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Don’t Buy Gold: Do This Instead to Create Wealth

It might be time to buy gold if you're worried about inflation, the nation's debt burden, or the economic volatility…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency CERB Extension: How to Earn a Total of $7,645 Tax-Free When CERB Ends

The CERB extension increases support for a total of up to 24 weeks, but it will end in September. Canadians…

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Tech Stocks

CRA for Students: You Can Get Up to $22,600 in COVID-19 Support

The CRA has extended the taxable and tax-free benefits for students as part of the COVID-19 support. The maximum you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Value Investors: Are These 2 Stocks Cheap or Value Traps?

It is a tough time to be a value investor. Companies that focus on investing in value like ONEX Corp.…

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Coronavirus

Ottawa Forecasts a $343 Billion Deficit: How Should You React to This?

With the government's unprecedented deficit, you'd be wise to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Overvalued Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock: Buy This Tech Company Instead

This TSX tech stock offers huge growth potential and is undervalued.

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How Retirees Can Turn a $300 Tax Break Into $2,000

Here's where retirees can look to invest the CRA's $300 benefit if they do not require the money right now.

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Coronavirus

When Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Stop Falling?

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has had a wild 2020. Still trading near multi-year lows, is it finally time to bet…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dirt-Cheap TSX Income Stocks That Pay Big Dividends

I'm tempted to buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another battered dividend stock right now for sustainable but large dividends.

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Coronavirus

Uh-Oh! Another Air Canada (TSX:AC) Refund Controversy Just Erupted!

A new refund controversy reveals Air Canada's (TSX:AC) precarious financial situation.

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Dividend Stocks

Be Careful! The CRA Can Take Back Your Emergency CERB Payments

A high-yield utility like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners can help you make significant income even if you cannot continue receiving CERB…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 Cash-Rich TSX Picks to Buy Today

Investors are once again looking for high-risk, high-reward plays. Here are my top three picks: Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Inter Pipeline…

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Coronavirus

2 Top TSX Stocks That I’d Invest $2,000 in Today

Got $2,000 to invest? Here are two top TSX companies that still have plenty of long-term growth for investors to…

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Dividend Stocks

Even Warren Buffett Was Caught Off Guard by the Double Market Crash

You might want to avoid value traps like Canadian Apartment Properties, despite its attractiveness right now, as even Warren Buffett…

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Dividend Stocks

New Mortgage Rules Should Tank the Housing Market Even More

Consider alternative real estate investments like NorthWest Healthcare, as new mortgage rules could further tank the housing market.

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Stocks for Beginners

BUY NOW: Coronavirus Just Turned This Company Profitable

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) just reported its first quarterly profit ever. Its rapidly rising active subscriber base presents an excellent future…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Are You Eligible for the CCB Tax Break?

While the Canada Revenue Agency administers financial tax breaks like the CCB, you can create passive income by investing in…

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Coronavirus

The Expensive CRA CERB Might Have Cost Canada its AAA Credit Rating

The credit rating downgrade by Fitch reminds Canada to limit spending on CERB and other COVID-19 programs. For growth investors,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague Right Now

Investors should steer clear of Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and this other stock.

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Tech Stocks

These TSX Stocks Just Surged Over 200%: Are They a Buy?

These two TSX growth stocks have surged over 200% since March! They both have been blowing away analysts estimates, but…

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Coronavirus

Here’s the Number 1 Threat to Your Portfolio

There is a lot of negative noise affecting your portfolio, but there is one threat that is making the most…

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Energy Stocks

Why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Among Top Losers of 2020

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has lost more than 20%, notably underperforming the TSX Index. What's behind Enbridge's underperformance?

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Coronavirus

Critics to Warren Buffet: Your Top Advice Is Bogus

Warren Buffett received a lot of criticism the last few months as many stocks saw huge gains and his investments…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the GST/HST Credit! Pay Yourself $115 Quarterly With These 3 Dividend Stocks

These three dividend stocks will provide a predictable and growing quarterly income stream that will make you forget all about…

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Investing

Forget the TSX Index: I’d Rather Buy This Dividend Stock in a Recession

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) looks severely undervalued versus the TSX Index given its fortunate spot in a recession.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 Benefits You Can Still Get After the CERB Runs Out!

You can still get cash benefits available after CERB expires, but ultimately you'll need investments like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is going to be a turbulent ride, but for those willing to ride it out, the…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock: How Much Higher Can it Go?

It seems Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock's move higher is unstoppable. Here is what you should do if you own this stock.

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Top TSX Stocks

Will This Popular Canadian Stock Boom or Bust?

While revenues have declined 90% on a year over year basis, I'll make my bull argument for why Canadian Tire…

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Dividend Stocks

Does Warren Buffett’s Latest Deal Signal it’s Time to Buy Pipeline Stocks?

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a Canadian pipeline stock that Warren Buffett's followers may wish to buy following his latest $9.7…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $10,000 in This 6.38% Stock Pays $638 Per Year

The 2020 financial crisis gives enough reason to increase savings. TFSA users with $10,000 capital can earn $638 in tax-free…

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Energy Stocks

Saving for Retirement? This Is 1 Stock You’ll Want in Your Portfolio

This is one Canadian stock that you can feel confident about holding for the long term in your retirement portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) Stock Spiked 8,495%

Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) stock can turn $5,000 into $400,000. The secret is surprisingly simple, and new investors can take…

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Cannabis Stocks

Buy This 1 Weed Stock Instead of Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock

Here's why you can look to buy Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) stock instead of Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Going to School in Canada? See if You Qualify for a $5,000 COVID-19 Payout

Students can receive up to $5,000 in grant by doing volunteer work in the summer. For millennials wishing to invest,…

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Stocks for Beginners

Betting on a Vaccine? 4 Top Stocks to Watch for a Dip

Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD)(NASDAQ:VMD) and three other key stocks offer access to upside potential in the vaccine space.

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Investing

2 Retail Stocks to Buy Now

Dollarama and Loblaw are the two retail stocks to buy that are solid defensive holdings and that will continue to…

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Investing

The 1 Stock I’d Buy Right Now

Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is an underestimated stock in the healthcare sector that has strong potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Gives Canadian Energy Stocks a Boost

Warren Buffett's $10 billion energy infrastructure purchase will breathe new life into Canadian energy stocks like Enbridge stock and TC…

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Tech Stocks

How This Little-Known TSX Stock Thrashed Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in 2020

This small Canadian stock has soared more than 700% so far this year, even beating Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSESHOP). But will the…

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