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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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Bank Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Andrew Button

Trading at a historically cheap valuation, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may look like a buy. But is it?

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: CERB Fraud Investigations Have Started!

| Andrew Button

Getting CERB could result in a fraud investigation, not so with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Why it’s Below $20 Again

| Andrew Button

After recovering from its March losses, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is once again sliding. Why?

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Tech Stocks

Gen Z: it’s Time to Open a TFSA and Start Investing!

| Andrew Button

If you're a member of Gen Z, you have a long time period to profit from the growth of tech…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: 3 Hard-Hit Stocks That Could Bounce Back With a Vengeance

| Andrew Button

After the COVID-19 market crash, beaten down stocks like The Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A) are set to bounce back.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dollar: 3 Stocks to Buy With a Stronger Loonie

| Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar strengthens, stocks like Metro Inc (TSX:MRU) will be good to hold.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Savers: 3 Quality Dividend Stocks to Stash in Your RRSP!

| Andrew Button

With the post-COVID-19 market rally heating up, stocks like The Canadian-National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are looking good.

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Tech Stocks

3 Industries That Will Thrive in the Next Bull Market

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for stocks that could thrive in the next bull market, consider Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT).

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Dividend Stocks

Harsh but True: You Missed Your Chance to Buy the Dip

| Andrew Button

If you were hoping to buy stocks like Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) on the dip, your opportunity may have already passed.

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Coronavirus

Will the CRA Force You to Pay Back Your $2000/Month CERB Money?

| Andrew Button

If you receive eligible dividends from a stock like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) you should still be eligible for CERB.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Crash: CMHC Says Canadian Home Prices May Fall Up to 18%!

| Andrew Button

The CMHC is forecasting a housing market crash. Does that mean you should avoid REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Adds 290,000 Jobs in May: Time to Buy Stocks?

| Andrew Button

With jobs being added, stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are looking good.

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Investing

The CRA Is Coming After Fraudulent CERB Claims: Here’s How to Stay Safe!

| Andrew Button

ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can provide income that makes the CERB unnecessary.

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Cannabis Stocks

Should you Short Cannabis Stocks or Just Avoid Them?

| Andrew Button

It's best to avoid cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), but shorting them isn't the way to go.

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: CERB and CEWS Are About to Expire!

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about losing the CERB when it expires, consider holding dividend ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Much Tax You’ll Owe on Your $1,000 Bi-Weekly CERB Cheques

| Andrew Button

You will inevitably owe taxes on your CERB cheques, but you can minimize it by holding ETFs like the iShares…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Latest Move Proves Warren Buffett Right

| Andrew Button

After issuing new shares to cover expenses, Air Canada (TSX:AC) is in rough shape.

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Coronavirus

TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks to Invest $6,000 in Right Now!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for quality TFSA stocks to buy in June, the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) may fit the bill.

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Tech Stocks

Better Tech Stock: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

| Andrew Button

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the top e-commerce companies, but could a Canadian upstart challenge it?

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Expires October 3 But This $2,000/Month Lasts Forever!

| Andrew Button

If you want to get a $2,000/month cash stream that lasts forever, consider investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s My Top Stock to Buy in June

| Andrew Button

Posting a big earnings jump after the market crash, the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) looks like a buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Unpopular Opinion: TD (TSX:TD) Did Surprisingly Well in Q2

| Andrew Button

Despite a 50% decline in its profit, the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) did surprisingly well in Q2.

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Coronavirus

Canadians: Should You Apply for CERB or Get Re-Hired with CEWS?

| Andrew Button

If you get re-hired with CEWS, you can invest your earnings in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget CERB: A TFSA Could Pay $500 More … Tax-Free!

| Andrew Button

While CERB pays only $2,000 temporarily, you can earn up to $2,500 a year forever with stocks like Fortis Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a solid yield in June, consider picking up shares of the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Coronavirus

Market Crash 2020: Is it Safe to Buy Canadian Airline Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Airline stocks as a whole are doing poorly, but don't mistake cargo airlines like Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) for the likes…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB): The $1 Billion Question

| Andrew Button

Faced with bad assets and even more writedowns, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock is looking ugly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Got $6,000? These 3 Stocks Are Looking Good

| Andrew Button

Driven by strong growth, stocks like Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) could be good buys at today's prices.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: $40.3 Billion in CERB Money Paid… and Rising!

| Andrew Button

Since the program was rolled out, CERB has paid $40.3 billion. That's good news for companies like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL).

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Don’t Pick Stocks, Do This Instead!

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett thinks you'd be better off owning index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) than most…

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Dividend Stocks

Your RRSP Won’t Be Enough for Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to retire, you should hold ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in both an…

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Crash Round 2: Is it Happening or What?

| Andrew Button

In the event of a second stock market crash, airlines like Air Canada (TSX:AC) will fare the worst.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Warren Buffett Still Worth Emulating Despite Massive Underperformance?

| Andrew Button

In 2020, Warren Buffett has been underperforming the S&P 500, but his favourite stocks like Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) may…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Owns These 2 Canadian Stocks: Should You?

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett isn't known for buying Canadian stocks, but he does own a few, like Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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Coronavirus

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is currently trading at a historically low price. Does that make it a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Do THIS or Pay Back Your $2,000 Monthly CERB Payments!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to get CERB and not have to pay it back, consider holding ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000 to Invest? These 3 Stocks Could Pay off Massively in 10 Years

| Andrew Button

Stocks rise and fall, but quality businesses like The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) grow over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy With Bank of Canada’s Low Interest Rates!

| Andrew Button

In a low interest rate environment, utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) tend to thrive.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dollar: Do THIS if the Loonie Keeps Plummeting!

| Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar continues its slide, stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) will benefit.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Get $2,432 Tax-Free Income While AVOIDING OAS Clawbacks!

| Andrew Button

If you want to avoid OAS clawbacks, make sure you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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