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Dividend Stocks

Forget GICs: This 5.8% Dividend Stock Pays You Monthly

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) stands out as a terrific income play for investors looking for better than GICs.

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Investing

I’m Betting on MDA Space and Its $4 Billion Backlog

MDA Space is a long-term growth stock idea that appears to trade at a decent margin of safety today, but…

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Dividend Stocks

How the FHSA Works, in Plain English

You can hold money market funds like the BMO Money Market Fund (TSX:ZMMK) in an FHSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About SmartCentres REIT and Its 7.1% Dividend

SmartCentres REIT stands out for its 7.1% yield, and a 25% discount to fair value. Discover why this high-yielding Canadian…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada’s Jobs Report Lands Friday: This Bank Stock Could Move First

Friday’s jobs report could shake CIBC shares, but borrower stress matters more than one headline number.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Generate $330 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

These two quality monthly-paying dividend stocks can generate over $330 of passive income every month.

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Energy Stocks

1 Underrated Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying for Late 2026

With oil prices dominating headlines, here's why one underrated Canadian energy stock could be worth a closer look heading into…

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Energy Stocks

Brent Oil Is at US$100: Is Canadian Natural Resources Stock Still Worth Buying?

CNQ’s stronger production outlook offers a better reason to buy than simply chasing US$100 oil.

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Bank Stocks

The OAS Clawback: How Canadians Can Plan Around It

Earn too much in retirement and the CRA quietly takes your OAS back. Here's how the clawback works and 6…

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Dividend Stocks

REITs Are Falling as Bond Yields Rise: This Canadian Landlord Looks Better After the Selloff

Granite REIT has fallen about 17% from its 52-week high as higher bond yields pressure real estate stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Set Passive Income Goals You Can Actually Reach

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield ETF (TSX:VDY) and other dividend stocks to consider for big passive income.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks to Hold for the Long Run

Looking to 10X your TFSA in the decades ahead? These two Canadians stocks have potential for long-term gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Needs More Supply: This Canadian Builder Doesn’t Need Home Prices to Boom

Canada needs dramatically more homes, even if home prices don’t rise.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m passing on Telus After its 55% Dividend Cut: Here’s What I’d Watch Instead

Telus (TSX:T) is getting cheaper, but one TSX telco still looks like a better overall value.

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Dividend Stocks

For Monthly Income: A 7% Dividend Stock to Consider

This high yield stock is backed by solid fundamentals, such as strong balance sheet, dependable cash flows, and steady distributions.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7% Dividend All-Star I’d Buy First in My TFSA

Given its attractive yield, stable underlying business, and reasonable valuation, SmartCentres would be an appealing opportunity for income-seeking investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Wants $70 Billion in Trade With India: I’d Watch This TSX Stock

Nutrien gives Canada’s India trade ambitions an existing commercial engine, but profitable fertilizer sales still have to follow.

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Dividend Stocks

Side Hustle Taxes in Canada: What You Can Deduct

You can deduct the reasonable business portion of expenses incurred to earn side-hustle income. Consider investing this extra income for…

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Bank Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Potentially Double Your Annual Contribution

Your TFSA limit is $7,000, but you may be able to put $14,000 to work this year. Here are 3…

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Investing

ETFs or Individual Stocks? What a $1,000 Beginner Portfolio Might Look Like

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VCN) are a lower-cost way to diversify more quickly and efficient with that…

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Stock Market

TSX Today: Why Canadian Stocks Could Fall on Wednesday, October 7

After reaching its highest closing level in more than a week, the TSX could face renewed selling today as precious…

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Dividend Stocks

How Big Does Your TFSA Need to Be to Pay $1,000 a Month?

A TFSA yielding 6% would need roughly $200,000 to produce $1,000 in average monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

Data Centres Need Power, but Higher Rates Change the Math: I’d Watch This TSX Stock

The computers may be futuristic. Getting paid for supplying their electricity is pleasantly old-fashioned.

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Stocks for Beginners

Tariffs Are Squeezing Canadian Businesses: This TSX Stock Has More Pricing Power

Tariffs are raising costs across Canada, making the ability to protect margins increasingly valuable.

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Dividend Stocks

Withdrawing From Your TFSA? This Timing Mistake Could Cost 1% a Month

A TFSA withdrawal is tax-free, but replacing it too soon can accidentally create an expensive overcontribution.

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Tech Stocks

Celestica’s Revenue Jumped 62%, and I Like the Stock’s Outlook

Given its strong financial performance, exposure to high-growth AI infrastructure opportunities, and reasonable valuation, Celestica remains an attractive buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

How Dividends, CPP and OAS Can Fit Together in Retirement

CPP and OAS rarely pay for a full retirement. Here's how quality TSX dividend stocks such as BAM can fill…

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Putting My Next $2,000 Into This 4.5% Dividend Stock

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has a 4.5% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge vs. Telus: The Dividend Stock I’d Put $10,000 Into Today

Both Enbridge and Telus stocks have been favourites among income investors for their dividend yield and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Foreign Money Is Pouring Into Canadian Banks: Is This One Still Worth Buying?

I’d still consider BNS for a long-term portfolio, although I’d build the position gradually rather than chase a rally that…

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Dividend Stocks

Make $250 a Month Tax-Free: The 4-Stock TFSA Plan I’d Follow

If you are looking to generate $250/month of tax-free passive income, this TFSA portfolio will provide a long-term, growing income…

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Dividend Stocks

I Found the Ideal TFSA Stock Paying 7.3% Every Month

Considering its resilient underlying business, clear growth opportunities, attractive valuation, and high yield, Automotive Properties REIT could be a compelling…

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Dividend Stocks

No Retirement Savings at 40? Here’s What $500 a Month Could Still Build

Starting retirement savings at 40 still leaves decades for a modest monthly investment to compound into a substantial portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

How an RRSP Could Affect Your OAS in Retirement

Your RRSP could quietly shrink your OAS cheques in retirement. See how the clawback works, why RRIF rules matter, and…

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Energy Stocks

Fortis: Buy, Sell, or Hold in Late 2026?

Fortis is an attractive Canadian stock for stability alongside dividend income, recession resilience, and long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Pays Less Than a GIC, and Could Make You More Over 10 Years

A GIC offers more income today, but CN’s growing dividend and earnings could create a much larger return over a…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Invest $1,000 or Pay Off Debt First?

Pay off debt with high-interest rates first, then consider investing in quality stocks and other debt reduction.

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Investing

Why Starting Small Can Make Investing Less Scary

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) is a great investment for new investors. Even then, it can make sense to…

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Dividend Stocks

Stocks and Bonds Are Both Falling: This Canadian Stock Could Benefit From the Fear

Market turmoil can hurt portfolios while simultaneously increasing demand for the trading, hedging and data infrastructure TMX Group provides.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, October 6

After extending its rebound on Monday, TSX investors will weigh weaker oil prices against stronger metals at the open today,…

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