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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

TFSA Pension: How to Turn $60,000 Into $1.4 Million and Pay No Tax to the CRA

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian investors can build a tax-free retirement portfolio to complement their CPP, OAS, and employment pensions.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors in 2020

| Andrew Walker

Top companies trading at reasonable prices are still available for RRSP investors.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Stock a Buy in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Oil and gas stocks are picking up a nice tailwind heading into 2020.

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Cannabis Stocks

Warning: Could HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Disappear in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO faces a challenging start to 2020. Will it survive and thrive?

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Dividend Stocks

BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

BCE currently offers a 5.25% dividend yield. Is the stock a buy?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Own Gold Stocks in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Gold could outperform in the next 12 months. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy TD (TSX:TD) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

The RRSP contribution deadline for the 2019 tax year is March 2, 2020. Should TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock be on your…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: 2 Dividend Stars to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

A TFSA income fund is a great way to complement CPP and OAS pension payments.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Cheap Stocks to Help Build Your Pension in 2020

| Andrew Walker

These two sleeping giants could deliver big returns in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP 101: How to Turn $20,000 Into a $250,000 Pension Fund

| Andrew Walker

The RRSP remains a great option to help Canadians save for their golden years.

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Investing

Income Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks for a TFSA in 2020

| Andrew Walker

Good deals are still available in the TSX Index right now.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is This Canada’s Top Bank Stock for the Next Decade?

| Andrew Walker

Investors often overlook Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in favour of its larger peers. Is that a mistake?

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Dividend Stocks

Should CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Be in Your RRSP in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

CIBC appears cheap right now. Is the stock a buy?

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Income Fund: 2 High-Yield Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Get 5-7.5% yields on these two top income stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) offers an above-average dividend yield. Is the payout safe?

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Investing

Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock a 2020 Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Could the stock price of Aurora Cannabis go from $3 to $13 one more time?

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Bring Investors Cheer in the New Year?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock is much cheaper than it was earlier this year. Should you buy now?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Own for 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Get more than a 4% yield and growing payouts from these sleep-easy stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Dream: How to Turn a $25,000 TFSA Into $575,000 in 2 Decades

| Andrew Walker

Millennials can still look forward to a comfortable retirement. Here's how.

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: A Top Income Stock Yielding 5% for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's a top-quality dividend stock that won't keep you up at night and offers above-average yield.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP and OAS Not Enough: A Top Dividend Stock to Help You Save $1 Million in Your TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

Here's how to build a TFSA Pension that won't result in higher CPP taxes or an OAS clawback.

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Dividend Stocks

How a Young Canadian Couple Can Retire At 50

| Andrew Walker

Here's a proven strategy to help Canadians build wealth for retirement.

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Energy Stocks

Could Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Deliver Big Returns in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Contrarian investors are starting to kick the tires on stock in the embattled energy sector.

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Bank Stocks

A Top Income Strategy for Retirees to Protect OAS Payments From CRA Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how retirees can keep more income in their pockets.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks to Start a Balanced Pension Fund

| Andrew Walker

Diversification is highly recommended for a self-directed RRSP portfolio. Here are two top Canadian stocks to get the ball rolling.

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: How to Turn a $100,000 Windfall Into $2.3 million

| Andrew Walker

Once in a while people find themselves with some unexpected cash. Here's how to make it work for you in…

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Investing

Is Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock a Contrarian Buy for 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) looks set to finish 2019 close to where the stock price traded at the beginning of the year.…

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Investing

Pension Investors: Should Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers a 4% dividend yield and appears oversold. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Still Attractive for TFSA Income Investors?

| Andrew Walker

Income investors who have traditionally held the stock are wondering if they should add to the position or search for…

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bank stocks are popular RRSP picks. Should that continue to be the case?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Gold Rally to $1,600 in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the price of gold could take off in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Stock for Your RRSP in 2020

| Andrew Walker

Here's an industry leader that appears cheap right now and pays an attractive dividend.

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Cannabis Stocks

Is This the Best Time to Buy HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO had a rough 2019. Will 2020 be better?

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Cannabis Stocks

Is it Finally Time to Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Has the crash in the share prices of the top marijuana stocks run its course?

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Dividend Stocks

Pension Investors: 2 Steady Dividend Stocks for TFSA Income

| Andrew Walker

Reliable dividend stocks can help retirees meet their income needs.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Pension: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Help Couples Earn $434 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's how retirees can put more money in their pockets.

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Investing

Savvy Investors: 2 Cheap Stocks to Watch in 2020

| Andrew Walker

The rally in the TSX Index in 2019 makes the contrarian pickings rather slim, but there are still opportunities in…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Generate $362 per Month in a TFSA in 2020

| Andrew Walker

In 2020, the TFSA limit will increase by $6,000 putting the maximum cumulative contribution room at $69,500.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How Pensioners Can Boost Tax-Free Retirement Payments

| Andrew Walker

Here's how a couple could get $7,490 per year. That would be more than $624 per month.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor Alert: How to Turn $20,000 Into $250,000 in 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Buy-and-hold investors can take advantage of a TFSA to build a substantial retirement fund.

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