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Dividend Stocks

REIT Investing: I’m holding SmartCentres for its 98.1% Occupancy

SmartCentres’ fundamentals remain solid. Besides high occupancy, rental growth and a high-quality tenant base are positives.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Structure a TFSA With $14,000 for Lifelong Monthly Income

Your $14,000 TFSA can seed tax free monthly income for life. See how to begin a low-cost passive income stream…

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Energy Stocks

Better Stock to Buy Now: Fortis vs. Hydro One

Let’s compare Fortis and Hydro One to determine which utility stock offers the more compelling investment opportunity amid ongoing macroeconomic…

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Energy Stocks

Alberta Will Detail New Oil Royalty Incentives in November: This Monthly-Paying Oil Stock is Ready

Whitecap’s dividend has a reported cash cushion, while Alberta’s planned royalty changes still need project-level scrutiny.

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Retirement

Money for Nothing: A 4.4% Dividend Stock That Brings Home the Bacon Even When You’re Done Working

Want to keep earning money even after retirement? This 4.4%-yielding Canadian dividend stock has attractive quarterly payouts and promising long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Turning 65 in 2027? Delaying CPP Could Pay You 42% More a Year

Waiting until 70 can increase CPP substantially, but the five-year funding gap deserves as much attention as the bigger cheque.

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Energy Stocks

I’m Betting on Hammond Power After a 45% Sales Jump

Hammond Power will continue to benefit from rising investment in AI data centres, electrification, and power infrastructure.

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Dividend Stocks

What the Telus Dividend Cut Means for Your TFSA Income, and What to Do About It

Telus’s steep dividend cut has reduced TFSA income, but its debt-reduction strategy and growth efforts could make the stock worth…

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Dividend Stocks

TC Energy: Buy, Sell, or Hold in Late 2026?

A favourable demand environment and strong growth pipeline position TC Energy to deliver solid growth through late 2026 and beyond.

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Stocks for Beginners

Big Banks Are Split on a Rate Hike: What That Means for Your 2027 Mortgage Renewal

RBC and TD see different rate paths, making a payment rehearsal more useful than betting your renewal on either forecast.

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Investing

Got $1,000? 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

These three TSX stocks offer attractive buying opportunities in this uncertain macroeconomic environment.

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Top TSX Stocks

Top Motley Fool Stocks to Buy in October 2026

You wouldn't know it from reading the high-level headlines, but below the surface, there are a bunch of great stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

This TSX Stock Just Raised Its Dividend 5%: Is the Payout Actually Safe?

BMO’s dividend coverage looks different depending on which earnings figure you use, making a stress calculation especially useful.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put a Big Slice of My TFSA Into This 5.1% Dividend Stock

See why it could be a top TFSA dividend income pick for Canadian investors. Brookfield Infrastructure yields 5.1% and targets…

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

RRSP or TFSA? How Your Income Changes the Answer

Choosing between an RRSP and TFSA depends largely on your income, marginal tax rate, and financial goals.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Just Paid $5.7 Billion for Oil Sands Growth: Should Your TFSA Follow?

Cenovus’s proposed oil sands purchase creates a specific debt hurdle for investors considering the stock in a TFSA.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, October 13

Mixed commodity prices could keep the TSX nearly flat at the open today, while renewed Middle East tensions may support…

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Withdrawal Rule Every Canadian Should Know

The account is a much better place to invest long term than to make frequent trades and withdrawals.

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Stocks for Beginners

The 2 Canadian Stocks I’d Load Into My Portfolio Without Hesitation

CCL Industries continues to pair earnings growth with strong cash generation, while Restaurant Brands is benefiting from improving momentum at…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks for Conservative Investors Right Now

These two Canadian stocks combine durable businesses, growing earnings, and shareholder returns.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Solid Dividend Stocks Down 20 Percent to Buy Before They Bounce Back

These Canadian companies have been increasing their dividends year after year, while their stocks have pulled back from recent highs.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal TFSA Stock: A 5.9% Yield-Paying Constant Cash

Enbridge’s predictable cash flows, substantial growth pipeline, and long history of dividend increases underpin its long-term investment appeal for TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income in Retirement: What Could Go Wrong?

Dividend investing is a proven way to create income in retirement but you must know the risks you need to…

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

A 5% Monthly Payer I’d Buy for My TFSA: About $100 a Month on $24,000

Canada’s largest residential landlord offers a high yield, reliable monthly income, and a tax-sheltered foundation for TFSA investors.

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadians Love Dividend Stocks (and What Beginners Should Know)

Canadian stocks like Enbridge are prime examples of the many benefits of dividend stocks, such as reliability and income.

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Dividend Stocks

Can Dividends Replace a Paycheque in Retirement?

Can dividends in retirement replace your paycheque? Explore how Scotiabank, RioCan REIT, and Fortis can help build a steady retirement…

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Dividend Stocks

The Fees That Quietly Eat Into a Small Investment

Many funds charge outrageous fees, but broad market index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (TSX:XIC) usually…

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Stocks for Beginners

Trade Wars Are Reshaping Canada’s Export Map: This Railway Stock Could Benefit

CPKC could benefit as Canadian exporters seek new trade routes, but new destinations need to produce profitable freight.

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Dividend Stocks

The U.S. Dollar is Rising Again: Here’s What VFV Investors Should Know

VFV investors receive both U.S. equity returns and currency translation.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada’s Job Market Could Decide What Happens to Mortgage Rates Next

Canada’s jobs report can influence mortgage expectations, but fixed and variable rates move through different channels.

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Energy Stocks

Brazil’s Election Has Investors Watching: This TSX Stock Offers a Different Way In

Brookfield Renewable gives Canadian investors Brazilian power exposure without making Brazil the entire investment.

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Energy Stocks

Reinvest or Take the Cash? How to Decide on Your Dividends

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a high yield. Should you re-invest or take the cash?

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Dividend Stocks

A Canada-India Trade Deal Could Be Big for Infrastructure: Is WSP Stock a Buy?

India could require roughly US$840 billion of urban infrastructure investment over 15 years.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is a TFSA a Good Place for an Emergency Fund? It Depends

Wondering if the TFSA is a good place for an emergency fund? We dig into when it is and isn't…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Would You Need to Invest to Earn $100 a Month in Dividends?

These two monthly-paying dividend stocks can boost your passive income in this uncertain macroeconomic environment.

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Energy Stocks

OPEC+ Can’t Deliver Every Barrel it Promised: This Pipeline Stock Still Gets Paid

Pembina provides energy exposure through contracted infrastructure rather than relying entirely on oil prices.

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Tech Stocks

A Simple Way to Estimate Your Retirement Number

Here's how Canadian couples can calculate their retirement number in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6% Dividend Stock Can Pay Into Your Nest Egg Every Month

Looking for monthly passive income? Discover why Canadian Net REIT’s safe 6% yield makes it a top dividend stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus’s Dividend Still Reliable?

Even after the dividend cut, Telus offers a yield of about 6.6%, which appears compelling and attracts income investors.

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Energy Stocks

An Ideal TFSA Stock Paying 5.9% Each Month

Peyto Exploration and Development is a TFSA stock benefiting from rising natural gas demand and its position as the lowest-cost…

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