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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

Play the TSX Index Recovery With These 3 Oil & Gas Stocks

| Andrew Button

Now that oil is trending upward again, it could be a good time to buy energy stocks like Husky Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Become a Mini-Landlord With These 3 High-Yield REITs

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high income in your TFSA or RRSP, high-yield REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN)…

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Cannabis Stocks

WARNING: These 2 Marijuana Stocks Could Collapse in the Second Half of 2019

| Andrew Button

After a solid few years, marijuana stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) could collapse in the second half of 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

Banking Showdown: Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) or Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) the Better Buy?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's fastest-growing banks. But could an even more international bank give it a run…

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Dividend Stocks

Banking on International Markets? Consider Buying Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Stock

| Andrew Button

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of Canada's most international banks. Here's why that matters.

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Dividend Stocks

The 10 Times Earnings Stock Portfolio: How to Grow $10,000 Into $100,000 in 20 Years or Less

| Andrew Button

Even with slow and steady dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), you can get to $100k

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here’s How to Quickly Double Your $6000 Contribution

| Andrew Button

With high-growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) you can quickly double the value of a $6000 TFSA contribution

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Dividend Stocks

Banking Bonanza: Why TD Bank’s (TSX:TD) 4% Yield Will Keep Growing

| Andrew Button

You can earn solid dividend income with bank stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) vs. RBC (TSX:RY): Which Is the Better Banking Stock?

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a quality bank stock, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Trading Near 52-Week Lows

| Andrew Button

High-yield dividend stocks like Husky Energy Inc (TSX:HSE) are trading near 52-week lows.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: These 3 High-Yield Stocks Pay Every Single Month

| Andrew Button

If you want high dividends on a monthly payment schedule, REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) can be…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Bargain Hunters: These 3 Stocks Are Nearing 52 Week Lows

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a bargain, stocks like Canadian Tire Ltd (TSX:CTC.A) might just fit the bill

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Hit With Line 3 Delay: Is the Stock Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) Line 3 replacement is facing a court challenge in the states. Is the stock still a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Ways to Turn Your $6000 Contribution Into $100,000

| Andrew Button

With high-growth dividend stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC), you could easily turn a $6000 TFSA contribution into $100,000

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Rallied While the TSX Index Fell on Trade Worries

| Andrew Button

While the rest of the TSX fell on trade worries, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) reached new heights.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 TSX Marijuana Stocks That Could Be Very Profitable by 2020

| Andrew Button

While most marijuana stocks are currently losing money, some growth stars like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) could become big earners.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Start Investing Early With These 3 Beginner Stocks

| Andrew Button

If you're new to investing, utility stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are among the safest bets around

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Dividend Stocks

Planning for Retirement? Build a Mini Pension With These 3 RRSP Stocks

| Andrew Button

If you're investing for retirement, it pays to buy long-term stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: These 4 Alarming Trends Could Send The TSX Index Lower

| Andrew Button

Deteriorating credit quality could send bank stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) lower

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Tanking TSX Index? Find Safety in These 3 Dividend-Paying Utility Stocks

| Andrew Button

Utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) often go up when the TSX goes down.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 High-Growth Dividend Stocks for Income AND Gains

| Andrew Button

High-growth dividend stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) can provide income and gains.

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Investing

Will U.S./China Trade Tensions Send Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Even Lower?

| Andrew Button

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) recently posted an earnings miss, and U.S./China tensions threaten to make things worse.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Snap Up Income AND Growth With TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock

| Andrew Button

With a high dividend yield and solid growth prospects, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is among the best TSX bank stocks.

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Cannabis Stocks

The 3 Worst-Performing Marijuana Stocks of 2019

| Andrew Button

Stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) show that investing in marijuana isn't necessarily a ticket to riches.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Andrew Button

Even if you're not optimistic about the price of oil, energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) can be great…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Build a “Mini Real Estate Empire” With These 3 REITs

| Andrew Button

If you're concerned about falling house prices in major metro areas, REITs like Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) can be a…

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: 3 TSX Small Caps With Loads of Upside

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to snap up some big gains in your RRSP or TFSA, small-caps like CargoJet Inc (TSX:CJT) may…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why the Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) UFC Partnership Is a Huge Deal

| Andrew Button

By partnering with the UFC, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) has potentially inked a lucrative deal.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Tanking? This REIT May Provide Safety

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a real estate investment with little housing market exposure, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) may be…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Turn Your TFSA Into a $500/Month “Mini Pension” With This Quality REIT

| Andrew Button

High-yield REITs like Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) can generate monthly payments in your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Benefit From the U.S./Canada Tariff Agreement

| Andrew Button

With a U.S./Canada steel tariff agreement in place, steel stocks like Stelco Holdings Inc (TSX:STLC) could have upside.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock?

| Andrew Button

With a surprise earnings jump in its most recent quarter, Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) may be a buy

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Tech Stocks

Forget Uber (NYSE:UBER): Buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Instead

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may be a better investment than one of the most talked-about tech stocks on Earth.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Beats on Earnings

| Andrew Button

After beating on Q2 earnings, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is starting to look like a buy

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Aphria’s (TSX:APHA) Stock Price Is Tanking

| Andrew Button

After disappointing earnings, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) stock has been on a months-long freefall

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 “Forever Stocks” to Provide Tax-Free Income for Life

| Andrew Button

If you want to earn income for life in your TFSA, utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) may be just…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Your TFSA Into a $4,200-a-Year Cash Cow With This 7% Yielder

| Andrew Button

If you want to turn your TFSA into an income-producing behemoth, TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) is one stock to do…

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stocks: Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Is Beating Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)

| Andrew Button

After years of close competition, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is clearly way ahead of its #1 competitor. Here's why

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Cannabis Stocks

The 3 Best-Performing Marijuana Stocks of 2019 (So Far)

| Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks like OrganiGram Holdings Inc (TSXV:OGI) have been killing it this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Why This High-Yield Stock Could Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash Cow

| Andrew Button

With a high yield and strong growth prospects, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) could turn your TFSA into a cash cow.

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