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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Data-Centre Boom Needs More Than Chips: This TSX Stock Could Win

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI chips can’t do anything without massive buildings and power infrastructure, and Bird Construction is getting paid to build it.

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Energy Stocks

This Dividend Stock Pays Monthly and Yields 6%: Here’s What $7,000 Could Pay You

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Freehold Royalties pairs a 6%-plus monthly dividend with an asset-light royalty model that can keep cash flowing without drilling wells.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Bank Stock Is Up 49%: I Still Think It Has Room to Run

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

National Bank’s stock has surged, but rising profits and a growing national footprint suggest the business may still be catching…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Built to Keep Paying Through Any Market Condition

| Demetris Afxentiou

These three dividend stocks offer reliable cash flow, and strong records of rewarding shareholders through changing markets.

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Dividend Stocks

Your GIC Is Maturing: Here’s Where I’d Put $10,000 for More Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When GIC rates fall, a grocery-anchored REIT like Crombie can offer higher monthly income with some growth potential.

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Retirement

A 30-Year Retirement Is Coming: Here’s the Income Plan I Wouldn’t Delay

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement could last 30 years, so your portfolio needs income that grows to keep up with inflation.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Next Stock Market Dip May Be Smaller Than the Last: Here’s What I’d Buy Anyway

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Waiting for the next market correction? If earnings, margins and growth expectations are improving, waiting for maximum pessimism can become…

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Dividend Stocks

The Market Has Punished This Dividend Giant Enough: I’d Buy Before Sentiment Turns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Capital Power’s dividend looks safer than the stock price suggests, and a long-term Meta data-centre deal could drive future demand.

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Dividend Stocks

1 RRIF Withdrawal Could Shrink Your OAS More Than You Expect

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A big RRIF withdrawal can trigger an OAS clawback, so building TFSA flexibility and dividend growth beforehand can help.

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Dividend Stocks

If You’re 50 With Less Than $100,000 Saved, I’d Start Here

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Being 50 with only five digits saved can feel scary, but 15 years is still enough time for compounding to…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Stock Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Hack

| Demetris Afxentiou

This 7% dividend stock offers monthly income, defensive properties, and a long runway for rental growth that could appeal to…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Buy This Dividend Stock Before Falling Rates Send Income Investors Back

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

GIC rates can fade quickly, and when they do, a well-covered monthly REIT payout starts looking attractive again.

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Tech Stocks

This Stock Has Already Rallied: Here’s Why the Best Gains May Still Be Ahead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A stock that has already doubled can still be a great buy if the business is growing fast enough to…

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Dividend Stocks

The OAS Clawback Can Start Before You Feel Rich: Here’s How to Get Ahead of It

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

OAS clawbacks can hit “regular” retirees once taxable income gets high enough, so building tax-free flexibility before retirement matters.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? I’d Buy This TSX Stock Before the Next Dip Gets Smaller

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Market dips rarely wait for you to feel ready, and a “small” pullback can disappear fast if the business keeps…

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Dividend Stocks

A $7,000 TFSA Won’t Build Itself: This Is the Stock I’d Start With Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA won’t build itself, so your first $7,000 should go into a sturdy business you can hold through ugly…

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Dividend Stocks

Starting at 30? $500 a Month Could Grow Past $1.1 Million by 65

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Five hundred dollars a month doesn’t sound like much, but over 35 years it can grow into seven figures through…

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Dividend Stocks

This 3-Stock TFSA Plan Gets Harder to Catch Up On Every Year You Wait

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Skipping a year of TFSA investing can not only lose you $7,000, it can cost decades of compound growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Waiting 5 Years to Invest $7,000 a Year Could Cost You Nearly $200,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Waiting five years to start investing can look small today, but it can snowball into a $200,000 gap later.

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Energy Stocks

Waiting Until 45 Instead of 35 to Invest $500 a Month Could Cost You $450,000 by 65

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Starting with $500 a month at 35 instead of 45 could mean hundreds of thousands more at 65, even with…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Big 6 Reported Earnings: Here’s My Favourite Bank Stock to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All six Canadian banks beat earnings estimates, but their stocks are now priced as if investors expect that to keep…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Your TFSA Big Enough to Retire Comfortably?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A six-figure TFSA can look huge until it has to fund decades of real-life retirement spending.

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Energy Stocks

Why This 4.3% Dividend Stock Is Still a Forever Buy for Me

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Waiting for the perfect correction can cost more than it saves, especially when a dividend stock keeps compounding without you.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Monthly Income? Here’s a 7% Dividend Stock to Consider

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly dividends feel great, but the real test is whether the business generates enough cash to keep paying them.

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Dividend Stocks

If You Own BCE for Income, You Need to Compare it With This Dividend Rival

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A big dividend yield can feel comforting, but it can vanish fast if cash flow and debt don’t cooperate.

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Dividend Stocks

IMO, These Are the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

These are three of the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy now for reliable income, defensive businesses, and long-term upside.

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Energy Stocks

The Next Nuclear Boom Is Already Underway: These TSX Stocks Could Lead It

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI is pushing data centre power demand so fast that nuclear energy and Canada’s nuclear supply chain are back in…

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Retirement

Here’s How I’m Building My Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

I’m building my own pension by owning high-quality Canadian dividend stocks that can grow their earnings, dividends, and share prices…

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Retirement

Is Your TFSA Big Enough to Retire Comfortably?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want to retire comfortably? These three Canadian stocks can help investors build tax-free wealth inside a TFSA.

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Retirement

These 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Are Great for Retirees

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Combining Fortis, Emera, and another defensive Canadian dividend stock creates a resilient retirement income portfolio capable of weathering economic cycles,…

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Retirement

Don’t Have a Pension? Here’s How Canadian Dividend Stocks Can Help

| Demetris Afxentiou

Don’t have a pension? These Canadian dividend stocks can provide growing income and help investors build a more secure retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

An Easy TFSA Strategy to Retire More Comfortably

| Kay Ng

Maximize TFSA contributions, invest for the long term, and reinvest dividends so tax-free compounding can drive retirement growth. 

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Dividend Stocks

I Think These Bank Stocks and REITs Are Undervalued Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Some “cheap” stocks are cheap for a reason, but these four look like cases where improving fundamentals may still be…

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Holding These 3 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks Well Beyond 2026

| Demetris Afxentiou

I’m holding these three Canadian blue-chip stocks beyond 2026 for their durable businesses, dividends, and long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6%-Yielding Stock Really is as Good as It Looks for Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Freehold’s 6%+ yield looks attractive because it’s coming from a royalty model with decent cash-flow coverage, not an overstretched operator.

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Stocks for Beginners

CIBC Just Reported Q3 Results: What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CIBC delivered a strong earnings beat, but after a 60% run, the real question is whether the stock is still…

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Dividend Stocks

I Split $30,000 Across 3 TSX Stocks for Over $1,400 a Year

| Demetris Afxentiou

I split $30,000 across three TSX stocks to generate over $1,400 a year in dividend income, blending yield, growth, and…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Pays You Monthly and Yields 6.4%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A monthly dividend can look comforting, but Pizza Pizza just proved the schedule can’t protect you from a cut.

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Dividend Stocks

You’ve Already Missed a Year of Dividends: Here’s Why I Wouldn’t Miss Another

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Missing an ex-dividend date doesn’t just delay investing; it can also mean losing real cash payments and years of compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

Own U.S. Stocks in Your TFSA? Here’s What You Should Know

| Demetris Afxentiou

Thinking of holding U.S. stocks in your TFSA? Here’s how withholding tax affects dividends and why growth names may still…

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