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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

Self-Directed RRSP Investors: A Top Dividend Stock to Build Pension Wealth

| Andrew Walker

The RRSP has a long history in Canada and continues to be an important tool for investors.

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Bank Stocks

Wealthy Retirement: How to Turn a $10,000 TFSA Into $143,000

| Andrew Walker

Although the TFSA has been around for a decade, many people are just figuring out that it can be a…

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Tech Stocks

Should Contrarian Investors Buy Sierra Wireless (TSX:SW) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Sierra Wireless (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has had some impressive rallies and equally stunning reversals in the past two decades. Is this a…

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers an attractive dividend with strong upside potential. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% for Your TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

Here's why this financial stock and a leading communications giant deserve to be on your TFSA radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early: How to Build a $1 Million TFSA Pension Fund in 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Investing in quality dividend stocks has proven to be a good way to build wealth. Here's a great example of…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Savers: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for 2020

| Andrew Walker

Get above-average yield and reliable payouts from a top communications company and a world-class bank.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: How to Earn $8,500 Tax-Free and Protect OAS Payments

| Andrew Walker

How to use the TFSA to put more money in your pocket without risking OAS clawbacks.

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) is making progress on its transition program. Should you buy the stock today?

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Bank Stocks

Retire Rich: How to Turn $127,000 Into a $1 Million TFSA Wealth Fund

| Andrew Walker

Creating a self-directed pension is more important today than it might have been 30 years ago. Here's how you can…

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Alert: A Top Defensive Dividend Stock for 2020

| Andrew Walker

History suggests investors should consider adding some downside protection for their portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: 2 Stocks to Hold for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Are you searching for reliable buy-and-hold dividend stocks that you can own for decades?

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Dividend Stocks

Retiree Investors: A Reliable Dividend Stock for a Self-Directed TFSA Pension Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) deserves to be on your radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor: Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian banks often hold anchor positions in dividend-focused portfolios. Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) or Bank of Montreal…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Gold Stocks Rally in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Gold is holding its 2019 gains and investors are wondering if 2020 could be another big year for the precious…

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Bank Stocks

Young RRSP Investors: 2 Stocks to Help You Retire Wealthy

| Andrew Walker

Young Canadian investors are facing retirement challenges, but there are ways to build your own pension wealth.

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Canopy Growth Stock (TSX:WEED) Now a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

The share price of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is down to levels not seen since early 2017. Is the stock…

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Dividend Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and a top financial institution deserve to be on your RRSP radar today. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): Should Contrarian Investors Buy the Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) went from being a $48 stock to the current price below $2. Is the oil and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks With Great Dividends for TFSA Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

A weak outlook for interest rates is driving investors back into dividend stocks. Some top picks are getting expensive, but…

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Dividend Stocks

Pension 101: How to Keep OAS Payments While Earning $7,300 in Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian retirees can boost income without putting their OAS pension at risk.

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Investing

Recession Watch: How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Market Downturn

| Andrew Walker

The IMF is warning that global growth is nearing levels last seen during the Great Recession.

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) or Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) a better stock for your RRSP right now?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: How to Turn $100,000 Into a $2 Million Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Using the TFSA to hold top dividend-growth stocks can help Canadians retire rich. Here's how the strategy works.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Retirement: A Top Dividend Stock to Generate $425 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's how a retired couple can get more than $5,000 per year in tax-free income from their savings.

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Investing

TFSA Pension: How to Prepare Your Retirement Portfolio for a Market Crash

| Andrew Walker

Here's how investors can prepare their self-directed pension fund for the next major stock market downturn.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension Plan: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Increase Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

If you are searching for a way to boost tax-free income in a self-directed TFSA portfolio, these stocks deserve to…

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Investing

TFSA Alert: A Top Defensive Stock to Hedge Against a Recession

| Andrew Walker

Here's why stocks such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) deserve to be on your TFSA radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Own During a Market Downturn

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU) and a top Canadian utility stock deserve to be on your radar right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: How a Retired Couple Can Earn $5,080 in Tax-Free Income While Protecting OAS Payments

| Andrew Walker

Holding high-quality dividend stocks inside a TFSA can help Canadian retirees boost income without risking OAS clawbacks. Here's how it…

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Investing

HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock Crashes 25%: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) just found out what happens when revenue guidance is way off the mark. Is the sell-off overdone…

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) appears cheap today. Is this the best time to buy the stock?

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Investing

RRSP Investors: Is Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock a Buy on the Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) should be a strong performer in the coming decades. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Boost Tax-Free Pension Income

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and a top Canadian financial stock appear attractive today for income investors. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX): Could the Stock Soar 50% in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is up 50% since late May. Is the stock set to extend the rally through next…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): Is the Stock a Buy on the Latest Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is attracting contrarian interest. Should you buy the stock on the current pullback?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) or Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock to Ride Out a Recession?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are popular dividend stocks for defensive investors. Is one a better buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Pensioners: 2 Stocks to Add $5,842 Per Year in Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) paid its first dividend 190 years ago. Here's why this bank and a top communications stock…

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) are both industry leaders. Is one a better buy…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: How to Use Dividend Stocks to Get $330 per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning dividend stocks such as Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) inside a TFSA can help you meet your retirement income…

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