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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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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) or Manulife (TSX:MFC) Stock for the 6% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Manulfie (TSX:MFC) and CIBC (TSX:CM) now offer attractive dividend yields. Is one stock a better bet today?

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Get $1,200 Per Month After CERB Ends

| Andrew Walker

CERB payments from the Canada Revenue Agency are set to end in September. Now what?

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Investing

Retire Early: How to Turn a $40,000 TFSA Into $650,000 in 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's a proven strategy to help Canadians retire early.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS): How This Stellar Dividend Stock Can Help Retirees Top Up CPP and OAS Pension Income

| Andrew Walker

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of Canada's top dividend stocks. Here's why it deserves to be on your TFSA radar today.

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Coronavirus

Momentum Investors: Should You Buy Gold Stocks or Bitcoin Now?

| Andrew Walker

Gold is nearing a record high, and the price of Bitcoin has doubled off the March low. Is one a…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Stocks Yielding 7% Today for Your TFSA Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

Retirees and other income investors can get great yields today from some top Canadian dividend stocks.

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Coronavirus

Should You Buy CN (TSX:CNR) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

CN (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) just hit a new all-time high. Is this a good time to buy the stock?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Oversold Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Andrew Walker

Here's why top oversold commodity stocks deserve to be on your contrarian radar today.

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Bank Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Get $2,000 per Month Tax-Free in Retirement

| Andrew Walker

How to create your own tax-free pension to supplement CPP and OAS pensions.

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Dividend Stocks

OAS and CPP Not Enough? 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Start a TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:TU) and another top dividend stock are attractive TFSA picks to help increase income when OAS and CPP pensions…

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Coronavirus

Will the Price of Gold Hit $2,500 in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

The price of gold trades near a nine-year high today and is closing in on an all-time record.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU): Should You Buy the Stock at $23?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is down nearly 50% from the 2020 high. Is the stock a contrarian buy right now?

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock a Safe Investment Today?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is down more than 65% in 2020. Should you buy today?

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should Nutrien (TSX:NTR) or TD (TSX:TD) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) offer attractive 5% dividend yields today. Is one stock a better RRSP bet right now?

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Coronavirus

Should You Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Right Now for the 6.25% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) now offers a 6.25% dividend yield. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $20,000 TFSA Into $235,000 for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Here's a popular strategy for building a significant TFSA retirement fund using top dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks Now Yielding 6% for Your TFSA Pension Plan

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia and another top Canadian dividend stock deserve to be on your radar today.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Surges: Buy Now or Take Profits?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) surged on positive COVID-19 vaccine news. Should you buy the stock today?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) or TD (TSX:TD) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:T) and TD (TSX:TD) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one a better bet today?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Alert: 3 Top Stocks Yielding 7% Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Power Corp. and another two top high-yield stocks deserve to be on your TFSA radar today.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Is the Stock Attrative Today or Still Too Risky to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada stock appears cheap at the current price. Is it a buy right now or should investors wait?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How Retired Couples Can Get an Extra $567 Per Month Tax-Free

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian pension recipients can increase retirement income and pay zero extra taxes to the CRA.

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Investing

CRA Pension Rules: How Canadians Can Create a Tax-Free Pension Plan

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadians can create their own pensions and avoid CRA taxes on the payments.

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks That Could Soar in 2021

| Andrew Walker

Hers' why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and another top high-yield income stock deserve to be on your radar right now.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Price Rally: Could WTI Surge to US$100 Again?

| Andrew Walker

The price of WTI oil is US$40 today. Some analysts say we could see US$100 or even US$150 in the…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Retire Rich: 5 Top Canadian Stocks to Own for 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's a proven strategy to help Canadian investors retire wealthy.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Alert: 3 Top Stocks Now Yielding 6-9%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another two top stocks with high yields deserve to be on your radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Use Dividend Stocks to Boost Pension Income and Avoid OAS Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how retirees can increase pension income without paying more taxes or being hit with CRA clawbacks on OAS pension…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency CERB Extension: How to Earn a Total of $7,645 Tax-Free When CERB Ends

| Andrew Walker

The CERB extension increases support for a total of up to 24 weeks, but it will end in September. Canadians…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Is the Stock a Buy at $16?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) trades near $16 per share today. Is the stock a buy at this price level?

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Coronavirus

Gold Price Tops US$1,800: How High Could it Go?

| Andrew Walker

The price of gold is at a nine-year high today. Should you buy gold stocks now?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Own for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and another top Canadian dividend stock deserve to be on your radar. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Build a Tax-Free Pension

| Andrew Walker

The Canada Revenue Agency takes a chunk of your OAS and CPP pensions. Here's one way to build a personal…

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) a Cheap Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is down 50% from the 2020 high. Is the stock a buy at this level?

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Spends $10 Billion on a Natural Gas Transmission Deal: Should You Buy TC Energy (TSX:TRP) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett is in the news again with Berkshire Hathaway betting big on natural gas transmission. Should TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP)…

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Investing

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) or ONEX (TSX:ONEX) a Better Airline Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock appears cheap, but it also carries risk. Is Westjet-owner Onex (TSX:ONEX) a better way to get…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another top Canadian dividend stock appear attractive for a TFSA today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

American Jobs Surge: 2 Canadian Stocks to Ride the U.S. Recovery Higher

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another top Canadian stock with a strong U.S. presence deserve to be on your radar…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency 101: How Retirees Can Earn an Extra $4,170 and Avoid the OAS Clawback

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian seniors can earn more income without worrying about a CRA clawback on their OAS pensions.

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Investing

Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) or Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

The pandemic hammered Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX). Is one of these stocks a contrarian buy today?

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