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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

Millenninal TFSA Investors: How to Grow $10,000 Into $100,000 in Just 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Top TSX Index stocks such as Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another industry leader can help young investors build significant…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Jumps 20%: Is it Finally Time to Buy the Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has picked up a nice tailwind in recent weeks. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 3 Top TSX Index Stocks to Start a Balanced Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and two other top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your retirement-fund radar.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Attractive Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) is down 4% in recent days. Should you buy the stock on the dip?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) Stock Really a Top TFSA Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is often touted as a top pick for a retirement portfolio. Should you buy the stock today?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Contrarian Dividend Stocks to Build RRSP Wealth Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and an unloved energy infrastructure stock might be attractive contrarian picks today.

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Energy Stocks

Top Pick Tuesday: Time to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are often cited as top TFSA picks. Is one more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Alert: Should You Buy Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) might be a top pick for your RRSP right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Deadline Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and another top Canadian stock deserve to be on your RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Alert: 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) and another two high-yield Canadian stocks deserve to be on your income radar.

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Investing

Why Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Just Surged 40%

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) just bounced in a big way. Is it finally time to buy the stock?

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Stocks for Beginners

How $100,000 in Your RRSP Can Become $1 Million in 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning dividend stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) can set you up for a comfortable retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 TSX Index Dividend Stars to Hold for 30 Years

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another top TSX Index stock have rewarded investors with growing dividends for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks That Just Raised Their Dividends by 10-18%

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another two industry leaders just gave investors a big raise.

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold Near 5-Year High: Time to Buy the Miners?

| Andrew Walker

Gold is nearing highs not seen in several years, but the stocks of gold miners, including Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD),…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Index Dividend Stocks to Build RRSP Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another two top TSX Index stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention Investors: 3 Unknown Stocks That Could Make You Rich

| Andrew Walker

WSP Global (TSX:WSP) and another two off -the-radar stocks deserve to be on your TFSA watch list.

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Bank Stocks

Top Pick Tuesday: Is it Time to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) Stock for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) and BCE (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada' top companies. Is one more attractive…

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Energy Stocks

Why Investors Should Watch Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) Stock

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is up 15% in recent trading. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks to Help Your RRSP Hit $1 Million

| Andrew Walker

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and another four top Canadian companies can help you hit your RRSP goals.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $50,000 TFSA Into a $650,000 Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and two other top Canadian dividend stocks have made some investors rich.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) Stock: Should You Buy the Bounce?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is up 15% in the past few days. Is it finally time to buy the…

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Investing

Should Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) or HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) or HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) a better pot stock to buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for Savvy Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN) (NYSE:AQN) and another two top dividend stocks deserve to be on your income…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Top TSX Index Stocks to Start a Balanced Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another top TSX Index stock deserve to be on your retirement fund…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX): Should You Buy the Stock on the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) just gave back some of its recent gains. Is this the right time to add the…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) reported solid Q4 2018 numbers and raised its dividend twice last year. Is this the…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 TSX Index Dividend Stocks to Help Build a Substantial Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other top Canadian companies might be attractive picks right now for…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Does Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Deserved to Be a Top Pick Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) has delivered strong returns for investors over the years. Should you buy the stock…

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Investing

Attention Investors: 2 Soaring Stocks to Watch in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and a relatively unknown stock are lighting up the market to start 2019.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) or Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B): Which $2 Stock Should You Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are trading near their 12-month lows. Is one oversold today?

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Dividend Stocks

Should Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be in Your RRSP Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) offer investors different approaches to international growth. Is one a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost TFSA Income in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and two other high-yield stocks appear oversold today.

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Bank Stocks

3 TSX Index Stocks to Start a Balanced RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) and another two unloved Canadian TSX Index giants might be interesting RRSP picks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) and another two top Canadian dividend-growth stocks should be on your TFSA income radar right…

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Investing

Is it a Good Time to Buy Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) or HEXO Inc. (TSX:HEXO) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH)(NYSE:APH) and HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) are potential takeover targets in the cannabis sector. Is one a better bet…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Own for 35 Years in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock deserve to be on your self-directed RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Index Stocks for Your Self-Directed RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another two Canadian stocks are attractive picks to launch a balanced RRSP portfolio today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Index Dividend Stocks at 12-Month Highs

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another top TSX Index stock deserve to be on your radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock Be on Your RRSP Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) still appear oversold, even after the January bounce. Is one a…

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