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Investing

I’m Betting on Brookfield After a 15% Jump in Distributable Earnings Per Share

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Brookfield's ability to keep finding high-quality investment opportunities makes it one of the best TSX stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Avoid a Big Tax Bill on Your RRSP in Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A proven drawdown strategy can help avoid a big tax hit on your RRSP in retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

I Found a 5.6% Dividend Stock That Pays Monthly, Like an ATM for Your Retirement

| Jitendra Parashar

With a 5.6% annualized yield, growing rental income, and monthly payouts, this Canadian REIT could help turn your retirement portfolio…

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Want to Wait a Year for a GIC Payout? This 6.3% Dividend Stock Pays You Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

Here’s why this Canadian dividend stock is worth considering if you want monthly income and long-term growth without locking your…

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Energy Stocks

Could You Retire on Less Than $1.7 Million? It’s More Common Than You Think

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $1.7 retirement target based on a survey has become a perception and not an official benchmark.

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Investing

Retirees! Don’t Want to Wait a Year for That GIC to Mature? This 9.8% Dividend Play Pays Monthly

| Joey Frenette

The Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) looks like a stellar passive income booster for those who can handle…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Should You Buy This Dividend-Growth Stock for the 6% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

This stock has delivered annual dividend increases for more than 30 years.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Really Live Off Dividends? A Realistic Look at the Numbers

| Demetris Afxentiou

Can you live off dividends? See how much you would need to invest, what BNS, CU, and ZWC could pay,…

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Income ETF Yields 6% and I Think Retirees Should Give it a Closer Look

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Purpose Global Bond Fund offers Canadian retirees a steady 6% yield and monthly payouts. Discover how the ETF can…

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Energy Stocks

The Perfect TFSA Stock: A 3.3% Yield With Monthly Paycheques

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northland Power stock is a clean energy producer that's well-positioned as electricity demand soars and new projects come online.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With $2,000 Today

| Robin Brown

Do you have $2,000 that you are looking to deploy this October. These two Canadian stocks could be attractive buys…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Rather Own SmartCentres at 98.1% Occupancy Than Chase a Bigger Yield

| Demetris Afxentiou

Before you chase a bigger yield, consider SmartCentres’ 98.1% occupancy, 6.9% yield, and the cash flow supporting its monthly distribution.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge vs. Canadian Natural Resources: Where I’d Put My Next $10,000

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Let’s compare Enbridge and CNQ to see which offers the better mix of dividend income and growth potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Sell-offs Are Great News for This Boring TSX Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A market sell-off can increase demand for TMX’s trading services. Its revenue mix and valuation determine whether shareholders benefit.

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Dividend Stocks

A 3.8% Monthly Payer for October: Here’s What $20,000 Would Collect

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its solid financial position, promising growth prospects, established dividend track record, and reasonable valuation, Whitecap would be an excellent…

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Bank Stocks

Don’t Let Unused TFSA Room Go to Waste Before You Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Unused TFSA contribution room can help Canadians boost their nest egg and retire with confidence.

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Dividend Stocks

Behind on Retirement in Your 40s? 3 Moves That Can Help

| Demetris Afxentiou

Behind on retirement in your 40s? These three investing moves can help Canadians rebuild momentum through diversification, income, and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Your TFSA Pays 15% Tax on U.S. Dividends: Your RRSP Doesn’t

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An RRSP can avoid withholding on qualifying U.S. dividends, but holding a Canadian-listed ETF changes the tax treatment.

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Tech Stocks

Ottawa’s Defence Spending Boom: This Canadian Tech Stock is Already Cashing In

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

MDA has identifiable government and defence work, but its backlog and profit margins reveal more than the spending headlines.

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Dividend Stocks

Rate Hikes Are Back on the Table: This Insurer Wins When Rates Rise

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Higher rates could help Sun Life earn more on reinvested assets, but the benefit takes time and brings competing risks.

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Dividend Stocks

Put an Entire Year’s TFSA Room Into This 7% Dividend Stock for $40 Monthly

| Sneha Nahata

This REIT has a solid history of dividend payments, supported by a strong portfolio of income-generating properties.

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Dividend Stocks

Grocery Inflation Is Back: This Quebec Grocer Keeps Raising Its Dividend

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Metro’s dividend keeps growing, but its latest filing shows why higher grocery prices don’t automatically produce stronger earnings.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Here are five Canadian stocks that could form a well-rounded, diversified portfolio that you can buy on the October dip.

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Turns $50,000 Into About $190 a Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite’s declared distribution turns a $50,000 budget into about $175 monthly. The next question is whether its cash flow supports…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is VFV a Good ETF for Canadians?

| Puja Tayal

Maximize your returns with ETF investing. Learn about exposure to market indices without the risks of concentration.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dividend Income Starts Slow and Speeds Up Over Time

| Kay Ng

Start early and reinvest in financially resilient companies with growth to let compounding potentially turn small initial dividends into substantial…

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Dividend Stocks

The Gap Between CPP, OAS, and Your Retirement Lifestyle

| Aditya Raghunath

CPP and OAS may cover less than half of your retirement lifestyle. See the retirement gap, three ways to shrink…

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Energy Stocks

Ottawa Unveils Its Clean-Energy Plan Today:The Uranium Stock at the Heart of It

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Ottawa’s nuclear strategy supports the uranium story, but Cameco’s contracts, delivery costs, and valuation determine whether the stock deserves your…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Cut Its Dividend: Is the Stock Worth Buying Now?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) is the deep-value stock that will keep paying dividends. Shares look way oversold.

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Dividend Stocks

Philanthropist Investor Stephen Jarislowsky Lived to 101: Here’s What We Can Learn From His Legacy

| Aditya Raghunath

Stephen Jarislowsky started with $150, managed $40 billion and lived to 101. Learn his clear investing rules and see how…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Forget These Costs When Calculating Your Retirement Savings Number

| Aditya Raghunath

Your retirement number may be too low. See the taxes, inflation, health and care costs Canadians often miss, and how…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge vs. Telus as a Dividend Stock: Which One Wins?

| Sneha Nahata

Enbridge and Telus operate established businesses and offer high yields, but their recent dividend strategies have changed.

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

What $10,000 a Year in Your RRSP Becomes Over 30 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Annual $10,000 RRSP contributions could approach $791,000, but costs, contribution timing, and your tax refund can change the outcome.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, October 15

| Jitendra Parashar

After yesterday’s sharp decline, TSX investors will closely watch U.S. wholesale inflation and retail sales reports today, while mixed commodity…

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Investing

What’s Going on With goeasy’s Dividend?

| Sneha Nahata

As goeasy’s management is working to stabilize the business and improve its credit performance, its dividend could remain suspended.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus and BCE Are Struggling: The Stock I’d Buy Instead Yields 5.8%

| Sneha Nahata

This Canadian stock yields about 5.8% and has a solid dividend growth history backed by a resilient business model and…

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Investing

I’m Betting on Dollarama’s Latin American Growth After 29 New Stores in One Quarter

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama stock continues to benefit from positive momentum in its retail operations in all countries that it operates.

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Stocks for Beginners

September Inflation Lands October 19: What It Means for Your Mortgage Rate

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

September inflation could change mortgage offers before the Bank of Canada acts. Here’s how to prepare without predicting the report.

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Dividend Stocks

The Perfect Retirement TFSA Stock: A 4.8% Yield With Monthly Paycheques

| Daniel Da Costa

Here’s why this monthly dividend stock could be an ideal addition to your TFSA if you’re looking for retirement income…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Cut Its Dividend: At a 7.4% Yield, Here’s the Case for Buying Now

| Aditya Raghunath

TELUS cut its dividend by 55%, yet shares yield 7.4%. See what the dividend reset means for income investors and…

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