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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 5% Yield with Constant Paycheques

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CT REIT’s 5.2% monthly payout can turn a TFSA into a steady “second income,” but the tenant concentration is the…

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Retirement

The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 55

| Demetris Afxentiou

The average TFSA balance for Canadians at 55 offers a useful retirement benchmark. Here are three investments that could strengthen…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Primed With Potential for Generational Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian compounders could help turn a $10,000 start into a long-term wealth engine, if bought at sensible prices.

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

3 Canadian Stocks Well-Suited for a Long-Term Buy-and-Hold TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple TFSA mix of Shopify, CN Rail, and Royal Bank aims to compound for decades while keeping every gain…

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Retirement

How Retired Couples Can Use Their TFSA to Generate $8,720 Per Year in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

Canadian retirees are searching for ways to earn good income from their savings to complement their pensions.

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Energy Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Pick Down 11%: A Forever Hold

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian Natural Resources is down 13%, lifting its yield to about 4% and making its long dividend streak more attractive.

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Dividend Stocks

What the Average Canadian TFSA Looks Like at 50

| Robin Brown

Wondering how you match up to the average 50-year olds TFSA balance? Here is how you can create above average…

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Dividend Stocks

Power Up Your TFSA: This TSX-Listed ETF Delivers Tax-Free Monthly Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

HDIF’s 11.6% yield and monthly payouts can turn a TFSA into a “paycheque,” but it comes with leverage and higher…

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Dividend Stocks

5 CRA Red Flags to Watch in Retirement Tax Returns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A few common retirement-return mistakes can trigger CRA follow-up, and most are avoidable with a quick pre-filing checklist.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian value ideas offer a mix of growth, income, and a real-asset discount, without relying on a “too-good-to-be-true” yield.

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Retirement

TFSA vs. RRSP: The Simple Rules Canadians Forget

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are the factors I would personally weigh when deciding between TFSA versus RRSP contributions.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Forget Enbridge and Buy This Dividend Stock Instead?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge is still a dividend staple, but TC Energy could be the better “next dollar” if you want more growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

How Much Does a Typical 45-Year-Old Have Saved in Their TFSA and RRSP?

| Demetris Afxentiou

See what Canadians may have saved by age 45 and how three investments could strengthen a TFSA and RRSP over…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire TFSA Into This 7% Monthly Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 7% monthly TFSA payer sounds great, but this grocery REIT’s payout ratio shows why the yield comes with strings…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge may be the safer dividend giant, but BCE’s beaten-down shares could offer the bigger rebound if its turnaround works.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champion Down 15% for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A beaten-down Canadian food dividend payer could reward patient investors with income today and a potential rebound tomorrow.

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Retirement

How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 50

| Demetris Afxentiou

See how much Canadians typically have in a TFSA by age 50 and how TD, Fortis, and Canadian National could…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: 2 High-Yield TSX Dividend Stocks to Consider Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two high-yield Canadian stocks could help a TFSA start generating tax-free income that doesn’t reduce OAS or GIS.

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Retirement

How to Use Your TFSA to Double Your Annual Contribution

| Demetris Afxentiou

Double your annual contribution over time by investing in these three Canadian growth stocks with plenty of long-term opportunity.

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Energy Stocks

I’m Betting My Future on This Canadian Dividend Giant

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

North America’s coming natural-gas surge could turn one Canadian pipeline giant into a long-lived retirement income machine.

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Stocks for Beginners

What the Average Canadian TFSA Balance Looks Like at Age 50

| Demetris Afxentiou

The average Canadian TFSA balance at age 50 may be lower than expected. Here’s how investors can boost their savings.

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Tech Stocks

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX stocks could turn a record-setting market rally into profits from trading activity and jet deliveries.

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Tech Stocks

How a $20,000 TFSA Could Grow Into $100,000 by 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aiming to turn $20,000 into $100,000 by 2030 likely requires extreme returns, and one Canadian space stock is positioned for…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA and RRSP at Age 45

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here’s the average TFSA and RRSP at age 45, how those balances compare with available benchmarks, and three investments to…

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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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