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Recent Retirement News

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Energy Stocks

The Only Stock You Need to Buy and Hold for Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

One Canadian utility has raised its dividend every year since 1973, making it a rare retirement income anchor.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $14,000 for Consistent Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a $14,000 TFSA into about $60 a month in tax-free income by pairing a senior-housing operator with a consumer-brand…

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Energy Stocks

How Much Does a Typical 45-Year-Old Alberta Resident Have Saved in a TFSA?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) and another energy stock worth stashing in a TFSA.

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Retirement

CPP and OAS Aren’t Enough: Here’s How to Fill the Gap

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A TFSA plus an income ETF can be a retiree's best friend for augmenting CPP and OAS.

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Energy Stocks

A 6.6% Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold While Rates Pause

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Collect a 6.6% monthly dividend during the Bank of Canada’s rate pause with a royalty-based energy stock that gets paid…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 23% to Buy Now for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 23% pullback has put Canada’s biggest apartment REIT on sale, letting investors collect monthly rent-like income without owning a…

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Retirement

What the Typical Canadian TFSA Looks Like by Age 50

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (TSX:ZEB) is a great pick for TFSA investors thinking about growth.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 31% drop has made Shopify and Nutrien look cheaper, even as both companies are still putting up strong operating…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

It takes time, effort, and patience to build a diversified portfolio of quality dividend stocks to create your own pension.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Does a Typical Canadian Have in Their TFSA at 50?

| Puja Tayal

Discover how a TFSA can significantly benefit your investments and savings, with insights on average contributions among Canadians.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much a Typical 45-Year-Old Has in TFSA and RRSP Accounts

| Demetris Afxentiou

See how much a typical 45-year-old has in TFSA and RRSP accounts and how XIC, ZSP, and Enbridge could help…

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Tech Stocks

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

| Puja Tayal

Explore how the TFSA can assist in flexible retirement plans, allowing you to make your money effectively work for you.

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Retirement

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

| Jitendra Parashar

A well-funded TFSA could become a powerful source of tax-free retirement income. Here's how much you may want to save…

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy for Instant Diversification

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buy one ETF and instantly own slices of thousands of companies worldwide, without having to pick individual winners.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadians may need roughly $500,000 in a TFSA to generate sufficient retirement income. Here's how to reach that goal.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Strong Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Make your $7,000 TFSA contribution work for decades by buying three Canadian compounders you won’t panic-sell in a downturn.

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Retirement

Canadians: How Much Should Be in a 20-Year-Old’s TFSA to Retire?

| Joey Frenette

Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock might be a nice draw to new, young investors looking to start off a TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $14,000 for Constant Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $14,000 of TFSA room into two monthly payers that could send about $48 back into your account every month.

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Dividend Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in July

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Put $5,000 to work in July by spreading it across five proven Canadian stocks tied to big, long-term trends.

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

How Big Should Your TFSA Be Before You Can Retire?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) stands out as a great investment for investors seeking yield and…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.8% Monthly Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA Investor’s Dream

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a $7,000 TFSA contribution into roughly $477 a year in tax-free monthly income with this 6.8%-yielding Canadian REIT.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Should a 20-Year-Old Canadian Have in Their TFSA to Retire?

| Demetris Afxentiou

A 20-year-old Canadian's TFSA can build substantial retirement wealth through early contributions, dividends, and compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 of TFSA Cash in 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $50,000 TFSA plan works best when you start with a diversified core, then add a few Canadian names with…

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Dividend Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

August earnings season can cause prices to swing sharply, so focusing on durable businesses with clear earnings drivers can beat…

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Energy Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian dividend growers with decades of payout increases can be a simple foundation for lifetime passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $50,000 portfolio can start paying about $135 a month today, but the real win is building a dividend stream…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $5,000 starter portfolio can work best when it’s simple, concentrated, and built around two businesses you can hold for…

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Retirement

3 TSX Dividend Champions Every Retiree Should Consider

| Robin Brown

Wondering what dividend stocks might be best for a retiree's portfolio? These top TSX stocks are dividend champs worth holding.

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Dividend Stocks

The 11% Monthly Dividend That Beats Every GIC Rate

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An 11% monthly yield can look irresistible, but with HMAX you’re swapping GIC certainty for stock-market risk and a variable…

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Retirement

3 Major Red Flags the CRA is Watching for Every TFSA Holder

| Demetris Afxentiou

These three TFSA red flags, including frequent trading and overcontributions, can trigger CRA penalties for investors.

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Retirement

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An OAS clawback can sneak up on high-income retirees, and CRA reviews often start when something doesn’t match or looks…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: How I’d Structure $14,000 for Consistent Payouts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $14,000 TFSA won’t make you rich overnight, but it can kickstart a simple compounding engine with real staying power.

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Retirement

What TFSA Millionaires Understand That Most Canadian Investors Do Not

| Demetris Afxentiou

TFSA millionaires build wealth through patience, diversification, and quality holdings like CNR, XIC, and TD rather than chasing quick returns.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Benefits: 4 Cash Payments Canadians Should Watch for This Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

July CRA benefit deposits can ease the summer budget squeeze, and some investors may use any leftover cash to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

The $109,000 TFSA Benchmark: Here’s How to See Where You Stand

| Demetris Afxentiou

The $109,000 TFSA benchmark offers Canadians a useful measuring stick. Here’s how ENB, XIU, and WCN could help close the…

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Energy Stocks

Got $25,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash-Pumping Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $25,000 TFSA can start producing real tax-free income, but only if you have enough contribution room to avoid penalties.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beware: The CRA Could Ask You to Return 3 Cash Benefits

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A CRA deposit can feel like free money, but if your profile changes, it can quickly become money you owe…

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Dividend Stocks

How Putting $50,000 Into This High-Yield Dividend Stock Could Generate $3,550 in Annual Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the secrets to passive income through reliable high-yield dividend yielding stocks and a diversified portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Balance Canadians May Need to Retire Comfortably

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA can turn retirement savings into tax-free options, not just a bigger account balance.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Bring in $1,000 a Month Tax-Free

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $1,000-a-month tax-free TFSA “paycheque” is possible, but it takes a big balance and patient investing.

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