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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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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Price COLLAPSES IN MINUTES as Volatility Spikes!

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin is collapsing, and investors should avoid blockchain stocks like HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE).

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Energy Stocks

WARNING: Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock Could Fall Further in This Market Crash!

| Andrew Button

If the market crash continues, Baytex Energy Inc (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) could be toast.

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Economic Turbulence
Coronavirus

3 TSX Stocks to Buy if the Coronavirus Selloff Gets Worse

| Andrew Button

If the coronavirus panic turns into an all-out recession, Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) stock may benefit.

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Dividend Stocks

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Be a Contrarian Buy After Monday’s Market Crash?

| Andrew Button

After falling dramatically in yesterday's market crash, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a contrarian buy.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to AVOID During This Market Panic!

| Andrew Button

During the current market panic, you'll want to avoid Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) stock.

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Tech Stocks

Hard Lesson From Yesterday’s Market Crash: Bitcoin isn’t “Digital Gold”

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin isn't digital gold and blockchain stocks like HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE) aren't gold miners.

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Dividend Stocks

Tax Deadline 2020: 3 Ways to Owe Less Money to the CRA When You File in April!

| Andrew Button

Holding dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA can save you money on taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Investing Lessons From the Stock Market Crash of 1987

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about a 1987-style market crash, consider holding income-oriented ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Dividend Stocks

Safety in Utilities: 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy if Stock Market Panic Selling Continues!

| Andrew Button

If you're considerned about a market crash, consider utilities like Emera Inc (TSX:EMA).

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: This Hedge Fund Manager Says a 1929-Style Market Crash Is Coming!

| Andrew Button

If a 1929-style market crash really is coming, then utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) may outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Poised to Soar During a Market Crash!

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a solid pick for bull or bear markets.

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

Planning for Retirement? Here’s How to Maximize Your CPP and OAS!

| Andrew Button

If you want to maximize your CPP and OAS, hold ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Would a Stock Market Crash Put Your CPP and OAS at Risk?

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about a stock market crash wiping out your CPP benefits, consider holding utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Soared During Wall Street’s Worst Crash Since 2008

| Andrew Button

Last week, as markets were getting hammered, Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) stock soared

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: 2 Dividend Stocks That Are Undervalued After the Market Crash!

| Andrew Button

After falling spectacularly in last week's market crash, Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock is looking undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy if Last Week’s BRUTAL Market Crash Resumes!

| Andrew Button

If the current market slump continues, stocks like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) may turn out to have been great buys.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: DON’T PANIC! The Market Crash Is a Buying Opportunity!

| Andrew Button

The market is crashing, but Warren Buffett is still holding Canadian stocks like Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Went up on Wall Street’s Worst Day!

| Andrew Button

Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) was the rare stock that soared while Wall Street fell into the abyss last week.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Stock Market Is Crashing Hard: Here’s What to Do

| Andrew Button

When Canada's stock market is down, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) tends to outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Index Stocks You’ll Regret NOT Buying During This Correction!

| Andrew Button

Discount retail stocks like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) could enjoy upside after the current market crash passes.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canadian 5G Stock a Better Buy Than Telus (TSX:T)?

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to invest in 5G, consider Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI).

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Protect Your RRSP From a Stock Market Crash!

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about the ongoing TSX stock market crash, consider bond funds and utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

BUY ALERT: This 4.1% Yield Dividend Stock Just Upped its Payout!

| Andrew Button

After posting solid quarterly earnings, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) increased its dividend.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Panic! The TSX Stock Market Crash Could Be the Buying Opportunity of a Lifetime!

| Andrew Button

While markets tumble, Canadian stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are quietly posting stellar earnings results.

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Investing

WARNING: Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock May Sink to $0!

| Andrew Button

Facing massive losses and asset divestitures, Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) stock could sink to $0!

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

Planning for Retirement? Don’t Miss This Overlooked CRA Tax Break That Could Save You $300!

| Andrew Button

If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in an TFSA, you could save $300 with this tax break.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Want to Double Your Money? Avoid This Fatal CRA Mistake!

| Andrew Button

If you want to avoid getting taxed in your TFSA, consider holding Canadian dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to STOP the CRA From Taxing Your CPP and OAS!

| Andrew Button

By holding ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA, you could protect yourself from being taxed…

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Tech Stocks

Forget BlackBerry (TSX:BB): This Tech Stock Has Way More Upside!

| Andrew Button

Recently investors have been reconsidering BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock, but this software company may have more upside.

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Tech Stocks

If You Had Invested $10,000 in Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) IPO, Here’s the Staggering Amount You’d Have Now

| Andrew Button

If you invested $10,000 in Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) you'd have a staggering amount of money today

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Hurry! Just 7 Days Left to Make 2019 Contributions!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to invest some last-minute 2019 RRSP contributions, consider Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Canadian Stock Beat Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) in 2019!

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) beat Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) in 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency 101: Avoid This Fatal Tax Season Mistake!

| Andrew Button

If you want to hold index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:VFV) in your RRSP, make sure…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Take CPP Benefits at 60 and Retire Comfortably

| Andrew Button

You can retire comfortably by building a portfolio of ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

If You Only Buy 1 5G Stock, This Should Be it!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a solid 5G stock to buy, consider Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI).

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn a $6,000 Contribution Into $60,000!

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock could turn a $6,000 TFSA contribution into $60,000.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) vs. TD Bank (TSX:TD): Which Stock Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two bank stocks worth comparing

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Tech Stocks

BUY ALERT: This Canadian Stock Has Beaten Microsoft, Amazon, and Google!

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software Inc (TSX:CSU) has outperformed the biggest Silicon Valley giants!

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Value Stocks to Buy Right Now!

| Andrew Button

Bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are looking mighty cheap right now

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: Why You Need to Open an RRSP in 2020!

| Andrew Button

RRSPs can help you defer taxes on stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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