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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

OAS Pension Risk: How Seniors Can Earn an Extra $289 Per Month and Avoid CRA Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian retirees can boost their monthly incomes without being hit by a CRA clawback on their OAS pensions.

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Bank Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) appears cheap today. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Coronavirus

Retirees: 2 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% for a TFSA

| Andrew Walker

These two top dividend stocks appear cheap for a TFSA income fund.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Follow Warren Buffett and Sell Airline Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett just gave up on airline stocks. Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock a contrarian buy or should you sell?

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Bank Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Start a TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how young Canadians can use the TFSA to save a bundle for retirement.

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Coronavirus

Market Crash Investing: How to Turn a $6,000 TFSA Into $135,000 in 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors can use top Canadian dividend stocks to build substantial retirement wealth. Here's how.

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Economic Turbulence
Investing

TFSA Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Ride Out the Recession

| Andrew Walker

Income investors want to know which dividend stocks might be top picks for a TFSA during the recession.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Price: Should Investors Buy Gold Stocks on the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Gold stocks pulled back from multi-year highs in recent days. Is the gold bull run over, or simply taking a…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Income investors can secure great yields on top dividend stocks today. Is this the time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

The share price of Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is up 40% in the past month. Is the stock still a buy?

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Energy Stocks

Top Energy Stocks: Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Now?

| Andrew Walker

Oil prices remain low, but energy stocks such as Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are starting to recover.

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Bank Stocks

Are Canadian Bank Stocks a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian bank stocks have participated in the rally, but pundits have mixed feelings about whether investors are too optimistic. Are…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: A Steady Dividend Stock to Own in a Low-Rate World

| Andrew Walker

Canadian retirees are searching for reliable dividend stocks to add to their their TFSA income portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: How Retired Couples Can Earn an Extra $637 Per Month Tax-Free

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors have a great opportunity to create a high-yield dividend portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) stock trades at half its February high. Is this stock now oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 7-8% With Huge Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Top Canadian dividend stocks abound for contrarian investors seeking high yield while they wait for the recovery.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Clawback: How to Earn an Extra $318 Per Month and Still Protect Your OAS Pension

| Andrew Walker

Canadian retirees constantly worry about the CRA clawback on their OAS pension payments.

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Investing

New Market Rally: Turn $5,000 Into $100,000!

| Andrew Walker

A strong market rally should be on the way after the 2020 market crash. Here's one top stock that could…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: How to Turn a $6,000 TFSA Investment Into $42,000

| Andrew Walker

Young TFSA investors have an opportunity to buy top stocks at discounted prices to start a TFSA retirement fund.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: 2 Top Dividend Stocks on Sale for Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Top dividend stocks now offer attractive yields for a TFSA income fund.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Will Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) or Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Disappear in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Is Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) or Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) stock a contrarian buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: A Top Dividend Stock to Help Self-Directed Investors Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

The market rally of 2020 could be the second biggest story after the recent market crash. Top dividend stocks still…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Market Crash: Will Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Cut its Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) offers a 9% dividend yield. Is the payout safe?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Cheap High-Yield Stocks for a TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

Top Canadian dividend stocks now offer yields that were unimaginable just two months ago.

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Bank Stocks

Pensioners: 2 Steady Dividend Stocks for a TFSA Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

Retirees can use the TFSA to generate tax-free income. Top dividend stocks now offer attractive yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or TD (TSX:TD) Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

The top Canadian banks offer dividend yields not seen since the financial crisis. Should Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock Yielding 7.4%

| Andrew Walker

TFSA income investors can now get above-average dividend yields from top-quality Canadian stocks.

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Harness the Global Economic Recovery

| Andrew Walker

The IMF says global growth could be 5.8% in 2021. Here are two top Canadian stocks to add international exposure…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) to CIBC (TSX:CM): Are Canadian Bank Dividends Safe?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian bank stocks now offer high dividend yields. Are the distributions safe?

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Wealthy: How TFSA Investors Can Turn $6,000 Into $125,000 in 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Want to retire rich? Top stock picks for a TFSA retirement fund have specific characteristics.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Portfolio: 2 Top TSX Income Stocks to Buy With $6,000 in 2020

| Andrew Walker

Top dividends stocks in the TSX Index now offer attractive yields for TFSA income investors.

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Investing

Bargain Investors: Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) or Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CT) appear cheap today. Is one stock a better buy?

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Energy Stocks

OPEC Oil Deal: Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

The stock price of Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is down 50% since January. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Pension: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock for Retirees Who Want to Avoid OAS Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Searching for tax-free ways to supplement OAS pension income and avoid a clawback? Top dividend stocks now offer attractive yields…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Income: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for a TFSA Pension Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Pensioners and other income investors can take advantage of the market crash to add top dividend stocks to their TFSA…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Momentum Investors: This Top Gold Stock Just Hit a 7-Year High

| Andrew Walker

Top gold stocks are surging. Is this the time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA 101: How Millennial Investors Can Retire Wealthy

| Andrew Walker

Buying top stocks during a market correction can boost long-term returns and help investors retire rich.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

The share price of CIBC is down to the point where investors can get a 7% dividend yield. Is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 2 Sleep-Easy Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Canadian retirees might want to consider these two top dividend stocks for a TFSA income fund.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 2 Top TSX Index Dividends Stocks for RRSP Investors Today

| Andrew Walker

Top Canadian dividend stocks are on sale today.

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