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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

EXTENDED TAX DEADLINE: 3 Tax Breaks That Could Save You Money by September 30!

| Andrew Button

If you hold ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in an RRSP, you'll get a tax break…

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Dividend Stocks

CANADIANS: 3 New CRA Tax Breaks You Can Claim for 2020!

| Andrew Button

You can save money on taxes by holding stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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Coronavirus

The $4.5 Billion Time Bomb That Could Sink Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Andrew Button

Thanks to its mountain of debt, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be in real trouble.

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Dividend Stocks

How I Invested my Money in the 2020 Stock Market Crash

| Andrew Button

During the 2020 stock market crash, I added to my position in the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB Replaced with $37 Billion Package — $400/Week Employment Insurance!

| Andrew Button

Justin Trudeau's government announces new $37 billion funding package while ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) approach…

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Dividend Stocks

In 2020, Retiring on CPP and OAS Alone Would Be a Disaster

| Andrew Button

Instead of relying on CPP and OAS alone, you could invest in ETFs like the BMO Mid-Term U.S. Investment Grade…

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Dividend Stocks

Ran Out of CERB? These 3 Cash Benefits Still Have Your Back

| Andrew Button

The CRA still has plenty of benefits in 2020, including major tax savings if you hold ETFs like the iShares…

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Dividend Stocks

WEALTH TAX: Will Canada Need It to Pay for the $68 Billion CERB?

| Andrew Button

With wealth taxes now part of the national discussion, you'd be wise to hold stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in…

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You Should Know This
Investing

Canada Tax Deadline 2020: the CRA Is Giving You Until September 30!

| Andrew Button

With the tax deadline extended until September 30, you could save money on investments like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Sorry, but You Missed the Biggest Bull Market in Stocks Since 1933

| Andrew Button

The 2020 bull market has made many stocks too expensive, but Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is still looking pretty…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

You Could Get $443 From the CRA Just for Filing Your Taxes!

| Andrew Button

By investing $443 in high-quality dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), you can grow your money over time.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Pay You Handsomely

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a high yield dividend stock, you could do much worse than Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get the CRA’s $2,000/Month CERB Until the End of 2020!

| Andrew Button

You can technically get the CERB until the end of 2020, although ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Bets BIG on Gold … and Canada!

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett recently made a huge bet on the Canadian gold company Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD).

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Tech Stocks

Better Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP), This Tech Stock Is up 188% in 2020!

| Andrew Button

A new Canadian e-learning startup may be a better investment than Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Dividend Stocks

Soaring Loonie: 3 Stocks to Buy With a Strong Canadian Dollar!

| Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar strengthens, then domestic-oriented companies like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) could be good buys.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks on Sale in August!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a quality stock to stash in your TFSA, consider the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: NOW Is the Time to Invest and Get Rich!

| Andrew Button

If you believe in Warren Buffett's investing philosophy, it might be a good time to look at Restaurant Brands International…

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Tech Stocks

How to Get $3,443 in Extra CRA Cash in 2020!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to save money in 2020, hold stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: How to Get a $5,000 Cheque From Ottawa Next Year!

| Andrew Button

By contributing stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) to an RRSP you can trigger large tax refunds.

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Millennials got SLAMMED by the 2nd Financial Crisis!

| Andrew Button

Canadian investors suffered a financial setback in the second financial crisis, despite tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) outperforming.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Bet $5 Billion on 1 Stock: You’ll Never Believe What it Was!

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett recently bet $5 billion on one stock. Should you buy similar Canadian stocks like Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM)?

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Losing to This Tiny, Unknown Airline

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock remains in the dump, but Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) is soaring to new heights.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Gold Really Hit $4,000?

| Andrew Button

If gold keeps rising then Kirkland Lake Gold Inc (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) could profit from it.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 2 Benefits You Can Get After the CERB Is Gone!

| Andrew Button

Even after the CERB is gone, you can get the tax benefit of holding Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) shares in a…

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Dividend Stocks

What Should You Do When the $2,000/Month CERB Runs Out?

| Andrew Button

By investing in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you can establish a tax-free passive-income stream.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Investors Just Keep Getting Richer!

| Andrew Button

After its Q2 earnings beat, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) soared to new highs.

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Tech Stocks

Why I’m STILL Not Buying BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock!

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is historically cheap but faces major uncertainty.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Could Make a Comeback!

| Andrew Button

After falling in the COVID-19 market crash, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock could rise once more.

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Taxes Your $2,000 CERB — but Not THIS!

| Andrew Button

If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA, you pay no taxes on them.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Still Get the $4,000 CERB Extension?

| Andrew Button

You may not get the $4,000 CERB extension, but you can establish passive income with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2.0: How You Can Survive

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a recession-resistant investment, utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are worth considering.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Could Bounce Back Massively Next Year!

| Andrew Button

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock could bounce back once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Are TSX Stocks Rallying Despite the Economic Collapse?

| Andrew Button

Despite the economic collapse, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) keep going up.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Is Canada’s Most Valuable Company: Is It Justified?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is Canada's most valuable company by market cap. Can this last?

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Eligible for an Extra $443 GST Rebate in 2020?

| Andrew Button

If you get an extra GST/HST rebate this year you could invest it in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Coronavirus

Should You SELL Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock After its $1.75 Billion Loss?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) recently lost $1.7 billion. Is its stock a SELL?

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Coronavirus

CERB 2.0? Trudeau Hints at New Benefit for Gig Workers

| Andrew Button

If Justin Trudeau rolls out a new "EI-like" benefit for gig workers, such workers would be allowed to buy stocks…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Maxing Out Your RRSP Could Lead to Higher CPP Taxes: Do This Instead!

| Andrew Button

If you max out your RRSP, you could pay higher CPP taxes when you withdraw. Hold ETFs like the iShares…

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Dividend Stocks

Got Savings? Then You Need to Know These 3 CRA Tax Breaks

| Andrew Button

You get a big tax break if you hold stocks like the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) in a TFSA.

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