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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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Path to retirement
Dividend Stocks

How to Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning top dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) can help you meet your early retirement…

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Energy Stocks

2 Unloved Stocks That Could Double

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and an unloved oil producer might be interesting contrarian picks today.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 RRSP Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A) (NYSE:BAM) and another two Canadian titans deserve to be on your RRSP radar…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Build a TFSA Pension

| Andrew Walker

Owning shares of Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and two Canadian industry leaders can set you up with a low-maintenance stream of…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is It Time to Buy Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) offers patient investors a shot at some significant upside. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Top Dividend Stock I’d Buy Today With an Extra $6,000

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) appears oversold today and offers a safe dividend with an attractive yield.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Generate Reliable Monthly Income

| Andrew Walker

Buying Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) and another two stable income stocks today can provide a combined yield of 5.9%.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Bet on a Rebound in Weed Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) and its peers are down sharply from their 2018 highs. Is this the right time…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is Canada's largest company and continues to generate strong results, but there are risks to…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP and TFSA Retirement Investors: 2 Top TSX Index Stocks to Owns for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another Canadian dividend star deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Pick Tuesday: 2 Oversold Stocks Now Yielding 6%

| Andrew Walker

Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) and another reliable dividend pick might be too cheap to ignore.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: A Top Canadian Stock for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) deserves to be on your radar right now.

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TIMER SAYING TIME FOR ACTION
Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Time to Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) is down 25% from last summer's high. Should you buy the stock today?

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold Investors: Should You Sell Gold Stocks After the G20 Summit Results?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) dropped 5% in the wake of the G20 meeting. Why did this happen, and is the…

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Dividend Stocks

New RRSP Investors: Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is often cited as a top stock pick. Should you buy the bank for your RRSP today?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 5-6% for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and another two high-quality companies offer above-average yield and reasonably priced stocks today.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your Annual $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into a Massive Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a good example of a stock that has made long-term investors rich. Here's how…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Add Safe Global Exposure to Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) and a top Canadian bank are two stocks that can help investors get global…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Are You Banking on Big TFSA Returns?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) have delivered impressive long-term returns for shareholders. Should…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: An Oversold Dividend Star With 30% Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) looks cheap today. Here's why.

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Investing

Should Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Be on Your Contrarian Buy List Today?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) just sold off another aircraft business. Is the turnaround plan finally on track?

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn 5.5% in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be in a sweet spot right now, and investors are starting to see…

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Dividend Stocks

Should BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock Be in Your Self-directed RRSP or TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers a solid 5.3% yield in an unsteady market. Is this the right time to buy the…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Be on Your High-Yield Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers an 8% dividend yield with attractive upside potential driven by growth projects. Should you own…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Stock Double by 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) lost 90% of its value in the past five years. Are better days on…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock a Buy After a 40% Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) is down nearly 40% in less than two months. Is the pullback overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Index Stocks With 4-6% Dividend Yields and 30% Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another Canadian industry leader appear oversold today and pay attractive growing dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Banking on Yield: Is Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock a Good Dividend Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) trades at a reasonable multiple and has a balanced revenue stream. Is this the right time…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Investors: Build TFSA Wealth With 3 Simple Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another two TSX Index stars deserve to be on your TFSA radar right now.…

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Dividend Stocks

Banking on a Rebound: Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) appears oversold today. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) might be the hidden gem investors are searching for to grow their RRSP portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Investors: A Top Banking Stock to Anchor Your TFSA Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) continues to prove it deserves to be a top pick for investors. Should you buy this banking…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX): Could the Stock Price Soon Double to $40?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) is finally catching a tailwind and the upside potential is significant if gold extends the…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Fortis (TSX:FTS) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSXENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one a better bet right…

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Dividend Stocks

How Young Canadians Can Turn a $10,000 TFSA Into $110,000 Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Owning dividend-growth stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can turn modest initial investments into a serious pile of cash for…

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Dividend Stocks

Solid Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Income Portfolio Today

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and a top Canadian energy company deserve to be on your income radar right now.

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Energy Stocks

Are Canadian Oil Stocks a Good Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) and its peers have some attractive upside potential right now. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold Hits 5-Year High: Should You Buy Gold Stocks Today?

| Andrew Walker

Gold miners such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) appear oversold in the current gold environment. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Yielding 8-10% for Your Income Portfolio Today

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) and another high-yield energy play are attracting interest from income investors. Is one a better buy…

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Retirement plan
Stocks for Beginners

2 Sleep-Easy Stocks for Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and a steady financial stock are solid examples of buy-and-hold picks to help build RRSP wealth.

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