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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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Coronavirus

CRA CERB Rules: Should You Spend, Save, or Invest the Funds?

| Andrew Walker

The CERB is helping millions of Canadians get through the pandemic. Recipients should know the CRA's CERB rules and carefully…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks With Payout Increases Coming in 2021

| Andrew Walker

A handful of top Canadian companies still intend to raise their dividends in 2021. Here are two stocks to consider…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Nutrien (TSX:NTR) or TC Energy (TSX:TRP) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:NTR) appear cheap today. Is one stock a better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Investors: Should You Buy BCE (TSX:BCE) or BMO (TSX:BMO) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

BCE (TSX:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) offer dividend yields near 6%. Is one a better buy today?

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Coronavirus

Are Gold Stocks a Buy After the Recent Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Gold stocks are down from their 2020 highs. Is this the best time to buy?

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy TD (TSX:TD) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just reported Q2 2020 earnings. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy RioCan (TSX:REI.UN) for the 10% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan (TSX:REI.UN) offers a 10% yield. Is this retail and housing REIT a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Suncor (TSX:SU) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB) are leaders in the energy sector. Which stock should you buy?

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Investing

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank is up 25% from the March low. Is the stock a buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA 101: Where Should You Invest $2,000 Today?

| Andrew Walker

Here are a few tips for new TFSA investors.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and BCE (TSX:BCE) both look cheap today. Which stock is a better bet right now…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension Plan: How to Earn Tax-Free Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Retirees pay tax on company pensions, CPP, OAS, and RRIF payments. Here is a way to boost earnings and avoid…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): When Will the Stock Be a Buy Again?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is up nearly 50% from the March low. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Bank Stocks

Value Investors: 2 Cheap Dividend Stocks With 50% Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

There are still cheap TSX Index stocks for value investors to buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock for the 7% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) now offers a 7% dividend yield. Is the payout safe?

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Investing

TFSA 101: How $20,000 Invested in 2 Stocks Can Pay You $1,730 Per Year!

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadians can use the TFSA to invest savings and generate tax-free income.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 1 Top Income Stock to Help Retirees Avoid OAS Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

This top financial stock appears oversold right now and offers a solid 5.5% dividend yield.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Will the Stock Soar Again?

| Andrew Walker

The share price of Air Canada (TSX:AC) went from $1 in 2012 to $50 in 2020 before the pandemic hit.

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Investing

Retirement Investing: 2 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% Today

| Andrew Walker

Buying top-quality dividend stocks during a market correction can result in great returns down the road.

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) both provide a 5% dividend yield. Which top stock is a better dividend pick…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Rally: Are Investors Too Optimistic?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is up 60% in the past two months. Are more big gains on the way for this Canadian…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Turbulence: Should You Own the Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) was one of the top-performing Canadian stocks over the past decade. Is another rally on the way?

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Investing

How Millennials Can Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Here's how young investors can use the TFSA to help them retire rich.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks for a TFSA Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here are three cheap top-quality dividend stocks for a TFSA today.

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Investing

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A): Should You Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Is Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) (NYSE:BAM) stock a buy right now?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: How to Turn $6,000 Into $125,000 for Retirement!

| Andrew Walker

Where should you invest your $6,000 TFSA contribution in 2020?

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS): Should You Buy the Stock for the 7% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) now offers a 7% dividend yield. Is the stock safe to buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Clawback: How Retirees Can Earn an Extra $347.50 Per Month and Avoid the OAS Pension Recovery Tax

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian retirees can boost income without putting OAS pension payments at risk of a CRA clawback.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Is This High-Yield Dividend Stock Still Cheap?

| Andrew Walker

The share price of Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is up 35% from the March bottom. Is the stock still a buy?

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Investing

TFSA Pension: Is This the Right Time to Buy TD (TSX:TD) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) looks cheap, but risks remain. Is the stock a good buy today?

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Investing

Contrarian Investors: A Cheap Commodity Stock to Play the Global Economic Rebound

| Andrew Walker

The stock market rally off the March lows wiped out many of the deals, but some unloved stocks still trade…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: How to Retire a Millionaire

| Andrew Walker

Canadian savers have an opportunity to build strong TFSA portfolios that could make them millionaires by the time thy retire.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Wealthy: 2 Reliable Dividend Stocks With 5-7% Yields and Huge Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Want to retire rich? One popular strategy for building retirement wealth involves buying quality dividend stocks and using the distributions…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) or CNRL (TSX:CNQ): Should You Buy These Top Energy Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) and CNRL (TSX:CNQ) appear cheap right now. Is one stock a better buy?

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Investing

TFSA Income Investors: Is Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock a Buy for the 6% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) paid its first stock dividend in 1829 and has given investors a piece of the profits…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Should You Buy This High-Yield Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) just reported Q1 2020 results that came in better than analyst expectations. Is this the best time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Rich: Should TFSA Investors Buy CN (TSX:CNR) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Long-term investors in CN (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock have become quite wealthy. Is this the right time to add CN to your…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA 101: How Retired Couples Can Maximize Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's how retirees can generate income without paying additional tax.

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock: Is This 7% Dividend Yield the Deal of the Decade?

| Andrew Walker

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock offers a 7% dividend yield. Is the distribution safe?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: Should You Buy TD (TSX:TD) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

The share price of TD (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) appears cheap right now, but market risks remain. Is this the right time…

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