Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Market Sell-off: These 3 Dividend Stocks Are a Screaming Buy Today

March 1, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Great Canadian stocks like Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are on sale today. So what are…

Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Start Your Own Real Estate Empire With This 9% Yielder

February 29, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Take advantage of today's market selloff and add Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) (with its 9% yield) to your passive-income portfolio…

Dividend Stocks

Buy the Dip: Load Up on These 3 Dividend Stocks Today… Before It’s Too Late!

February 28, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Take advantage of the sell-off and buy great stocks like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Restaurant Brands International…

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Follow These 3 Easy Strategies to Pay ZERO Taxes in Retirement

February 28, 2020 | Nelson Smith

A portfolio stuffed with Canadian dividend-paying stocks could pay you and your spouse $50,000 annually without having to pay a…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: These 3 Great Dividends Are in Danger

February 27, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you own Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), Melcor REIT (TSX:MR.UN) or IGM Financial (TSX:IGM), it's time to start worrying about your…

Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss Out: This Dividend Stock Is a Massive Buy Today

February 27, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you've been waiting to buy Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) shares, today is your lucky day. Act now and secure this…

Dividend Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA): Even After a 71% Move, This Stock Is Still a Buy

February 26, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Even after a gigantic move, AltaGas (TSX:ALA) is still poised to deliver impressive returns going forward. Here's why.

Dividend Stocks

Investors: How to Buy Some of Canada’s Best Real Estate at 34% Off

February 26, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Morguard Corporation (TSX:MRC) currently trades at just 66% of its book value, despite owning mountains of high-quality real estate.

Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: Buy This 8.5% Dividend Before it’s Too Late

February 25, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Boston Pizza Revenue Royalties (TSX:BPF.UN) pays one of Canada's best dividends and has big upside potential. Will you seize this…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Dirt-Cheap Value Stocks Trading Under $10

February 25, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR), Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) and Stelco (TSX:STLC) are three of Canada's cheapest stocks today.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy This High-Yield Dividend Stud Today and Then Never, Ever Sell

February 24, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Thanks to a recent sell-off, investors have the opportunity to pick up Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA) and its 5.1% dividend…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why I’m Not Investing With Canada’s Warren Buffett

February 24, 2020 | Nelson Smith

After five years of lacklustre performance and some head-scratching decisions, is it time to give up on Fairfax Financial Holdings…

Dividend Stocks

Warning: 1 Massive Reason Your TFSA Could Fall 50% in 2020

February 23, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you're worried about how the devastating Coronavirus might impact your portfolio, then it's time to switch to more conservative…

Dividend Stocks

Stop Working: 3 Timeless Tips From a Real-Life Early Retiree

February 22, 2020 | Nelson Smith

After a long grind to become successful, see why this early retiree thinks great dividend-growth stocks like A&W (TSX:AW.UN) are…

Investing

Baby Boomers: How to Retire Comfortably Even if You Have No Savings

February 21, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Yes, you can make ends meet during retirement without any savings. Here are some strategies to make it a little…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How To Turn Your $6,000 Contribution Into $168,614.62

February 21, 2020 | Nelson Smith

A small investment in Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) can grow into some pretty serious money after a few decades.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Stocks Pay You Cash Every Month

February 20, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Get fresh cash in your TFSA every month with Mullen Group (TSX:MTL), Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN), and Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL).

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett With This Winning Canadian Stock

February 20, 2020 | Nelson Smith

With Warren Buffett entering the grocery business, investors can now feel free to buy Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU), the finest Canadian…

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Alert: How to Make $20/Day in 2020

February 19, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Great stocks like Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) can help make your passive income dreams come true.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: Turn Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Shares Into a Passive-Income Machine

February 19, 2020 | Nelson Smith

A mere $10,000 invested in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) shares today will really pay dividends 20, 30, and 40…

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Investing

3 Timeless Pieces of Investing Wisdom From Charlie Munger

February 18, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Charlie Munger speaks! Warren Buffett's right-hand man offers three timeless investing tips that'll help you get rich -- maybe even…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Staple Stock Just Hit a Very Compelling Buy Point

February 18, 2020 | Nelson Smith

At a 52-week low, shares of wine giant Andrew Peller (TSX:ADW.A) look to be a pretty compelling value.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: This Might Be Canada’s Best Mining Stock

February 17, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp (TSX:LIF) currently offers one of the best dividend opportunities in today's market. Here's why.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: These 3 Pension Plan-Approved Stocks Are Gushing Cash

February 17, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Invest like a pension plan by loading up on H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA), and Intact Financial (TSX:IFC)…

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Investing

Canadian Parents: Use This Easy Trick to Get Your Kids a Free Education

February 16, 2020 | Nelson Smith

By taking advantage of certain government programs, you can send your kids' to college with a fat nest egg. Here's…

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Cannabis Stocks

Value Investors: My Top Marijuana Stock Pick for 2020 Is Surprisingly Cheap

February 15, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Village Farms (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) is projected to earn a healthy profit in 2020. That's very encouraging news amid a struggling sector.

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Dividend Stocks

2020 RRSP Deadline: 3 Great Stocks You’ll Want to Own … for Life

February 13, 2020 | Nelson Smith

You'll want to buy great stocks like TFI International (TSX:TFII) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) by March 2 to…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP): You Won’t Believe How Much This Stock Is up Since 2015

February 13, 2020 | Nelson Smith

A mere $10,000 invested in Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) when it debuted in 2015 would make you pretty wealthy today.

Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers: Can You Comfortably Retire With Just $250,000?

February 13, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Secure, high-yielding stocks like SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) can help you have a prosperous retirement. Even if you don't have a…

Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 Simple Reasons I Bought This “Boring” Stock

February 13, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI) might not the be sexiest investment, but I'm confident it'll be a solid performer for my portfolio.…

Dividend Stocks

Forget Working: Here’s How You Can Retire in 10 Years

February 12, 2020 | Nelson Smith

By saving aggressively, working hard, and investing in great stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN), you can retire earlier than…

Investing

Warning: A 2020 Canadian Housing Market Crash Could Decimate Your Portfolio

February 12, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Canadian baby boomers with paid-off homes are facing a major risk if the price of houses fall. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How Just $10/Day Can Make You a Millionaire

February 11, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Time in the market, consistent saving, and picking great stocks like RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) is all you need to retire…

Dividend Stocks

Forget Fortis (TSX:FTS): This Dirt-Cheap Utility Stock Pays a 5.2% Dividend

February 11, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a great company, but I prefer Capital Power (TSX:CPX) instead. And not just because of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Collect Passive Income for a Lifetime With These 3 Great REITs

February 10, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Canada's best REITs – stocks like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA) are poised to deliver predictable passive…

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Investing

Revealed: This Little-Followed Real Estate Stock Could Make You Rich

February 10, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Mainstreet Equity Corp (TSX:MEQ) has quietly been one of the TSX's best performing stocks over the last two decades. Here's…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Stocks Pay TAX-FREE Cash Every Month

February 9, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Turn your TFSA into a tax-free cash machine with great stocks like Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income…

Investing

How to Retire Comfortably on Just CPP and OAS Payments

February 8, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you're willing to make some sacrifices and do a little work, then you should be able to have a…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Why the U.S. Election Might Be Excellent News for Your Energy Stocks

February 7, 2020 | Nelson Smith

A certain U.S. politician doing well in the polls could have a positive impact for Canada's largest oil producers, like…

Investing

3 Financial Milestones You Should Reach by Age 40

February 7, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you haven't accomplished some pretty significant financial goals by the time you hit 40, then you'll have to work…

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