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Robert Baillieul

Robert Baillieul

Contributing writer for The Motley Fool Canada. Advocate for buy and hold investing. Fan of good ol' fashion dividend stocks. Twitter: @RobertBaillieul

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can We Really Trust Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Robert Baillieul

Shareholder activist J.R. Sauder talks about executive compensation at Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and why he sees value in McEwen…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 5 Stocks Poised to Hike Their Dividends

| Robert Baillieul

Dividend stocks—like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), and the Royal Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 1 Reason to Buy and Hold Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Robert Baillieul

Canadian Banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are wonderful investments.

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Investing

5 Top Stocks Under $5

| Robert Baillieul

Stocks under $5—such as Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH), Denison Mines Corp. (TSX:DML)(NYSEMKT:DNN), Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSEMKT:SAND), and…

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Investing

Attention Retirees: 9 Reasons to Never Become a Landlord

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why real estate investment trusts, such as H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is a Better Bet for Dividend Investors: Enbridge Inc. vs. Suncor Energy Inc.

| Robert Baillieul

Should dividend-hungry investors buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)?

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Stocks for Beginners

How a 90-Year-Old Woman Amassed a $21 Million Fortune (And How You Can, Too)

| Robert Baillieul

Boring, old fashioned dividend stocks—like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)—can…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robert Baillieul

Stocks like TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) deserve a permanent place in your…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

How a 90-Year-Old Janitor Made $8 Million in the Stock Market

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) deserve a permanent place…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: the Top 5 Dividend-Growth Stocks in Canada

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to buy Atco Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU).

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: the Chart Every 25-Year-Old Needs to See

| Robert Baillieul

If you're under the age of 25, you need to start investing in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $10,000

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to add Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) to your TFSA.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is a Better Bet for Dividend Investors: TransCanada Corporation or Pembina Pipeline Corp.?

| Robert Baillieul

Is TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) or Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) a better bet for dividend income?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 5 Top REITs Yielding Up to 7.7%

| Robert Baillieul

Real estate owners like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) sport…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

George Soros Bought $42 Million of Cameco Corporation; Should You Buy, Too?

| Robert Baillieul

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is finally moving higher. Is there a rally on the horizon?

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Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is a Better Bet for Dividend Investors: Bank of Montreal or Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Robert Baillieul

Is the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) or the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) a better bet for income investors?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 8%

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to own Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), and Shaw Communications Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

The 10 Highest Dividend Yields of the S&P/TSX 60 in April

| Robert Baillieul

Stocks like Crescent Point Energy Corp. (NYSE:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are some of the highest…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: 5 Stocks That Belong in Your TFSA

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why dividend stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are great additions…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is a Better Bet for Dividend Investors: Royal Bank of Canada or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

| Robert Baillieul

Is the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) or the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) a good bet for dividend…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

5 TFSA Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

| Robert Baillieul

Stop treating your TFSA as a savings account and add investments like the iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (TSX:XBB)…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

How to Earn a Dividend Cheque Every Month of the Year

| Robert Baillieul

Earn monthly dividend income with the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), and the Canadian National Railway…

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Investing

Garth Turner on TFSAs, Real Estate, and the Big Mistake Canadian Investors Make

| Robert Baillieul

Skittish investors should not give up on the stock market or index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect up to $1,200 in Monthly Rental Income (Without Becoming a Landlord)

| Robert Baillieul

Here's how to collect monthly rental income from REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN),…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to buy Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), and Canadian National Railway…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), and Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) deserve a permanent spot in…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is the Best Bet for Dividend Investors: Suncor Energy Inc. or Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Robert Baillieul

Should dividend investors buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) or Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Earnings Preview: What to Expect When Imperial Oil Limited Reports Next Week

| Robert Baillieul

How badly will Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO) get hurt this quarter?

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Investing

Garth Turner on the 3 Big Mistakes Canadian Investors Make

| Robert Baillieul

Financial columnists Garth Turner discusses why cash is trash, the upside of diversification, and the reason to own bond funds…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Earnings Preview: What’s Next for Suncor Energy Inc.?

| Robert Baillieul

What to look for when Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) reports next week.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Earnings Preview: 2 Things to Watch for When Barrick Gold Corp. Reports Next Week

| Robert Baillieul

Can Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) turn the corner?

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The Motley Fool
Investing

How Safe Is Your Retirement From Canada’s Housing Bubble?

| Robert Baillieul

Garth Turner is warning that a housing bust could be bad for homeowners and Canadian banks like the Royal Bank…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is the Best Bet for Dividend Investors: Telus Corporation or Shaw Communications Inc.?

| Robert Baillieul

Should income investors buy Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) or Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR)?

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Investing

Buy vs. Rent: If You’re Thinking About Buying a House, You Need to Read This

| Robert Baillieul

A balanced portfolio—made up of the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), the iShares S&P TSX Capped REIT Index Fund…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Which Stock Is a Better Bet for Dividend Investors: Toronto-Dominion Bank or Canadian Western Bank?

| Robert Baillieul

Should dividend investors turn to Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) or Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) for income?

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The Motley Fool
Stocks for Beginners

5 ETFs to Start a College Grad’s Retirement Fund

| Robert Baillieul

New investors should consider buying the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index (TSX:XIC), iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB), and…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks That Pay You 12 Times Per Year

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why I love Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc (TSX:ENF).

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Earnings Preview: What to Expect When Canadian National Railway Company Reports Next Week

| Robert Baillieul

Can the Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) continue to deliver for shareholders?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Stocks for Your TFSA

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to own Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Dividend Stocks

Which REIT Is the Best Bet for Income Investors: Canadian REIT or H&R Real Estate Investment Trust?

| Robert Baillieul

Is Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) or H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) a better bet for income investors?

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