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Recent Retirement News

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Dividend Stocks

Why Boring Utility Stocks Are Suddenly Looking Very Attractive

| Demetris Afxentiou

Utility stocks are often seen as boring and lacking growth, but shifting market conditions are making them surprisingly attractive for…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Average $2400 Per Year in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Income-seeking investors should consider these picks to build a tax-free passive portfolio with some of the best Canadian dividend stocks…

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Retirement

How to Build Your Own Pension Using Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and a strong 9%-yield dividend play to help build a pension-like income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $1,000 Per Month?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want to generate passive income? Learn how three top Canadian dividend stocks can help you generate $1,000 per month.

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Retirement

Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $50,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade

| Chris MacDonald

These three stocks look well-positioned to take investors much closer to their goal of being seven-figure retirees over time.

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Dividend Stocks

My 3-Stock TFSA Game Plan for 2026

| Demetris Afxentiou

Build a simple, high‑conviction TFSA portfolio for 2026 with three Canadian stocks offering stability, income, and long‑term compounding potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $21,000 Just Sitting in a TFSA? This Dividend Stock Is Worth a Look

| Demetris Afxentiou

Got $21,000 sitting in a TFSA? Here’s why this top-rated dividend stock is an ideal pick for stable, growing, tax‑free…

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Retirement

2 Safer High-Yield Dividend Picks for Canadian Retirees

| Demetris Afxentiou

Two reliable, high‑yield Canadian dividend stocks can offer retirees stable income, and defensive appeal for long‑term portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Perfectly Suited for Retirees

| Demetris Afxentiou

Three top Canadian dividend stocks retirees can rely on: Enbridge, Fortis, and CIBC. Stable income, essential services, and long-term dividend…

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Retirement

The Average Canadian TFSA Balance at Age 60 — Here’s What it Tells Us

| Kay Ng

Canadians aged 60 should target to maximize their TFSA contributions and invest according to their risk tolerance, financial goals, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest During Market Turbulence: Gold, Staples or Cash?

| Demetris Afxentiou

When market turbulence hits, investors rotate out of more volatile areas of the market. Here’s where investors shift to.

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Dividend Stocks

Everyday Stocks That Can Defend Your Wealth, Too

| Demetris Afxentiou

Everyday stocks like utilities, grocers, and everyday staples provide a defensive moat for any portfolio and any market environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Pair These Stocks Together for Both Growth and Safety

| Demetris Afxentiou

A mix of defensive and growth‑oriented stocks can help investors build a portfolio that performs well in both stable and…

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Retirement

The TFSA Balance You’ll Probably Need to Retire in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement in Canada may come down to hitting a big TFSA target, and XEQT is pitched as a simple way…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Tricks of TFSA Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFSA millionaires aren’t chasing a secret stock. They’re using simple habits and low-fee ETFs like VGRO to compound tax-free for…

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make March Feel Like Payday Season

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dream Industrial’s monthly payout can make budgeting feel easier, but the real appeal is its industrial rent coverage and steady…

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Retirement

High-Yield Gems: 2 Dividend Stocks Canadian Retirees Should Consider

| Andrew Walker

These stocks pay good dividends that should continue to grow.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build Your Own Pension When Your Employer Won’t

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA can work like a personal pension, and Hydro One is pitched as a steady, regulated stock to anchor…

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Stocks for Beginners

Building Generational Wealth: Why Now is Still the Time to Invest in Canadian Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI International could be a “boring but powerful” Canadian wealth builder, using cash flow and discipline to compound through freight…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Investing in Canadian Efficiency Could Pay Off Big

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s “do more with less” boom could make ATS a standout TSX automation play as companies keep paying to save…

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Retirement

How to Budget for 30+ Years of Retirement (Without Running Out)

| Kay Ng

A 30+ year retirement requires a disciplined withdrawal strategy (like the 4% rule), inflation planning, debt reduction, having a cash…

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Retirement

Canadian Investors: How You’re Paying Taxes to the IRS

| Andrew Button

Dividends from the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock are not taxed by the IRS, as dividends from American stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Bricks to Dividends: Are Investors Moving From Homes to Yields?

| Demetris Afxentiou

With housing affordability stretched and interest rates reshaping the market, many Canadians are shifting from real estate to dividend stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Looking for a Market Defence? Canadian Dividend ETFs Are a One-Stop Solution

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a market defence? Canadian dividend ETFs offer diversification, stability, and reliable income for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Each and Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This healthcare REIT’s monthly payout looks more supported than it was a year ago, but refinancing and leverage still matter.

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Retirement

Here’s the Average Canadian RRSP at Age 55

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

That “average RRSP at 55” sounds helpful, until you realize averages can mislead, and a simple catch-up plan matters more.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Here’s How Much You Need in Your TFSA to Retire

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement gets clearer when you turn your TFSA into a specific income target and pick an easy portfolio to stick…

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Make $800 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

To get $800 per month, tax-free, the key variable is the sustainable yield you can realistically earn.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 50

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 50, the TFSA “average” is a useful gut check, but catching up usually comes from consistency more than clever…

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Mistake TFSA Investors Make When Markets Get Choppy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In a choppy market, the biggest TFSA danger isn’t the downturn, it’s selling too soon and missing the rebound.

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Retirement

Ready to Retire This Year? 3 Strategies for Canadians Coming Up on the Big Milestone

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top strategies every Canadian nearing retirement may want to consider, or at least think about, right now.

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Retirement

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Demetris Afxentiou

These top Canadian dividend stocks offer stability, income, and long-term growth, making them ideal buy-and-hold picks for any TFSA.

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Retirement

Retirement Planning: How to Generate $2,000 in Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund pays a fixed $0.10-per-share monthly distribution, which can make retirement planning easier.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Gold: 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Lock In Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold’s big swings can make it feel less like a TFSA “shield." These two monthly-paying REITs offer an income-focused alternative.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Better Way to Invest Your RRSP Refund in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your RRSP refund can start compounding sooner if you file early, and VFV is a simple way to invest it…

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Retirement

The Dividend Stock I’d Buy for RRSP Season

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season is a good time to look for tax-sheltered income, but LIF’s dividend can swing with the iron ore…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Season: 1 Stock I’d Buy and Forget

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season can tempt you to chase excitement, but OpenText looks like a “buy it and let it compound” tech…

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Retirement

How to Bridge the Gap When CPP and OAS Won’t Cover Your Expenses

| Kay Ng

Close the gap by building savings in TFSAs, RRSPs, and non-registered accounts, with a focus on dividend-growth stocks.

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Retirement

How I’d Invest $20,000 of TFSA Cash in 2026

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With TFSA limits hitting $109k in 2026, most Canadians are underutilizing their best tax-free wealth building tool. Here’s how to…

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Retirement

2 Dividend Stocks for Canadian Investors to Hold Through Retirement

| Andrew Walker

These stocks have delivered annual dividend growth for decades.

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