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Author: Andrew Walker

Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a contrarian investor, Andrew seeks out dividend opportunities the market is missing. He is a big fan of harnessing the power of compounding to grow a portfolio for retirement.

Recent Articles

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) or Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Top mining stocks are enjoying big gains in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for Total Returns

| Andrew Walker

RRSP investors focused on total returns know that steady dividend growth tends to drive stock prices higher over the long…

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Investing

2 Top Canadian Real Estate Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Investors looking to get real estate exposure have some interesting Canadian stocks to consider.

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Dividend Stocks

New TFSA Investors: 2 Top Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Andrew Walker

Dividend investors focused on passive income are searching for stocks that will deliver generous payout increases in the the next…

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Investing

2 Non-Tech Growth Stocks to Consider Now

| Andrew Walker

Post-pandemic expansion and a large acquisition are driving growth at these Canadian companies.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks for TFSA Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

Energy stocks are generating strong profits that should support significant dividend growth in the next few years.

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Bank Stocks

Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Still a Good Dividend Stock to Start a TFSA Focused on Passive Income?

| Andrew Walker

TD Bank has historically been a great stock to own for passive income. Should new TFSA investors buy TD stock…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $40,000 RRSP Into $1.68 Million

| Andrew Walker

Here's how RRSP investors can turn modest initial investments into large savings for retirement.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top Commodity Stocks With Rising Dividends

| Andrew Walker

These two top commodity stocks look cheap to buy right now for dividend investors.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for TFSA Passive Income in Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Owning industry leaders with long track records of dividend growth is a popular strategy for new investors to build strong…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy on Pullbacks

| Andrew Walker

Buying top dividend stocks on dips can boost long-term total returns in a TFSA or RRSP portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Enbridge or Suncor Energy Stock for Retirement Income?

| Andrew Walker

Dividend investors in search of above-average yields and distribution growth are moving back into the energy sector.

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Bank Stocks

New Canadian Bank Tax: Should You Buy or Sell Bank Stocks Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian bank stocks have taken a big hit in the past two months. Is the pullback overdone?

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Investing

Growth Stocks: 2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks With Great Tech Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Sometimes growth opportunities are hidden inside top dividend stocks. These two are good examples.

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Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan or Enbridge a Better Buy for Passive Income?

| Andrew Walker

Retirees are searching for the best opportunities to generate reliable passive income in the coming years.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Alert: 2 Top Undervalued Dividend Stocks for New Investors

| Andrew Walker

Buying top dividend stocks on dips is a good way to boost long-term RRSP total returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Defensive Dividend Stocks to Buy Now in a TFSA

| Andrew Walker

In the current environment, it makes sense to consider some top defensive dividend stocks for a passive-income portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

New RRSP Investors: How to Turn a $20,000 Portfolio Into $1.2 Million Using Top Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how the power of compounding can help RRSP investors use dividend stocks to retire rich.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Create Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

These top TSX dividend stocks have made some RRSP investors rich.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Own Now

| Andrew Walker

Defensive dividend stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar in the current environment. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: 2 Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

These top stocks have great track records of distribution growth and offer high yields today for investors focused on passive…

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Investing

2 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now for Reliable Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

Investors can still find some top dividend stocks to buy at cheap prices for a portfolio focused on passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for a Self-Directed TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

Stocks with good dividend-growth guidance deserve to be top picks in the current economic environment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Dividend Stocks for Retirees to Buy Now

| Andrew Walker

Canadian seniors are searching for top dividend stocks that trade at reasonable prices and offer above-average yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks for Total Returns

| Andrew Walker

These top TSX dividend stocks look attractive today for a retirement fund focused on total returns.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reliable Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in a High-Yield TFSA

| Andrew Walker

These two top dividend stocks offer high yields for investors seeking passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

These top Canadian dividend stocks have made some long-term investors quite wealthy.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Start Your Own Pension

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar for a self-directed TFSA retirement fund.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Buy Now for Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

Worried about inflation? These top high-yield TSX dividend stocks look attractive to buy for a TFSA focused on passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar today for a buy-and-hold retirement portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Wealth: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Self-Directed Investors

| Andrew Walker

These two top TSX dividend stocks look attractive today for RRSP investors.

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Investing

2 Contrarian Stock Picks for TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

These top Canadian stocks look like attractive contrarian picks right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great TSX Dividend Stocks for TFSA Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks pay attractive and growing payouts for a TFSA portfolio focused on passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Help You Retire Wealthy

| Andrew Walker

These top stocks have made some long-term retirement investors very rich. Here's how.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for Tax-Free Passive Income in Retirement

| Andrew Walker

These top TSX stocks look attractive right now for a TFSA focused on passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Ride Out Volatility in 2022

| Andrew Walker

These top stocks deserve to be top defensive picks for investors who worry that market volatility will ramp up in…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks for Reliable Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

These top high-yield dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar for steady passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Wealth: 2 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks look cheap to buy right now for a TFSA portfolio.

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: How to Earn an Extra $373.50 Per Month Tax Free!

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks can provide TFSA investors with a steady stream of tax-free passive income.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

| Andrew Walker

These top TSX stocks look cheap right now to buy for a self-directed RRSP.

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