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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

CRA Update: Your Next $4,000 in CERB Money Will Be Harder to Get!

| Andrew Button

Worried that the CERB will run out? Passive income from ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Fund (TSX:XIU) won't.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend King Stocks That Could Crush It in August!

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With oil beginning to recover, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) could deliver in August.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: How Low Can It Go?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has fallen dramatically. Amazingly, it could have further to fall.

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Tech Stocks

Elon Musk SLAMS Warren Buffett as Tech Stocks Soar!

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Elon Musk is calling out Warren Buffett, as tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) soar.

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Dividend Stocks

The CERB Will Expire, But These 3 CRA Tax Breaks Last Forever

| Andrew Button

You can save taxes on the dividends you receive from Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) shares thanks to a CRA tax break.

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Coronavirus

POLL: 85% of Canadians Support Fines for CERB Fraud!

| Andrew Button

You can get passive income without taking the CERB through ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Coronavirus

2 Canadian Stocks to Avoid in August

| Andrew Button

After taking a beating in the COVID-19 market crash, Air Canada (TSX:AC) remains in bad shape.

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Dividend Stocks

Planning a $2,000 CERB Spending Spree? Beware the CRA

| Andrew Button

Taking the CERB is becoming risky. Passive income from ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), however, is…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Bets $800 Million on Bank Stocks: Should You Follow Suit?

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is betting big on bank stocks. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is similar to the ones he's buying.

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Tech Stocks

Missed the Boat on Shopify (TSX:SHOP)? Here’s Some Good News for You

| Andrew Button

Missed the boat on Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)? Well, there are still these other stocks to look into.

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Dividend Stocks

Applied for the CERB? Get Ready for Big Delays

| Andrew Button

Thanks to anti-fraud checks, the CERB is being delayed. The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) customers face a similar reality.

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Coronavirus

Warning to Investors: “COVID-Proof” Stocks Are Getting Too Expensive!

| Andrew Button

After rising in the aftermath of COVID-19, Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) stock is getting mighty pricey.

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Coronavirus

It’s Not Too Late to SELL Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock!

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has gotten cheaper, but it may still have further to fall.

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Tech Stocks

Could Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

| Andrew Button

If Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) keeps up its hot returns for a few more years, it could become a trillion-dollar company.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 COVID-19 Resistant Stocks to Consider

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a stock that can weather the COVID-19 storm, consider The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Dividend Stocks

Life After CERB: How to Keep Your $2,000/Month!

| Andrew Button

If you want to build up a passive-income stream that DOESN'T expire, consider the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Update: Canadian Home Prices Jumped 6.5% in June!

| Andrew Button

With the housing market heating up, it could be a good time to invest in REITs like RioCan Real Estate…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock After BoA’s Earnings?

| Andrew Button

An American bank's earnings release could tell us what's in store for Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) in Q2.

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Coronavirus

COVID-19: Will the Second Wave Crash the Stock Market?

| Andrew Button

A second wave of COVID-19 could put the economy in jeopardy by tanking airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Coronavirus

Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Credit-Rating Downgrade Is Bad for Shareholders

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch. That's bad news for shareholders.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 COVID-19 Benefits Still Available in July!

| Andrew Button

While COVID-19 benefits are still available, you can wean yourself off them with index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Coronavirus

Will Handing Executives $10 Million in Severance Pay Save Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) is giving its outgoing CEO $17.5 million, including $10 million in severance pay.

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Dividend Stocks

Economists: Millennials and Teens Living at Home Get $11.8 BILLION From the CERB!

| Andrew Button

With all the CERB money being handed out, you may have to pay higher taxes on investments like Fortis Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: 22% of Canadians Have Applied for the CERB

| Andrew Button

If taxes rises to pay for the CERB, then stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) will become less tax efficient.

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Dividend Stocks

This Battered Energy Stock Has a 7.75% Yield: Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

After taking a beating in the COVID-19 market crash, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a 7.75% yield.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Tech Stocks That Thrived Despite COVID-19!

| Andrew Button

Despite the financial devastation caused by COVID-10, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) thrived in 2020.

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Tech Stocks

With Canada’s Deficit at $343 Billion, Is the TFSA in Danger?

| Andrew Button

With the deficit rising, will the government axe the TFSA to capture more taxes from stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)?

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Dividend Stocks

Why a 2nd Wave of COVID-19 Would Be Financially Disastrous for Canadian Retirees

| Andrew Button

If a second wave of COVID-19 hits, retirees will be safe with bond funds like the BMO Mid-Term Investment Grade…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Hits $1,447: Is a New Tech Bubble Here?

| Andrew Button

If a new tech bubble is indeed here, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could be hit hard.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: Is Your CERB Money Here to Stay?

| Andrew Button

Some think the CERB will become permanent. It won't, but dividends from the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) are.

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Tech Stocks

CRA Fines Quebec Man $500k: Is There a LEGAL Way to Avoid Taxes?

| Andrew Button

Avoiding taxes is a risky business, but by holding stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA, you can do…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Debt to Hit $1.2 TRILLION: What Does This Mean for Investors?

| Andrew Button

If you're concerned about Canada's national debt, then it's best to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a…

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Dividend Stocks

CN Railway (TSX:CNR) Walks Off COVID-19 and Ships Record Grain

| Andrew Button

After shipping record grain, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) looks set for another solid quarter.

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Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) the Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) is a worthy stock, but it's no Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Coronavirus

Ottawa Forecasts a $343 Billion Deficit: How Should You React to This?

| Andrew Button

With the government's unprecedented deficit, you'd be wise to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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Coronavirus

Uh-Oh! Another Air Canada (TSX:AC) Refund Controversy Just Erupted!

| Andrew Button

A new refund controversy reveals Air Canada's (TSX:AC) precarious financial situation.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 Benefits You Can Still Get After the CERB Runs Out!

| Andrew Button

You can still get cash benefits available after CERB expires, but ultimately you'll need investments like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Tech Stocks

Could BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

| Andrew Button

After ditching smartphones for software, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is seeing considerable success.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons You Can’t Invest Like Warren Buffett

| Andrew Button

You can't get superior returns like Warren Buffett, but you can get average returns with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in July

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is looking good in July... As are two other high-yield dividend stocks.

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