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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Stock (Finally) a Buy for its 5.5% Dividend Yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This beaten-down blue chip could let you lock in a higher yield as conditions normalize. Here’s why BCE may be…

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Retirement

Here’s How Much Canadians Need in Their TFSA To Retire 

| Puja Tayal

Discover if a $72,000 TFSA balance is ideal for retirement. Learn about tax-free withdrawals and their significance for Canadians.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s the Average RRSP Balance for a 70-Year-Old in Canada?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 70, turn your RRSP into a personal pension. See how one dividend ETF can deliver steady, tax-deferred income with…

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Dividend Stocks

FIRE Sale: 1 Top-Notch Dividend Stock Canadians Can Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This “fire‑sale” bank may be mispriced. BMO’s durable dividend and U.S. expansion could reward patient buyers when fear fades.

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Retirement

3 Stocks Retirees Should Absolutely Love

| Puja Tayal

Uncover various investment strategies with stocks tailored for retirees, including high-dividend and opportunistic growth stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Structure a $75,000 Portfolio for Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $75,000 in your TFSA into a tax-free monthly paycheque with a diversified mix of steady REITs and a conservative…

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Stocks for Beginners

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $333 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Got $10,000? This Big Six bank’s high yield and steady earnings could turn tax-free dividends into serious compounding inside your…

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Dividend Stocks

Use Your TFSA to Earn $184 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free monthly TFSA income? SmartCentres’ Walmart‑anchored REIT offers steady payouts today and growth from residential and mixed‑use projects.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s the Average TFSA Balance for a 72-Year-Old in Canada?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 70, your TFSA can still deliver tax-free income and growth. Firm Capital’s monthly payouts may help steady your retirement…

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Retirement

Want a $1 Million Retirement? 2 Easy ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Targeting $1 million? Discover how the VFV and XIU ETFs form the perfect "Core and Satellite" portfolio to build lasting…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in a TFSA and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TFSA-ready blue chips offer tax-free compounding, resilient cash flows, and inflation protection for calm, long-term growth.

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Retirement

Retiring in Canada? Create $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income to Supplement CPP

| Kay Ng

Dividend income can be a meaningful part of your retirement plan, helping supplement your CPP and OAS. Here's how.

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Retirement

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance in Canada by Age 40

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what middle-aged folks in Canada currently have stashed away in their RRSP on average.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free income and growth in your TFSA? These two dividend payers could compound quietly for decades, even through choppy…

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Dividend Stocks

Claiming CPP at 60 Could Be the Best Option (Even If You Don’t Need It Yet)

| Puja Tayal

Learn why the general advice of collecting CPP at 65 may not fit everyone. Customize your strategy for CPP payouts.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Wealth Plan: Turn 1 Canadian Stock Into Riches

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a long-term wealth engine by automating contributions and letting a quality ETF like XQLT compound tax-free…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6% Dividend Giant Could Be the Perfect Retirement Partner

| Puja Tayal

Discover how to achieve your ideal retirement. Plan ahead, invest wisely, and create multiple income sources for peace of mind.

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Dividend Stocks

Ready to Max Out Your TFSA? 2 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks Offer Huge Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two blue-chip Canadian stocks to power your TFSA with tax-free dividends and steady growth you can own for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Solid TFSA Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Explore the benefits of dividend investing for passive income. Discover high-yield stocks that can enhance your retirement strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7.4% Dividend Yield to Hold for Decades? Yes Please!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Think all high yields are risky? MCAN Financial’s regulated, interest-first model could be a dividend built to last.

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.7% Dividend Stock That Remains a Standout Buy Into 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NorthWest Healthcare REIT’s hospital-backed leases and improving finances make it a defensive monthly payer to consider as rates ease in…

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Retirement

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 33 for Canadians

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you behind on retirement at 33? Use an RRSP and a simple ETF like XEQT to turn small, automated…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Any TFSA Into a $400/Month Dividend Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build tax-free monthly cash flow with a TFSA, and consider Plaza Retail REIT’s steady, necessity-based income to help reach $400…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Just Released New 2026 Tax Brackets

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New 2026 CRA tax brackets can cut “bracket creep” so plan around them to ensure more compounding, and consider Manulife…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $700 per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a steady, tax‑free monthly paycheque, Here’s a simple plan and why APR.UN fits the bill.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Almost Constant Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a $50,000 TFSA into a dependable, tax‑free paycheque with a simple ETF mix. Here’s why VDY can anchor the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust for the Next Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This northern grocer could anchor a 10‑year dividend plan. Here’s why NWC’s essential markets and steady cash flows make it…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 55 in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turning 55? See how a TFSA and a low‑volatility income ETF like ZPAY can boost tax‑free retirement cash flow while…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $275 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Discover how True North Commercial REIT’s government‑anchored leases could help turn a TFSA into monthly, tax‑free income even amid a…

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Dividend Stocks

Top TSX Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Demetris Afxentiou

Picking dividend stocks for retirees involves a different set of criteria compared to non-retirees. Here are some great picks to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Down 62% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This overlooked healthcare REIT may be turning the corner. Here’s why its beaten‑down price could reward patient, income‑focused investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks That Just Raised Their Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Boost your 2026 portfolio with these 3 TSX dividend growth stocks for passive income that just hiked their payouts in…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn a TFSA Into a $500/Month Dividend Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into tax-free monthly cash flow, pair steady payers with dividend growers, and consider Dream Industrial REIT for…

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Retirement

It’s Not Too Late: Catch Up on Retirement Savings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you behind on retirement? TFSAs, RRSPs, and a steady compounder like Premium Brands can help you catch up with…

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Dividend Stocks

How Beginners Can Turn a Pocket-Sized TFSA Into Serious Wealth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Turn a pocket-sized TFSA into wealth: Investing in the XEI ETF for 4.3% monthly dividends and instant diversification could turn…

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Retirement

This 4.4% Dividend Giant Could Be an Ultimate Retirement Ally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sun Life’s diversified, global engine backs a growing dividend retirees can count on through market swings.

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Dividend Stocks

This 2.5% Dividend Stock Is Practically Free Monthly Money

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want monthly income you can plan around? Extendicare’s government-backed senior-care business helps make its dividend feel reliably consistent, even if…

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Stocks for Beginners

A 3% Dividend Stock for any Retirement Safety Net

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC’s 150-year dividend streak and record earnings make it a standout retirement anchor for dependable income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $7,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two ultra-steady TSX names offer boring-but-beautiful dividends and resilient cash flow you can hold for decades.

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Retirement

Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 44 for Canadians

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would invest a RRSP if I were 44 years old.

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