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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

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Dividend Stocks

Beware: These 3 COVID-19 Scams Could Bite You, CRA Says

| Andrew Button

Instead of giving your money to COVID scammers, invest it in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Invest ALL of Your Money in This

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett recommends that you invest in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra-High Yield Stocks to Grab in December

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high yield in late 2020, look no further than Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: Turnaround Story of the DECADE!

| Andrew Button

After successfully transitioning from a cell phone maker to a software company, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has become the turnaround story of…

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Tech Stocks

How the TFSA Helps Fight Wealth Inequality

| Andrew Button

A Canadian with little savings would save proportionately more taxes holding Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA than a millionaire…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Taking CPP at 60 Costs You $100,000

| Andrew Button

Because CPP payments are variable, it's good to supplement them with ETFs like the BMO Mid-Term U.S. Investment Grade Corporate…

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Dividend Stocks

The Buffett Indicator: A Stock Market Crash Is Coming

| Andrew Button

The Buffett indicator predicts stocks will fall, but ETFs like the BMO Mid-Cap IG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (TSX:ZIC) will…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: Grab the 4.4% Yield Now

| Andrew Button

After a massive fourth quarter earnings beat, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock is looking like a huge buy.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Retire Comfortably on Just CPP and OAS

| Andrew Button

If you invest in ETFs like BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU), you may be able to retire on just…

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Tech Stocks

This Scary Stock Market Indicator Looks Just Like 1929

| Andrew Button

With stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) trading at stratospheric valuations, one indicator is signaling a massive crash.

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Coronavirus

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock: DEVASTATED by the Pandemic

| Andrew Button

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock got devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but vaccine hopes have turned its fortunes around.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Grabs $400 Million in Federal Aid: Shareholders Get Rich

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) gobbled up $400 million in federal money, then its stock soared in the markets.

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Investing

CPP Pension and OAS: $1,286.40/Month Isn’t Enough to Survive On

| Andrew Button

CPP and OAS only pay $1,286.4, but you can get much more income with dividend ETFs like BMO Covered Call…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Grab This $7,637 Credit and Earn $189/Month Tax-Free

| Andrew Button

With ETFs like BMO Mid-Term U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bond (TSX:ZIC) held in a TFSA, you can get tax-free income.

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Dividend Stocks

Uh-Oh! Your GST Taxes Could Rise in 2021!

| Andrew Button

An increase in the GST could hit you in the pocketbook, but you can lower your taxes by holding dividend…

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Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is up massively this year, but can the gains continue?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Elon Musk Offers You High-Speed Internet!

| Andrew Button

Could Elon Musk's new satellite internet service be a threat to companies like Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI)?

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Dividend Stocks

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock: A Great Company But Too Expensive

| Andrew Button

Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) is a great business, but its stock is too expensive at today's prices.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Stocks: Get $316 a Month Tax-Free and Avoid the CRA

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for quality dividend stocks to stash in a TFSA, consider Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Stash Away for December

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a dividend-growth stock for December, consider Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Index funds
Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock: A Clear Buy Post-Earnings

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just crushed on earnings. Is it time to buy the stock?

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in December

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for great stocks for the COVID-19 recovery, consider Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A).

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan Enhancement: 50% Raise or Hidden Tax?

| Andrew Button

You may or may not see a pay raise from CPP enhancement, but dividends from Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Tech Stocks

Netflix Tax: You’ll Soon Have to Pay GST/HST on Digital Goods

| Andrew Button

A new GST/HST reform by the Trudeau government could have implications for stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Sell Gold and Buy THIS Instead!

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett has recently soured on gold, as he sold Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock. But he DOES like this!

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Dividend Stocks

CERS: Will the Canada Revenue Agency Pay 90% of Your Rent?

| Andrew Button

The CERS could pay 90% of your business rent. It could also benefit you if you invest in ETFs like…

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Dividend Stocks

Buying a Home? Grab This $5,000 CRA Tax Break

| Andrew Button

You can get a $5,000 tax credit when you buy your first home. But if you aren't in the market…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Doomed Without a Vaccine

| Andrew Button

Unless a vaccine gets rolled out quickly, then Air Canada (TSX:AC) is probably toast.

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Coronavirus

Market Crash: You’d Better Take Profits on These 2 Stocks

| Andrew Button

In a second market crash driven by vaccine delays, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock would take a massive hit.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Your Taxes Will Increase in 2021

| Andrew Button

Your employment taxes will probably increase in 2021, but dividend income from the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC)…

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Coronavirus

Lockdown: What Happens to Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Stock Now?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been rallying lately, but the new lockdown calls all of that into question.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD): Can Anything Stop This Rally?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) has gone on an amazing rally this year. Can anything stop it?

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Dividend Stocks

2021 TFSA Contribution Limit: Turn $6000 Into $60,000!

| Andrew Button

You can turn a $6,000 TFSA contribution into $60,000 slowly with dividend stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 TSX Stocks Will SOAR When the Vaccine Hits

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has gotten decimated this year, but could soar when the COVID-19 vaccine hits.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB): Don’t Bother if You Make Over $40,000

| Andrew Button

If you make over $40,000, you'll have to repay your CRB, but dividends from stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) don't…

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock’s Monster Rally Could Pop Soon

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been soaring lately, but one risk factor could put it all in jeopardy.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: You May Still Be Able to Get the CRA’s $400 GST Cheque!

| Andrew Button

You may be able to get a $400 cheque from the CRA, but dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA to 213,000 Canadians: Time to Pay Back the CERB

| Andrew Button

As predicted, the CRA wants people to pay back the CERB. Going forward, you can avoid these kinds of predicaments…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! Buy These 3 Tech Titans Instead

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin's latest gains may make you salivate, but tech stocks like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) are much easier to analyze.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Recipients: Beware the Audit

| Andrew Button

The CERB can be taken back, but dividends from the BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) can't.

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