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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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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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Dividend Stocks

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CPP and OAS leave most retirees with an income gap, and a TFSA dividend stock like Sun Life could help…

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Dividend Stocks

What Investors Should Know About Canadian Bank Stocks Before Rates Fall

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rate cuts can squeeze bank margins, but BMO’s improving credit trends and fee businesses could help it navigate the cycle.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Dividend: What Every Investor Needs to Know Before Buying

| Demetris Afxentiou

BCE’s dividend now yields 5.8% after a major reset. Here’s what investors should know about its payout, cash flow, debt,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Worth Holding for the Next 7 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian dividend growers could turn 28 quarterly cheques into a bigger income stream as AI power demand and Asian…

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock Down 59% to Buy and Hold for Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE’s “boring” dividend reputation cracked, but a reset payout and a turnaround plan could still interest retirees.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Perfect Monthly Dividend Stock With a 6% Yield

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

SmartCentres could give TFSA investors a 6% monthly “rent cheque” without the midnight repair calls.

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Retirement

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Building a comfortable TFSA-funded retirement can take hundreds of thousands, but CPP and OAS cover a big starting chunk.

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s What Retirement Savings Often Look Like for Canadians at 55

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 55, national “average” balances matter less than how much income your assets can reliably produce.

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Retirement

Freedom 55: How Do Your TFSA and RRSP Savings Stack Up?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Freedom 55 can work, but you’ll need a “bridge” portfolio to cover years before CPP and OAS start.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Worth Holding Through 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two dividend growers could boost your income by 2030, combining CNQ’s higher yield with CN Rail’s steadier business.

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Energy Stocks

Where Could Suncor Stock Be After 3 More Years of Dividends?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Suncor’s next three years could deliver about $7.50 per share in dividends, but oil prices still decide how exciting the…

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Dividend Stocks

What the Average Canadian TFSA Looks Like at Age 50

| Demetris Afxentiou

See what the average Canadian TFSA looks like at age 50 and how CNR, Constellation Software, and VFV could support…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A DIY “dividend pension” can top up CPP, but it needs diversification, payout coverage, and time to grow.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Look Built for the Rate Pause

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada holding at 2.25%, Granite REIT and Emera look like dividend plays that can benefit from…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the 3-Stock TFSA Strategy I’d Use in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A three-stock TFSA “mini economy” pairs steady income, defensive growth, and a high-upside bet while keeping gains tax-free.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock Down 35% to Buy and Hold for Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rogers’ 13% dip has pushed its yield above 4%, and management expects a big jump in free cash flow.

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