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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Market Should Stop Hating on This Reliable REIT

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You can get a lot of dividend income with an investment in Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock to Buy as Oil Prices Rise

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) is a high quality oil stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’m Boosting My Annual Passive Income to +$6,000 Next Year

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) will add to my passive income in 2026.

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Tech Stocks

1 Weird Situation Where an RRSP Is Safer Than a TFSA

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There is one situation where holding Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock in an RRSP is safer than a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put All My TFSA Room Into This ETF Paying 4.4% Every Month

| Andrew Button

The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) is a high yield fund with a lot to offer.

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Dividend Stocks

The Government Benefit Mistake That Costs Canadians Millions

| Andrew Button

If you hold iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a taxable account, you need to report the dividend income…

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Investing

Retirees: How to Avoid the Income Test That Cuts Your OAS – Potentially to $0

| Andrew Button

If you make RRSP contributions, and invest your RRSP funds in the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC), you…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Audit Triggers Every Pension Recipient Should Know

| Andrew Button

If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS), you need to report the income.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

3 CRA Warning Signs for Early CPP Recipients

| Andrew Button

If you have lots of money in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you might be…

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) has been a big winner, but can the company keep up its growth?

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Tech Stocks

Building a $35,000 TFSA That Balances Growth and Safety

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock offers growth potential, but Fortis (TSX:FTS) is safer.

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Dividend Stocks

A $28,000 TFSA-Building Strategy for Long-Term Wealth

| Andrew Button

With the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC), you can build long-term wealth.

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Energy Stocks

Why Crude’s Volatile Ride Makes TSX Oil Stocks Clear Buys

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) is a reliable energy supplier.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) is one of Canada's biggest telcos. Is it a buy?

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Bank Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Bank of Montreal vs Bank of Nova Scotia?

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) has a very high dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: Brookfield Will Beat the Market. Here’s Why

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) could outperform the market.

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Tech Stocks

The $5,000 Investment Approach That Targets Future Leaders

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is a very intriguing growth stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock a Buy Now?

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Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $35,500 Passive-Income Stream With Just $500 Monthly Investments

| Andrew Button

Buying iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) over dates could eventually take you there.

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Investing

Where Could Air Canada Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Here's why Air Canada stock is still at a relatively low level, and why I think it will be at…

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Grow a $10,000 TFSA Into $100,000

| Andrew Button

You can turn $10,000 into $100,000 by holding index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Dividend Stocks

How Much You Really Need to Invest in a TFSA to Make $600 a Month

| Andrew Button

$100,000 invested in First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock produces over $600 per month.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Take a Good Look at XIC

| Andrew Button

The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is an RRSP favourite.

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $42,000 TFSA That Can Weather Market Volatility

| Andrew Button

A $42,000 60/40 portfolio with ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) can weather volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Metro Inc While it’s Below $110?

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Metro Inc (TSX:MRU) is Canada's challenger grocery store.

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Dividend Stocks

The $7,000 TFSA Method That Could Transform Your Financial Future

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$7,000 invested in stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS) can go a surprisingly long way.

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Dividend Stocks

The $15,000 Investment Approach That Could Secure Your Financial Future

| Andrew Button

By dollar-cost averaging into index funds like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) you can secure your financial future.

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $21,000 TFSA That Generates Growing Income

| Andrew Button

TSX stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) produce growing income.

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Dividend Stocks

Recent Dip Buyers Won Big: 3 Stocks That Could Repeat the Feat

| Andrew Button

The ongoing dip in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock looks very buyable.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That’ll Be Easy to Hold for 20 Years

| Andrew Button

Quality energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) can be great long-term holds.

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Dividend Stocks

The $7,000 TFSA Strategy That Could Transform Your Retirement

| Andrew Button

You can make $7,000 go a long way by dollar cost averaging into stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest $5,900 in the TSX Today

| Andrew Button

I would invest money in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock and two others.

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Bank Stocks

Where Will TD Bank Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is beating the market this year.

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Warrior Yields 4.65% and Trades at a Historical Discount

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has a 4.6% dividend yield.

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Investing

I’d Put $7,000 in This Monthly Income Powerhouse Before it Surges Higher

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock has compounded at 9.5%

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Monthly Income Stock to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for monthly income, Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is a pick worth considering.

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Bank Stocks

The Smartest Income Play to Buy With $4,600 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) provide passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in This Discounted Monthly Dividend Payer for Lifetime Income

| Andrew Button

BMO Monthly Income ETF (TSX:ZMI) provides consistent monthly dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Turn $7,000 Into $1,400 Annual Passive Income

| Andrew Button

You can get considerable dividend income from BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Investing

How I’d Create Substantial Passive Income With a $7,000 Investment Today

| Andrew Button

First National Financial (TSX:FN) is a quality dividend stock that could provide a lot of passive income.

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