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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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Investing

Miner Alert: Is First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) or Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Copper and gold prices are on the rise. Should First Qauntum (TSX:FM) or Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) be on your buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Correction: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Recent Pullback

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another top Canadian stock appear attractive right now for a dividend-focused portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Copper Rally: 1 Canadian Stock to Ride the Next Boom in Base Metals Prices

| Andrew Walker

Is a copper rally about to begin? Here is one top Canadian stock that produces base metals.

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Investing

Income Investors: Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:T) offers a great dividend yield. Is the stock a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000 to Invest? 2 Cheap Dividend Stocks for a Self-Directed TFSA

| Andrew Walker

A new market pullback gives investors a chance to buy top dividend stocks at cheap prices today.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Increases Refunds: How Does This Impact the Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada is giving more customers refunds. Is that bad news for the stock price?

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Coronavirus

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

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) looks cheap and pays an attractive dividend. Should you buy the stock today?

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Investing

Should Income Investors Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) or Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are top dividend stocks. Is one a buy today?

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Coronavirus

Contrarian Investors: 1 Cheap Stock With Huge Upside Potential in 2021

| Andrew Walker

This top commodity stock carries risk, but the upside potential could be significant through the end of next year.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $10,000 to Invest? 3 Reliable Dividend Stocks for Steady Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and another two top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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Investing

COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 Stocks to Buy Now if You Anticipate a Vaccine by 2021

| Andrew Walker

These two stocks could soar on positive COVID-19 vaccine news.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS): Should You Buy the Stock if the Market Crashes Again?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia pays a great dividend and offers strong long-term growth potential, but near-term risks can't be ignored.…

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Investing

Retire Wealthy: How to Build a $1 Million Savings Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here is a popular strategy to plan and build a retirement savings wealth fund.

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Coronavirus

Next Market Crash: 3 Stocks to Watch

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the next market crash could arrive later this year. New investment opportunities could be on the way.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stock to Buy With $3,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and two other top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your buy list right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor Alert: 3 Cheap Stocks With High Dividend Yields and Great Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

There are still great dividend deals in the market today.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank (TSX:RY) or CN (TSX:CNR) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and CN (TSX:CNR) are two of Canada's largest companies. Is one a better but right now for…

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Investing

Tips for New Investors: How to Turn a $10,000 TFSA Into $200,000 for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Here's how new investors can use a few simple tips to turn a small initial investment into a substantial fund…

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Bank Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) offer attractive yields today. Is one stock a better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create a $312.50 Per Month Tax-Free Pension on a $50,000 TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Self-directed investors have an opportunity to create a reliable tax-free income stream from a TFSA pension.

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Energy Stocks

Value Investors: Could These 2 Stocks Soar 100% by 2022?

| Andrew Walker

Deals are still available in the market today. Are these two stocks two cheap to ignore?

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Investing

Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH): Should You Buy the Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

The CEO of Fairfax (TSX:FFH) just bought US$150 million of the company's stock. Should you follow his lead?

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Retirement
Investing

How Retired Couples Can Earn an Extra $6,950 and Pay No Tax to the CRA

| Andrew Walker

Here's how retirees can boost income and not be hit by the CRA with extra taxes.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Fund: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Retirees are searching for top dividend stocks to add to their TFSA income portfolios.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Rally: Is Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Cheap Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) is off the 2020 highs. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Investing

4 Simple Tips to Help You Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here are a few easy steps to help investors meet their goal of an early retirement.

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Investing

Bargain Alert: 2 Cheap Dividend Stocks for a Self-Directed TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

The pullback in the stock market just gave TFSA investors another chance to buy top dividend stocks at cheap prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Should You Buy Royal Bank (TSX:RY) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB) are giving back some of their recent gains. Is one stock a better buy…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold Today?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) shares continue to see volatile price moves. Is this the right time to own AC stock?

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Coronavirus

RRSP Investors: 1 Reliable Dividend Stock to Ride Out the Recession

| Andrew Walker

Which Canadian dividend stock is a top pick for a retirement portfolio today?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 2 Stocks With 7% Dividend Yields That Should Be Safe

| Andrew Walker

Is owning top-quality high-yield stocks in a TFSA the best way to boost retirement income today?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on a Market Pullback

| Andrew Walker

Top dividend stocks still provide attractive yields. Which ones should you buy on the next dip?

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Dividend Stocks

New CRA Assistance for Seniors: OAS Bonus and RRIF Reduction Help Retirees Avoid OAS Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Great news for seniors. The new OAS bonus is tax-free. The RRIF minimum withdrawal reduction can help retirees avoid OAS…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stocks: Should You Buy Royal Bank (TSX:RY) or TD (TSX:TD)?

| Andrew Walker

The top Canadian bank stocks are on a roll. Should you buy TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) or Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) today?

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Energy Stocks

Momentum Investors: 2 Soaring Stocks That Could Double by 2021

| Andrew Walker

These two cheap commodity stocks are finally on a roll and could go much higher.

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Bank Stocks

CMHC Mortgage Rules Change: How Will This Impact Bank Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Will the changes to the CMHC mortgage rules hurt the banks?

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Coronavirus

2020 Market Rally: How to Turn $5,000 Into $124,000!

| Andrew Walker

The 2020 market rally continues to pick up momentum. How can young investors profit?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 1 Top Stock to Start Your Retirement Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

BCE (TSX:BCE) provides a 5.7% dividend yield. Should you buy the stock now?

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Investing

CRA 101: How Seniors Can Earn an Extra $318 Per Month and Avoid the OAS Clawback

| Andrew Walker

Here's how seniors can boost pension income and avoid the CRA clawback on OAS payments.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU): Is the Stock a Buy on the Recent Oil Rebound?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) is up 65% since hitting a multi-year low in March. Are more gains on the way for this…

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