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Dividend Stocks

A 6% Yield Won’t Save a Weak Dividend: I’d Buy This Growing Payout Instead

A lower 3.3% yield can beat a 6% yield over time if the dividend keeps growing, and Manulife is showing…

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Stocks for Beginners

You Don’t Need a Million-Dollar Salary to Build a Million-Dollar TFSA

A million-dollar TFSA is built with ordinary annual contributions and decades of compounding, not an extraordinary salary.

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Dividend Stocks

A $7,000 TFSA Contribution Could Become $70,000: Here’s the Math

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution can grow into $70,000 over decades if you pair time with a durable grower like…

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Dividend Stocks

The First $100,000 Is the Hardest: Here’s How a TFSA Can Do the Rest

Hit $100,000 in a TFSA and compounding can start doing more work than your annual contributions.

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Stocks for Beginners

Your GIC Is Maturing: Here’s Why Keeping All the Cash Could Cost More

A maturing GIC is safe, but rolling it all over could quietly sacrifice long-term growth as rates fall.

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Stocks for Beginners

Cash Feels Safe Again: This Is the Expensive Risk Investors Are Missing

Letting $10,000 sit in a TFSA feels safe, but it can quietly lose buying power if it stays uninvested.

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Dividend Stocks

The 5 Canadian Stocks So Safe I’d Tell My Mother to Buy Them

These five Canadian stocks combine durable businesses, strong competitive positions, and long-term resilience for cautious investors.

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Dividend Stocks

$200 a Month in Tax-Free Income Is Closer Than You Think With These 2 TSX Stocks

Turn unused TFSA room into a $200 monthly, tax-free “paycheque” with two steady Canadian dividend payers.

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Dividend Stocks

This 3.3%-Yielding Stock Could Turn a $7,000 TFSA Contribution Into $231 a Year

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution can start a tax-free dividend snowball with North West Company’s steady grocery business.

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Energy Stocks

The 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy in Any Market

This Canadian dividend stock offers reliable income, steady growth, and a defensive business built to perform through almost any market.

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Stock I’d Buy Today and Hold Until 2036

A “meh” 2% yield can be far more valuable than a flashy 7% if it keeps rising for a decade.

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Stocks for Beginners

If You Missed Shopify’s First Run, I’d Watch This Canadian Growth Stock Next

WSP may not be “the next Shopify,” but its record backlog and repeatable growth engine in infrastructure services can still…

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Stocks for Beginners

Bombardier Stock Has Been Falling: Is It a Buy?

Bombardier stock has been falling after U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, but its improving financials, growing backlog, and stronger…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Could Be a Millionaire-Maker Without Becoming the Next Shopify

A million-dollar portfolio doesn’t require finding the next Shopify if you invest consistently and own profitable compounders like CGI.

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Stocks for Beginners

Gildan’s Vertically Integrated Supply Chain Could Be the Best Tariff Shield Yet

Gildan’s vertically integrated supply chain and trade-friendly manufacturing footprint could help it protect margins as tariffs shift.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Stock Could Be the Hidden Gem of the Decade

This hidden Canadian gem combines strong revenue growth, a $4 billion backlog, and expanding satellite capabilities.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Protect Your Portfolio as Carney and Trump Dig In

Loblaw and Agnico Eagle could help investors add defensive strength to their portfolios as Canada-U.S. trade tensions remain elevated.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Number Could Tell Investors Whether This Sell-off Is Nearly Over

A small pullback in Canadian National Railway looks more interesting when freight demand is still rising.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%: What it Means for Algoma Steel Investors

Higher tariffs can help a Canadian steelmaker win orders, but they don’t guarantee profits, and Algoma still needs to prove…

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Stocks for Beginners

Your Trump Trade War Roundup After a Busy Weekend

As Canada’s new counter-tariffs take effect, and the Bombardier and auto items are still threats, investors should separate what’s real…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire $7,000 TFSA Contribution Into This Growth Stock

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution can turn into a much bigger number if it’s invested in a durable grower like…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $1,000

These three smartest stocks to buy offer durable businesses, long-term growth potential, and a compelling way to invest $1,000 today.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7% Yield Looks Tempting: I’d Check This Number Before Buying a Single Share

A 7% yield is only attractive if the REIT’s cash flow can comfortably cover it, and Automotive Properties looks worth…

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

Why I’m Using These 3 Canadian Stocks as My TFSA Cornerstones

Craft a robust portfolio by investing in stocks that are resilient and capable of thriving during challenging times.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Data-Centre Boom Needs More Than Chips: This TSX Stock Could Win

AI chips can’t do anything without massive buildings and power infrastructure, and Bird Construction is getting paid to build it.

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Energy Stocks

This Dividend Stock Pays Monthly and Yields 6%: Here’s What $7,000 Could Pay You

Freehold Royalties pairs a 6%-plus monthly dividend with an asset-light royalty model that can keep cash flowing without drilling wells.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Bank Stock Is Up 49%: I Still Think It Has Room to Run

National Bank’s stock has surged, but rising profits and a growing national footprint suggest the business may still be catching…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Built to Keep Paying Through Any Market Condition

These three dividend stocks offer reliable cash flow, and strong records of rewarding shareholders through changing markets.

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Dividend Stocks

Your GIC Is Maturing: Here’s Where I’d Put $10,000 for More Income

When GIC rates fall, a grocery-anchored REIT like Crombie can offer higher monthly income with some growth potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Room Sitting in Cash? Waiting Could Be the Most Expensive Choice

A maxed-out TFSA can still fall short if it sits in low-interest cash instead of compounding for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best Dividend Stocks in Canada for Beginner Investors

A look at three of the best dividend stocks in Canada for beginner investors, including their yields and why they…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Next Stock Market Dip May Be Smaller Than the Last: Here’s What I’d Buy Anyway

Waiting for the next market correction? If earnings, margins and growth expectations are improving, waiting for maximum pessimism can become…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Growth Stock Isn’t Cheap: I’d Still Buy It Before the Next Jump

MDA Space looks pricey, but its surging revenue, massive backlog, and defence-driven contract wins could help earnings grow into today’s…

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Dividend Stocks

The Market Has Punished This Dividend Giant Enough: I’d Buy Before Sentiment Turns

Capital Power’s dividend looks safer than the stock price suggests, and a long-term Meta data-centre deal could drive future demand.

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Dividend Stocks

1 RRIF Withdrawal Could Shrink Your OAS More Than You Expect

A big RRIF withdrawal can trigger an OAS clawback, so building TFSA flexibility and dividend growth beforehand can help.

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Dividend Stocks

If You’re 50 With Less Than $100,000 Saved, I’d Start Here

Being 50 with only five digits saved can feel scary, but 15 years is still enough time for compounding to…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Stock Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Hack

This 7% dividend stock offers monthly income, defensive properties, and a long runway for rental growth that could appeal to…

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Stocks for Beginners

With Canadian Stocks Soaring, Here’s How I’d Get in on the Bull Run

Canadian stocks are soaring, but I’d rather chase strong businesses than rising prices alone.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Buy This Dividend Stock Before Falling Rates Send Income Investors Back

GIC rates can fade quickly, and when they do, a well-covered monthly REIT payout starts looking attractive again.

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Tech Stocks

This Stock Has Already Rallied: Here’s Why the Best Gains May Still Be Ahead

A stock that has already doubled can still be a great buy if the business is growing fast enough to…

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