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Dividend Stocks

Forget BCE Stock: These 2 High-Yielders Are Better Bets

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock has long been considered a top-notch dividend stock. However, with high payout ratios and constant changes, it's no…

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Investing

3 Defensive Stocks to Buy in This Volatile Environment

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their solid underlying businesses and healthy growth prospects, these three defensive stocks are astute buys in this volatile environment.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Protect Your Passive Income From Inflation

| Adam Othman

Inflation eats away at your savings and undermines both your active and passive income. However, you can save the passive…

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Energy Stocks

RRSPs vs TFSAs: Here’s the Average Balance in 2024

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP and TFSA usage declined due to financial challenges, though this could change if economic conditions improve.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy Right Now With Just $3,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These dividend stocks are top choices for Canadian investors looking to create massive returns and passive income, even with $3,000.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $486 in Passive Income With Just $10,000 in Savings

| Andrew Button

Canadian dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) sometimes pay their dividend income monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 TSX Stocks for Every Investor’s $7,000 Limit

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for the ultimate TFSA income? These three dividend stocks provide the most diversified, safe, strong portfolio out…

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Dividend Stocks

The Average TFSA Balance: Is it Enough?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Partner a dividend stock with a TFSA, and there's nothing keeping you from creating a top-notch TFSA portfolio for life.

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Investing

TFSA: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Tax-Free Gains

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their solid underlying businesses and healthy growth prospects, these two TSX stocks are ideal for your TFSA.

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Bank Stocks

Better Bank Stock for Long-Term Growth: RY or NA?

| Adam Othman

When you are betting on a stock long term, it’s a good idea to consider factors other than the obvious…

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Energy Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's how investing in clean energy stocks such as NextEra and Brookfield can help you gain exposure to the AI…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Boost Your CPP in 2024 for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the combination of CPP payments and this top ETF, you can create even more passive income for your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks: The Best of the Best for August

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian blue-chip stocks will help diversify your portfolio, hedge against market volatility, and provide steady consistent income.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks You Can Confidently Buy in August 2024

| Adam Othman

Up until a couple of years ago, rapid growth was the reason for considering energy stocks in Canada. Now, dividends…

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Investing

TFSA Growth 101: 1 Top Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock is looking way too undervalued following its latest mild pullback off highs.

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Next in Line to Pop

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two dividend stocks don't just have the opportunity to pop near term, but certainly long term as well!

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 4 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can secure their financial futures or top up retirement savings with four buy-and-hold Canadian stocks.

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Tech Stocks

There Are Real Risks Involved in AI Investing: Here’s What to Consider

| Adam Othman

One of the most significant risks AI investments come with is unpredictability, making it the wrong choice for most conservative…

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Bank Stocks

Scotiabank Just Took a 14.9% Stake in KeyCorp, So Is BNS Stock a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) stock is just one bank that's gotten more interesting after its latest U.S. investment.

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Tech Stocks

Top AI Investments for Long-Term Upside

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three AI stocks are top-notch options for those wanting stocks already levering the use of AI for massive gains.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one Canadian stock that TFSA investors can buy and hold forever is Canada’s dividend pioneer.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP: 2 Contrarian Stocks to Consider Now

| Andrew Walker

These stocks look cheap right now for RRSP investors.

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Tech Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Aditya Raghunath

AI stocks such as Nvidia and Super Micro still have plenty of room to run and generate market-beating returns to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Stocks for Considerable Passive Income (6 Percent Dividends!)

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks offer high and resilient dividend yields, making them hard to ignore.

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Investing

3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These TSX-listed picks all have lower volatility than the broad market.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reliable Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 6.4% That You Can Buy for Less Than $25 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

You don't need thousands of dollars to invest in stocks. You can buy them for less than $25 a share…

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Energy Stocks

The Stock Market Has Been Weird: Here’s What Warren Buffett Is Doing

| Aditya Raghunath

Warren Buffett is among the most popular investors in the world and has a sizeable exposure to this oil and…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 Per Month in Passive Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

Stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) pay monthly dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Average CPP Benefit for Retirees: Is it Enough in 2024?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CPP frankly isn't enough. While there are ways to increase it, putting it to work through dividends is also the…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

| Adam Othman

August is a good month for buying high-yield dividend stocks, as you can pick some recovering from the depths of…

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in August

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two outperforming energy stocks are no-brainer buys in August.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 667 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $100/Month in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) could reward investors with a 10.7% passive income yield – and offer more than 100% potential…

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Stocks for Beginners

Time to Jump on This 1 Top TSX Stock Down to 52-Week Lows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This TSX stock may be down at 52-week lows, but I wouldn't hold out and think that it's going to…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Canadian Natural Resources: Buy This Top Energy Stock Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNQ stock has long been a top choice for those seeking long-term growth and dividends. But the stability of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Is Exactly How to Use Your TFSA and Earn $2,602 in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for income from both returns and dividends? Here is a solid method of creating passive income right…

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Dividend Stocks

FHSA Money: Should You Invest in Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Hold dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) in your RRSP, not your FHSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Tax-Free Income: Invest $6,000 in This Dividend Stock for $107.11 in Monthly Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock offers up huge passive income for investors looking for long-term income, for a safe and stable price.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With an Over 7% Dividend Yield to Buy Right Now

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their solid cash flows and healthy growth prospects, these three TSX stocks are a worthy addition to your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Cautious Investor? These ETFs Are a Safer Way to Invest in the AI Boom

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two of my favourite ETFs when it comes to AI exposure.

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Tech Stocks

Stock Split Watch: Is CSU Next?

| Andrew Button

Some people think that Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) should split its shares.

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