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Investing

2 Superb Canadian Stocks Set to Surge Into 2026

| Adam Othman

Add these two TSX growth stocks to your self-directed investment portfolio to enjoy substantial returns in 2026 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $300 a Month in Passive Income With These 3 High-Yield Stocks

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Backed by solid underlying businesses, stable cash flows, attractive yields, and promising growth prospects, these three monthly-paying dividend stocks have…

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock Poised for Major Growth in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tourmaline looks like a 2026 growth candidate because it’s big, low-cost, and built to generate cash even in softer gas…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks Under $20 You’ll Probably Wish You Bought a Lot Sooner

| Sneha Nahata

These under $20 TSX stocks have rewarded their shareholders with significant gains, and their solid trajectory indicates further upside.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Canadian Stock to Buy With $1,000 in 2026

| Robin Brown

If I had $1,000 to invest, this top Canadian stock has a lot to like: an attractive valuation, double digit…

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The RRSP (Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is a smart way to save and invest for the future
Retirement

Here’s the Average Canadian RRSP at Age 55

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

That “average RRSP at 55” sounds helpful, until you realize averages can mislead, and a simple catch-up plan matters more.

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Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These all-in-one asset allocation ETFs are among my top picks for 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Built to Pay You Year After Year

| Sneha Nahata

Backed by solid fundamentals, steady earnings, and sustainable payout ratios, these dividend stocks offer dependable income.

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Dividend Stocks

8% Yield: A Monthly Paying Dividend Stock Canadians Should Watch

| Demetris Afxentiou

Nexus Industrial REIT offers income investors a high monthly dividend and exposure to strong industrial real estate trends.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Buy Silver Mining Stocks Yet — Not Before You Read This

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Silver at US$80 looks like a bargain after the 2025 spike, but don't "buy the dip" yet. History warns of…

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Bank Stocks

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Canadians, Don’t Rejoice Yet!

| Andrew Button

Large Canadian companies like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are not overly sensitive to tariff increases.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Going On With NPI’s Dividend?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland’s dividend cut may have spooked investors, but it was meant to protect cash and fund growth as big wind…

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Investing

The Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks Trading at Bargain Prices Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock looks like a bargain-basement momentum stock amid industry tailwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal TFSA Stock: A 7% Yield Paying Constant Cash

| Adam Othman

Buy this cash cow and hold it in your self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) portfolio to enjoy long-term returns without…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Here’s How to Structure a TFSA for Lifelong Monthly Income

| Sneha Nahata

Allocating $7,000 to each company could structure your TFSA to produce about $70 per month in tax-free dividend income.

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Growth Stocks Supercharged to Surge in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian growth stocks are flashing big 2026 potential, one riding e-commerce scale, the other surfing AI data-centre spending.

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Investing

A Scorching Hot ETF Worth the Growth Jolt

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund (NYSEMKT:MGK) is a popular ETF among Canadian growth investors.

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks Under $50 That Could Skyrocket

| Sneha Nahata

With durable business models, competitive advantages, and solid growth prospects, these under $50 stocks are better positioned to skyrocket.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Away with $45,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Top Canadian stocks outside the basic materials and technology sectors are strong buys as the market rotates in February 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement gets clearer when you turn your TFSA into a specific income target and pick an easy portfolio to stick…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Canadian Dividend Stocks You’ll Want to Own Forever

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian companies have durable earnings and sustainable payouts, which will support their future dividend distributions.

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Dividend Stocks

Cash-Rich Canadian Companies That Thrive in Economic Downturns

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Why settle for survival when you can thrive? While most stocks sell-off during a downturn, these cash-rich Canadian giants go…

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaires Are Selling Amazon Stock and Betting on This TSX Stock

| Adam Othman

Rapidly becoming an investor favourite, Brookfield Corp. (TSX:BN) might be the next best pick to consider for your self-directed investment…

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks Set to Skyrocket in 2026 and Beyond

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX growth stocks could have real 2026 upside if execution keeps matching the story.

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Miss

| Sneha Nahata

These fundamentally strong TSX stocks reflect temporary earnings pressure and have solid long-term growth prospects.

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Make $800 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

To get $800 per month, tax-free, the key variable is the sustainable yield you can realistically earn.

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Investing

Down Over 20%, Waste Connections Stock Is in the Dumps: Time to Buy?

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its healthy long-term growth prospects and discounted valuation, WCN would be an excellent buy for long-term investors, despite its…

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Investing

Got $500? Buy These 2 High-Growth Stocks for Superior Returns

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Considering the favourable industry backdrop, solid financials, and strong growth initiatives, these two growth stocks would be excellent buys at…

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Earn $475 a Month With No Tax

| Robin Brown

Want to earn as much as $475 per month of tax-free income. Here's a few TFSA investment strategies to help…

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect February TFSA With a 7.5% Monthly Payout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A steady monthly payout is the hook, but the real question with Slate Grocery REIT is whether cash flow can…

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Stocks for Beginners

This TSX Pair Will Power Canada’s Nation-Building Push in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s “nation-building” boom could quietly show up in your portfolio through two engineering leaders with deep project backlogs and long-run…

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Millionaire Goals: Here’s How Much You Should Save Monthly

| Adam Othman

Here’s a look at how to get the best out of your TFSA to get closer to your dream of…

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Investing

3 All-Weather Stocks Canadians Can Confidently Buy Today

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Supported by resilient business models, steady historical returns, and clear long-term growth visibility, these three all-weather stocks appear well-positioned to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s the Average TFSA and RRSP at Age 40

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 40, the “average” TFSA and RRSP balances are lower than most people expect, mainly because few Canadians consistently max…

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Dividend Stocks

This 4.1 Percent Dividend Stock Is My Top Pick for Immediate Income

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its contracted and rate-regulated business model, stable cash flow generation, and visible long-term growth prospects, TC Energy would be…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 50

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 50, the TFSA “average” is a useful gut check, but catching up usually comes from consistency more than clever…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 40

| Kay Ng

The striking detail is the big amount of unused TFSA contribution room for Canadians at age 40–44. Let's start by…

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Dividend Stocks

The X% Monthly Income ETF That Canadians Should Know About

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This ETF promises big monthly TFSA income by mixing dividends, covered-call premiums, and a bit of leverage.

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Tech Stocks

The AI Investment Boom: Hype or the Real Deal?

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock stands out as a huge AI winner despite the bubble fears.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 20% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS can look attractive on a dip because the dividend gets bigger relative to the price, but the real test…

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