Peter Stephens, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Retirement Savings: 3 Reasons why Dividend Shares Could Help Make You a Million

October 27, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why now could be the right time to buy a diverse range of dividend stocks.

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The Stock Market is at a Record High: 3 Reasons Why Now is NOT The Time to Get Out

October 26, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why investing in stocks could continue to be a shrewd move even after a decade-long bull market.

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Forget the Lottery and Bitcoin. Aim For a Million Like This

October 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in the stock market could be a better idea than taking high risks on the lottery or Bitcoin.

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Retirees: Boost Your Passive Income With These 3 Simple Steps Today

October 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could enjoy a higher regular income in older age.

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No Savings at 40? 3 Simple Tips to Retire in Luxury

October 24, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your retirement prospects through taking a small number of simple steps.

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Stop Saving, Start Buying Dividend Stocks: a Simple Plan to Retire Early

October 23, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could increase your chances of retiring early by making one simple change to how you manage your…

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Cash Savings Could Make You Poorer! This is a Better Way to Get Rich and Retire Early

October 22, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in the stock market could be a more rewarding experience than having cash savings.

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Why Warren Buffett Says You Should Buy Tracker Funds

October 22, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The ‘Sage of Omaha’ is optimistic about the impact that tracker funds could have on your financial future.

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Forget Saving Money! Dividend Stocks Are a Better Way to Get Rich

October 21, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buying dividend-paying stocks could be a better means of improving your financial prospects compared to holding cash.

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How to Generate a Monthly Passive Income

October 21, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could obtain a growing passive income over the long term.

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Don’t Gamble With Forex Trading. Aim to Get Rich and Retire Early Like This

October 20, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Avoiding forex and focusing your capital on the stock market could be a highly profitable move.

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How Much is Enough When it Comes to a Monthly Passive Income?

October 20, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could determine the level of passive income you require over the long run.

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Forget Buying Property: Get Rich and Retire Early by Following Warren Buffett

October 19, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Adopting a value investing approach such as that used by Warren Buffett could boost your long-term financial prospects.

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Retirees: How to Boost Your Passive Income and Enjoy Greater Financial Freedom!

October 19, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could increase your income, as well as benefit from long-term capital growth opportunities.

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Forget Cash Deposits And Buy High-Yield Dividend Shares Today!

October 18, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Focusing your capital on income stocks, rather than cash, could improve your long-term financial future.

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The Most Obvious Retirement Mistake You Could be Making Today

October 18, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could overcome an oversight that may be holding back your retirement plans.

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3 Warren Buffett Strategies That Can Help You Identify Great Businesses Right Now

September 30, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how the ‘Sage of Omaha’s’ investment strategies could boost your financial prospects.

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Why Warren Buffett’s Strategy Can Help You to Capitalise on a Recession

September 30, 2019 | Peter Stephens

It may be possible to turn a threat into an opportunity by following a value investing strategy.

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Fear a Recession? Here’s 3 Reasons Why the Rising Gold Price Could Help

September 29, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buying into the rising gold price could help to protect your portfolio, and may deliver strong growth in the long…

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Retirement Saving: How REITS can Help You Generate a Passive Income

September 29, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why holding REITs within your portfolio could not only boost your income, but also reduce overall risk.

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Aged Under 40? Here Are 3 Financial Moves That Could Set You Up For Life

September 28, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Following these three strategies could enhance your long-term financial prospects.

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The Number 1 Retirement Mistake You Could be Making Today

September 27, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why overcoming this potential shortcoming could boost your retirement prospects.

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Millennials: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Make a Million

September 27, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Avoiding these three potential pitfalls could improve your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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Forget Gold! When The World Falls Apart, I’d Buy Bargain Dividend Stocks

September 26, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The long-term appeal of dividend stocks could make them a better investment option than gold.

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3 Simple Steps to Take When Seeking to Generate a Passive Income From Dividend Stocks

September 26, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could obtain a sustainable passive income from your investments over the long run.

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Forget the Lottery: I’d Rather Make a Million by Following Warren Buffett

September 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy could have a significantly greater impact on your financial future than the lottery.

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Want to Retire Early? 3 Reasons Why I’d Stop Saving and Start Buying Dividend Stocks

September 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why buying income stocks could be a better idea than holding cash when it comes to your retirement plans.

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Why Avoiding This Mistake Could Improve Your Chances of Making a Million

September 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Through diversifying across a range of stocks, you could improve the risk/reward ratio of your portfolio.

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3 Simple Steps I’d Take to Generate a Passive Income With Dividend Stocks

September 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could obtain a growing and sustainable passive income over the long term.

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Forget Bitcoin! I Think Warren Buffett’s Strategy can Boost Your Retirement Prospects

September 24, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in undervalued stocks could lead to higher returns in the long run than buying Bitcoin.

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Should I Buy Bitcoin Today After Its 175% Surge?

September 24, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could Bitcoin offer further price appreciation that makes it more appealing than investing in the stock market?

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Forget Bitcoin or Gold! I’d buy Dividend Stocks to Get Rich and Retire Early

September 24, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The long-term returns of dividend stocks could surpass those of gold and Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Doubles in Under 6 Months! Is it the Key to Retirement Riches?

September 24, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Does Bitcoin’s recent surge suggest that it is worth adding to your portfolio in order to build a larger retirement…

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Forget Bitcoin And The Lottery! I Think This Is All You Need To Do To Make A Million

September 23, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Following a simple investment strategy could lead to greater returns in the long run than those offered by Bitcoin and…

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How Warren Buffett’s Tips can Help you Generate a Growing Stream of Dividends

September 23, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy could boost your income prospects, as well as provide scope for capital growth.

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Don’t Gamble on the Lottery. I’d Buy Bargain Stocks to get Rich and Retire Early

September 23, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued stocks could improve your portfolio returns and boost your long-term financial prospects.

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Lazy Retirees: Dividend Stocks Can Help You Earn a Growing Passive-Income Stream

August 28, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that dividend stocks offer appealing income prospects relative to other assets, with them having the potential to benefit…

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Stop Saving and Start Buying Dividend Stocks: a Simple Plan to Retire Early

August 27, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in dividend-paying stocks, as opposed to holding cash, could lead to higher returns and an earlier retirement in my…

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Forget Saving Money! I’d Rather Buy REITS to Generate a Growing Passive Income

August 26, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think REITs could offer a more appealing risk/reward ratio than cash over the long run.

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How REITS Can Help You Generate a Passive Income, Get Rich and Retire Early

August 25, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that REITs offer diversity and growth potential that could boost your long-term financial outlook.

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