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Recent Retirement News

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Retirement

A 30-Year Retirement Changes Everything: Here’s the TFSA Strategy I’d Use

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement can last 30 years, so your TFSA needs inflation-beating growth without forcing you to sell in a crash.

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Dividend Stocks

If the TSX Rally Continues, These Are 2 Stocks You’ll Wish You Bought

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TSX record can trigger FOMO, but the best buys are often the profitable names with catalysts still unfolding.

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Energy Stocks

Canada’s AI Boom Needs Far More Electricity: These TSX Stocks Could Provide It

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s AI boom may hinge on electricity supply, and two TSX power producers offer very different risk-reward paths.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ridiculously Cheap Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three Canadian dividend stocks look unusually cheap for different reasons, and each could rebound if today’s problems ease.

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Dividend Stocks

This Beaten-Down TSX Stock Yields 4.5%, and I’d Double Down for $448 Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A profitable, cash-rich software company is yielding 4.5% while trading 38% below its high, and management is buying back shares.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top-Notch 7.4% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 7.4% monthly yield can feel like a paycheque, but it only works if AFFO actually covers the distribution.

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Stocks for Beginners

Royal Bank Stock Could Look Very Different in 5 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC may look the same in 2031, but its profits could come more from fees and AI than mortgages.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Turn That $7,000 Contribution Into $64.51 Each Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $7,000 TFSA contribution can be used to buy a monthly-paying ETF, but the juicy yield comes with trade-offs.

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Retirement

How 1 RRIF Withdrawal Can Shrink Your OAS, and 1 Way to Boost it

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A one-time RRIF withdrawal can trigger an OAS clawback, so timing and using TFSA income can help keep more of…

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Dividend Stocks

An 11% Dividend Stock to Buy for $231 Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An 11.1% yield can fund a $231 monthly deposit on $25,000, but it comes with real credit-risk strings attached.

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Dividend Stocks

The 5 Highest-Yielding TSX Stocks, and the Risk Hidden in Each Payout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An 11% dividend yield looks tempting, but it can also be a warning that the share price is in trouble.

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Tech Stocks

I’d Invest $7,000 in This Tech Stock Before the AI Boom Hits Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s AI boom may be less about flashy startups and more about the unglamorous companies helping businesses adopt AI safely.

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Energy Stocks

3 Canadian Companies Set to Go Nuclear in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s nuclear revival is creating a buyable supply chain in fuel, engineering, and construction rather than one single “winner.”

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Energy Stocks

This Steal of a Utility Stock Can Bring in $1,283 a Year!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Capital Power may be a “hidden AI play” because data centres need reliable electricity, and it’s already signing long contracts…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Is Great, But I Think This Stock Could Be a Better Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge’s 5%+ yield looks comforting, but Canadian Natural may offer the better long-term total return if growth matters more than…

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Retirement

3 TFSA Habits That Work While You’re Saving, But Backfire in Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA can stay tax-free in retirement, but a few common habits can quietly weaken it when you need it…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Over 8% Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An 8% to 11% monthly yield sounds great, but with MICs it only works if the loans and payouts stay…

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Retirement

The 7 RRIF Tax Traps Waiting for Canadians in Their 70s

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRIF minimum withdrawals can quietly inflate a retiree’s taxable income and trigger avoidable OAS clawbacks if not planned early.

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Tech Stocks

Why MDA Stock Jumped 16% Last Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $474 million contract boost sent MDA soaring because backlog turns future revenue from a guess into a signed plan.

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Tech Stocks

Analysts Agree: These Canadian Stocks Are Strong Buys

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two “Strong Buy” Canadian stocks are getting near-unanimous analyst love, but only one still looks reasonably priced.

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Stocks for Beginners

The One Number That Could Spoil This Canadian Dividend Stock’s Rally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A tiny move in RBC’s credit-loss provision could matter a lot because bank valuations are already stretched.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a TFSA With $14,000 Into a Consistent $114.45 Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $14,000 investment in TFSA room could potentially generate about $114 a month using a high-yield covered-call ETF, but the…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 42% to Buy Now for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS’s painful 55% dividend cut may have turned a shaky payout into a more sustainable 5.6% yield.

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Tech Stocks

The Best Undervalued Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX blue chips trading at modest P/E ratios may be priced for pessimism even as earnings improve.

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Dividend Stocks

Dip Buyers Could Win Big: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX laggards near 15%–19% off their highs may be giving patient investors a rare buy-the-dip setup.

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Checklist Every Retiree Needs to Pass

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple five-step checklist can help retirees avoid CRA mismatches and keep more income tax-free.

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Dividend Stocks

6.3% Monthly Cash Flow: This Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA ATM

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 6.3%-yielding monthly dividend from Freehold Royalties could turn TFSA room into steady, tax-free cash flow.

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Retirement

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 28% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cameco’s stock is down about 34% from its peak, but its long-term nuclear “toolbox” may still be intact.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two boring, durable Canadian businesses could compound well inside a TFSA, but both are priced like high-quality companies.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy for Instant Diversification

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three broad ETFs can give you instant global diversification, but you still need to watch fees, overlap, and concentration risk.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

I’m Locking These 3 Dividend Stocks Into My TFSA for the Long Run

| Demetris Afxentiou

These 3 dividend stocks offer income, stability, and long-term growth, making BNS, Enbridge, and CNR strong TFSA holdings for years.

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Energy Stocks

Ignite Your TFSA Retirement Savings With This 4% Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A tiny quarterly dividend can quietly grow into serious retirement income when it compounds inside a tax-free TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

August will bring five very different earnings “report cards,” and the numbers will show which stories are holding up.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much TFSA Income Is Too Much for OAS Eligibility?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFSA withdrawals can be huge in retirement without triggering any OAS clawback, because the CRA doesn’t count TFSA income as…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in August

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even with the TSX near record highs, several quality names are still down from highs and could be worth watching…

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Dividend Stocks

Is a $109,000 TFSA Actually Realistic for the Average Canadian?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here’s how consistent contributions, time, and investment growth can make it possible.

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Tech Stocks

Got $5,000? Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $5,000 TFSA starter portfolio could pair Dollarama’s steady growth with MDA Space’s higher-upside space cycle.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Put $20,000 in a TFSA to Work Generating Meaningful Cash Flow

| Demetris Afxentiou

Put $20,000 to work generating TFSA cash flow with a combination of some of the best long-term income investments on…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much You Really Need in a TFSA to Make $800 a Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Getting $800 a month tax-free in a TFSA is possible, but the needed balance depends on yield and risk.

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Retirement

5 CRA Red Flags That Could Put High-Income Seniors Under Review

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CRA reviews can be triggered by simple mismatches, and a TFSA can help seniors earn income without adding to taxable…

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