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Dividend Stocks

Got $10,000 to Invest? Here’s How You Could Split It Between Your TFSA and RRSP

Learn how to wisely invest $10,000 in your TFSA and RRSP. Understand contribution limits and tax implications for optimal growth.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, October 27

Rising crude oil prices could help TSX energy stocks extend their gains at the open today, while hopes of lower…

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Retirement

Retirement Savings Plan for Late Starters: A Realistic Roadmap

These Canadian dividend stocks could help late starters build retirement savings through income and long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make Your Retirement Savings Last Longer

Retirement savings can last longer with proper fund management, a well-structured withdrawal strategy, and controlled spending.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Wait for TELUS’s Next Update Before Touching the Stock

Don't touch TELUS stock until you evaluate these items in its upcoming quarterly report in November.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Income: 2 TSX Stocks to Consider Now

Recent pullbacks in these top TSX stocks have pushed up their dividend yields.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Convert $20,000 in a TFSA Into a Money-Making Machine

Turn $10,000 in your TFSA into tax free income with Enbridge, Fortis and CN Rail. See the yields, the math…

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Energy Stocks

Gas Prices Are Driving Inflation Higher: Are TSX Energy Stocks the Winners?

TSX energy stocks have emerged winners as elevated oil and natural gas prices have strengthened the sector’s outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income in a TFSA: Why Canadians Like This Setup

Together, these dividend-paying businesses offer Canadians a great way to pair recurring income with future growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7% Dividend Stock Paying Monthly Cash

SmartCentres produces about $117 monthly from a $20,000 budget, backed by high occupancy but exposed to property and financing risks.

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Dividend Stocks

AI Could Make This Software Stock More Essential

More capable AI creates a stronger need for the information controls OpenText already provides.

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.8% Monthly Dividend Stock: About $113 a Month on $20,000

With a resilient business model, opportunities to expand the portfolio, an attractive valuation, and a high distribution yield, Automotive Properties…

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Investing

MDA Space Is 43% Off Its High: Why I’d Add It to My Portfolio This Month

With a strong project pipeline, expanding opportunities across the space industry, initiatives to strengthen profitability and cash flow, and a…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus’s Results Are Coming Up: 3 Questions Investors Should Be Asking 

Get the scoop on Telus and its upcoming earnings. Understand the factors behind the stock's recent 12% jump and market…

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Dividend Stocks

Spousal RRSPs Explained: Who Benefits and When

A spousal RRSP can spread future taxable income between partners, but the deduction and withdrawal timing rules determine the benefit.

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Dividend Stocks

7% Paid Monthly: Here’s What $17,241 in Vital Infrastructure Would Collect

Canadian investors can collect $100 every month from a high-yield real estate stock at a less-than-$20,000 investment.

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Energy Stocks

How Much Side Income Can You Earn Before Taxes Bite?

Side income is fully taxable beyond the BPA threshold, but Canadians have ways to offset and neutralize the tax bite.

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Energy Stocks

Income Up, Stress Still High? Why a Plan for Extra Money Matters

Rising income does not necessarily translates into greater financial security.

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Stocks for Beginners

Up 32% This Year? The December Move That Turns Gains Into Tax Savings

Donating appreciated listed shares directly can improve the tax efficiency of a gift you already intend to make.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest Your First $1,000 in Canada

These two fundamentally strong TSX stocks could help first-time Canadian investors turn a small $1,000 investment into meaningful long-term wealth.

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Energy Stocks

I’m Betting My Future on This Canadian Dividend Giant

On the recent dip, Enbridge could be a good buy for income-focused investors for a dividend yield near 5.8%.

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Stocks for Beginners

I’d Buy Dollarama for Its 414-Store Bet on Australia

I’d buy Dollarama for its 414-store Australian business, with room to expand and a Latin American track record that supports…

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Dividend Stocks

This Retirement Stock Pays a 4.3% Yield for Consistent Dividend Income

Rogers offers a 4.3% dividend yield. See how Q2 free cash flow, lower spending and the MLSE deal shape this…

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Investing

Market Timing Rarely Works: Here’s What to Do Instead

Here’s why buying high-quality TSX stocks and investing consistently is a much better strategy than trying to time the market.

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Stocks for Beginners

Ottawa Fast Tracks Nation-Building Projects: This Builder Has a Record $12B Backlog

Aecon offers exposure to infrastructure spending, with contract execution determining how much backlog eventually becomes profit.

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Dividend Stocks

Holding U.S. Stocks in a TFSA? What the Fine Print Means and the Canadian Alternatives I’d Buy

Holding U.S. stocks in a TFSA? Learn how dividend withholding works and why CN and Fortis offer Canadian alternatives for…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock Yielding Close to 6% Today

Is this dividend star now oversold?

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Stocks for Beginners

After Carney’s Investing Summit, 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Now

Discover the impact of Mark Carney's infrastructure plans on Canada's economy and investment opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Building the Next ChatGPT: This Canadian Stock Helps Put AI to Work

OpenText offers a practical way to invest in business AI, with dividend income while the opportunity develops.

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Tech Stocks

Washington Rewrote the Tariff Rules Last Week: This Auto-Parts Stock Already Qualifies

Magna's regional manufacturing footprint helps it navigate tariffs, but exemptions apply to qualifying goods, not an entire stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Calculate Your Emergency Fund in 5 Minutes

Learn how to calculate your emergency fund in five minutes, set a realistic savings target and keep emergency cash separate…

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Dividend Stocks

What Does “Retiring Comfortably” Actually Cost in Canada?

Canadians have ways to supplement government pensions and may not need a multi-million-dollar nest egg to retire comfortably.

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Dividend Stocks

Grocery Inflation Just Hit a 2-Year Low: The Dividend Math on This Grocer

Loblaw's small dividend offers room for growth, while its share price requires more than a quieter inflation report.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, October 26

Renewed hopes of a Canada-U.S. trade agreement could support the TSX at the open today, although mixed commodity prices and…

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Tech Stocks

Hammond Power Solutions Is Positioned for the Big Data Centre Buildout: Here’s How I’d Buy It

Analyze the current issues impacting data centres, from AI investment strategies to concerns reminiscent of past financial crises.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Utility Stocks Report Soon: Should You Buy Before or After Earnings?

Canadian utility stocks report soon. See what Fortis, Emera and Canadian Utilities investors should consider before buying ahead of earnings.

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Energy Stocks

76% of Albertans Chose Canada: This Alberta Gas Stock Just Hit a 3-Year High

Tourmaline's costs, market access, and planned dividend increase provide a more durable investment case than referendum relief.

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Dividend Stocks

An Ideal TFSA Stock for October, Paying 0.34% Each Month

Explore the advantages of a TFSA and discover how selecting the ideal TFSA stock can maximize your investment returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income on a Small Budget: Where Canadians Can Start

Stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can produce substantial dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top-Notch 5.5% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month in Retirement

Crombie REIT offers a dependable yield and a low payout ratio. Discover why it’s a top choice for monthly retirement…

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