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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.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: A Top TFSA Income Stock With 20% Upside to Buy in November

| Andrew Walker

Another market crash could be on way before the end of 2020. Here is a top dividend stock to put…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Suncor Stock a Contrarian Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) appears oversold right now, but a number of challenges face the oil industry. Is this the right…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada Stock a Buy if it Gets a Government Bailout?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada faces ongoing pandemic challenges that could last for years. Is Air Canada stock a buy on the hopes…

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Dividend Stocks

Top TFSA Stocks: How to Turn a $6,000 Investment Into $120,000

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors have a unique opportunity to buy top Canadian stocks with above-average dividend yields for their TFSA retirement portfolios.

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Coronavirus

Will Bombardier Survive the Pandemic?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier trades near an all-time low. Is the stock now heavily oversold or destined to disappear due to the impact…

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Dividend Stocks

Q4 Investing Alert: A Top TFSA Income Stock to Buy Ahead of the U.S. Election

| Andrew Walker

The end of 2020 might see new volatility in the stock market due to the U.S. election. Where should TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Earn an Extra $312.75 Per Month and Avoid the OAS Clawback

| Andrew Walker

The CRA implements the OAS clawback when net world income hits a minimum threshold. Here's how retirees can boost income…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn $20,000 Into a $600,000 Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

The TFSA is a great tool for self-directed investors to build retirement portfolios that remain beyond the reach of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $7,000 to Invest in a TFSA? Here’s How to Turn it Into $161,000 for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors might get another opportunity in the coming weeks to buy top stocks at discounted prices. Here's how great…

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Investing

Worried About the U.S. Election? Consider This Top Stock Today

| Andrew Walker

The U.S. election is just around the corner. Is your portfolio ready for the possibility of a delayed or contested…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Buy Below $40?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge's stock price looks cheap today and you get a great dividend yield. Should you buy Enbrige stock now or…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Have $1,000 to Invest in Your TFSA? Here’s How it Can Become $20,000

| Andrew Walker

The TFSA is a great tool to help investors build an emergency fund for the next crisis. The TFSA also…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Have $2,000 to Invest in Your TFSA? Here’s How to Turn it Into $50,000

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors have an opportunity to build large savings for a house or retirement. Here's how to use the TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit and Employment Insurance: How to Protect Yourself Against the Next Crisis

| Andrew Walker

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) is a short-term measure to help people get through the pandemic. What happens when the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Investors have a chance to buy some of Canada's top dividend stocks at cheap prices today. These two stocks should…

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Coronavirus

Is Cineplex Stock a Contrarian Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cineplex stock continues to hit new lows. Is the stock too cheap to ignore, or should investors head for the…

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Investing

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock a Buy on the Latest News?

| Andrew Walker

BlackBerry stock looks cheap, but that has been the case for years. Is this finally the time to buy BlackBerry…

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Coronavirus

CRB Application: Read the CRA’s Canada Recovery Benefit Fine Print

| Andrew Walker

The CRB is different than CERB in key ways. It is important to check the details before filling out the…

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Energy Stocks

IEA Energy Report Alert: Is Suncor Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor stock appears cheap right now if oil demand is going to recover. The latest IEA report gives investors a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Consider in Q4 2020

| Andrew Walker

Industry leaders with reliable dividends deserve to be top stocks on your buy list heading into the end of 2020.…

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Investing

Got $6,000 to Invest in a TFSA? Here’s How to Turn it Into $116,000

| Andrew Walker

Buying top dividend stocks inside a TFSA at the right time can lead to huge growth in your retirement savings.…

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Coronavirus

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB): How Much Can You Really Get?

| Andrew Walker

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) helps Canadians transition off CERB, but there are important differences to check between the CRB…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Stock: Is the Share Price Headed to $25?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor stock looks oversold. Is this the right time to add the stock to your portfolio, or should you wait…

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Crash: Is Cineplex Stock Now Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Cineplex stock looks very cheap today if you think the pandemic will end in early 2021. Should you buy now,…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $15,000 to Put in Your RRSP? Here’s How to Turn it Into $400,000

| Andrew Walker

The RRSP is a great complement for CPP, OAS, and company pensions. Here's how to grow your RRSP contributions to…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: How to Turn a $10,000 TFSA Contribution Into $220,000

| Andrew Walker

The TFSA is a great tool to help Canadians save for a financial crisis and retirement. Here's ho to use…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Update: New Rules on Who Can Apply

| Andrew Walker

The new Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) helps people transition off CERB, but applicants need to check more CRA eligibility boxes…

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Investing

Why Did Cineplex Stock Fall Again?

| Andrew Walker

Cineplex stock just tanked again. Here's why the share price plunged and whether or not this might be a good…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB): Who Can Apply?

| Andrew Walker

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) helps replace CERB. When can you apply for the CRB, and how long will the…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy: Has the Stock Price Finally Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy's stock price rose on bad news at the end of last week. Is Suncor stock finally a buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy in the Next Market Crash

| Andrew Walker

Another market crash could be on the way. Which stocks deserve to be on your radar if market crash 2.0…

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Energy Stocks

Why Is Suncor Stock Down 25% in the Past Month?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor stock is approaching the March lows. Weak oil prices are partly to blame, but other factors are at play.…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Have $5,000 to Invest in Your TFSA?: Here’s How to Turn it Into $150,000

| Andrew Walker

The TFSA is a great tool to put cash aside for retirement. Here's how investors can use the TFSA to…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Bought This Canadian Stock: Should You?

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett's holding company Berkshire Hathaway made a surprising new investment in the second quarter. Where does Warren Buffett now…

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Dividend Stocks

New Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Approved: How Much Can You Get?

| Andrew Walker

The new Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) replaces the CERB extension payments. Do you qualify? How do you protect against the…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Time to Be Greedy and Buy This Top Dividend Stock

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett likes to invest in companies when he sees value that the broader market is missing. Is this top…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: CERB-Extended Payments Replaced by CRB, CRSB, CRCB

| Andrew Walker

The CERB extension ended September 27. Now that CERB is gone, the proposed CRB, CRSB, and CRCB will replace the…

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Air Canada Stock: When Should You Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada stock is down nearly 70% in 2020. Should you buy the stock today or wait for clear evidence…

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Coronavirus

CERB Is Finished: What Comes Next to Replace CERB Payments?

| Andrew Walker

CERB is done. Here are the new benefits to replace CERB and a way Canadians can create tax-free payments of…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: 3 High-Yield Stocks to Boost Pension Income

| Andrew Walker

TFSA income investors have a number of high-yield dividend stocks and REITs to choose from right now to help boost…

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