lot more…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Recession-Proof Stock Pays a Sweet 6.8% Yield

| Nelson Smith

If a recession is coming, it's time to get boring and protect your capital. Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI) is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: These 3 Stocks Are Absurdly Cheap

| Nelson Smith

You won't find many stocks cheaper than Dream Unlimited Corp (TSX:DRM), Molson Coors Canada (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP), or Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL).

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Famous Short-Seller Right About Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A)?

| Nelson Smith

Famed short-seller Steve Eisman has a new target -- Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A).

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Dividend Stocks

Is Disney+ About to Ruin Cineplex (TSX:CGX)?

| Nelson Smith

Should Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) shareholders be worried about a much-hyped new streaming service, or can the company weather the storm?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Tap This Forever Asset and Get Dependable Income for Decades to Come

| Nelson Smith

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is a fantastic edition for a retirement portfolio needing a combination of income and…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Use This Weird Trick to Really Supercharge Your Income

| Nelson Smith

A little options trading and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) shares are all it takes to generate a 15%…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Negative Interest Rates on Their Way to Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Negative interest rates would be very good news for stocks like H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and Enbridge Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Investors: Yes, You Can Retire by 40. Here’s How

| Nelson Smith

It won't be easy to retire super early, but with the help of a ultra-high savings rate and great stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Lock In an Extra $500/Month in Passive Income Today

| Nelson Smith

With a little patience and Northview Property REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) shares, you'll be collecting gobs of passive income in no time.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: I Just Loaded Up on This Stock Inside My TFSA

| Nelson Smith

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) offers it all -- a fat dividend, great valuation, and ambitious growth plans.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: BCE (TSX:BCE) or Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

| Nelson Smith

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just passed BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) in market cap. Will it continue to leap past Canada's largest telecom?

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Investing

3 Proven Millionaire-Making Strategies You Can Use to Get Rich

| Nelson Smith

Getting ahead isn't as hard as you think. Here are three road maps you can use to start your journey…

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Cannabis Stocks

Revealed: My Top Marijuana Stock Pick for 2019, 2020, and Beyond

| Nelson Smith

After a big move so far in 2019, Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) is just getting started.

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Tech Stocks

This Unloved Stock Could Double in 2020

| Nelson Smith

At close to a 52-week low today, The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) is a very compelling stock over the medium…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Disney+ Could Be Very Bad News for Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)

| Nelson Smith

The recent trend of Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) losing cable subscribers could get a whole lot worse come November.

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