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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and MoneyWise Canada. Follow him on Twitter @realJoeFrenette

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Dividend Stocks

OAS Clawback: How to Avoid it and Earn an Extra $1,750 a Month

| Joey Frenette

Here's why high-income plays like BMO High Dividend Equity Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) belong in your TFSA if you're looking…

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Dividend Stocks

CAUTION: Is it Too Soon to Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock is dirt cheap, but is it a bargain buy amid a nasty industry-wide downturn?

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Growth King Is on Sale — But Not for Long

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is unsustainably undervalued and could be headed to new heights in the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

Pension Wealth: 2 Boring but Magnificent Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another dividend heavyweight can help investors supplement their CPP pension for retirement.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

ALERT: This Explosive Stock Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal!

| Joey Frenette

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is a severely undervalued stock that could make you filthy rich in the 2020s.

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Tech Stocks

Retire Rich: 1 Super Growth Stock for Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) could be Canada's next big growth story. Why I'm a raging bull on the name.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks With Insane Dividend Growth

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another dividend grower that'll crush the markets over the next decade and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA-Proof Passive Income: A 2-Stock Portfolio Averaging a 10% Yield

| Joey Frenette

American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) and another high-yield security will help you give yourself a massive raise that's free…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ray Dalio Warning of “Painful” Market Correction: Is He Right on the Money?

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) is your perfect defence against the next inevitable market collapse.

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Investing

WARNING: 1 Stock I’m Staying Far Away From!

| Joey Frenette

Why I'm no longer pounding the table on Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX:BYD), despite its continued outperformance.

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Tech Stocks

Long-term Investors: Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Before It Bounces Back

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) looks like an incredible deep value bet for those with a long enough time horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! How Dividends Can Make You a TFSA Millionaire!

| Joey Frenette

Here's why dividend stocks will help you beat the S&P/TSX Composite Index and reach a $1 million TFSA a lot…

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Tech Stocks

2 Unreasonably Battered Stocks That Could Correct to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and another stock that could reward you with quick gains once investors better recognize their true worth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investor Beware: This Stock Is Plunging With No End in Sight!

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) could be at risk of further downside in 2020 as it goes to war…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: A TFSA Mistake That Nobody Is Talking About

| Joey Frenette

This tax mistake could be more detrimental to your TFSA wealth over the long term than over-contribution.

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Dividend Stocks

2020 TFSA Contribution: Why I’d Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) With the Full $6,000

| Joey Frenette

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a top dividend stock I'd buy with my 2020 TFSA contribution.

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Dividend Stocks

This Severely Undervalued 8.6% Yielder Is Poised to Soar!

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) is a severely undervalued royalty player that could be a top performer in the 2020s.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) for a Passive Income Edge?

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) may be the best of the Big Three.

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Dividend Stocks

Massive Passive Income: 2 Stocks (Yielding up to 10%) to Make You Rich in Your Sleep!

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty Fund (TSX:PZA) another another super-high yielder could make you big passive income in your sleep!

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: This TFSA Tip Could Save You Over $100,000 in Taxes

| Joey Frenette

The worst TFSA crime of all stands to cheat you out of big money. Here's a simple tip that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Hates Gold, But Should You Still Buy It?

| Joey Frenette

Why gold and gold miners like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are not the answer for investors who want to do…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Could Be the Cheapest 7.6% Yielder on the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is a dirt-cheap dividend stock that could soar in the early 2020s.

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Stocks for Beginners

My Prediction for the Marijuana Industry in 2020 and Beyond

| Joey Frenette

An opportunity of a lifetime may be present in the cannabis industry with kingpins like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB).

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Housing Market Could Crash: 2 High-Yield REITs That Are Safe!

| Joey Frenette

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) and another REIT will give you up to a 7.8% yield without risking your shirt on…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Get Greedy With the Canadian Banks

| Joey Frenette

Why Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) could be your ticket to financial freedom amid unfavourable macro conditions.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Save a Fortune in Taxes With Your TFSA in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Here's how Canadian investors can save a fortune on their next tax bill and better-optimize their TFSAs.

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Investing

Forget Cash! This Investment Has Your Back in a 2020 Bear Market

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.(TSX:FFH) is the perfect insurance for the next recession or stock market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Why Now (and Not Later) Is the Perfect Time to Buy the Dividend Stock

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a dirt-cheap stock that may not remain this cheap forever.

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Investing

DANGER: The Canadian Housing Market Crash Could Happen in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is one of many Canadian stocks to avoid in 2020 if you believe a Canadian…

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks (and Trends) That Could Make You Very, Very Rich in the New Decade!

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and two other companies are stocks I'd buy and hold through the 2020s.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks to Buy as the Canadian Dollar Soars in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and another Canadian stock could skyrocket on a stronger loonie.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Is a Top Stock for 2020!

| Joey Frenette

At today's multiples, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) may be the best dividend pick for your next $6,000 TFSA contribution.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Pay Zero Taxes on a 12% Yield!

| Joey Frenette

American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) is a super-high-yield REIT that could allow investors to lock in a 12% tax-free…

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: Here’s My Top Stock to Buy and Hold Through the 2020s

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) could make investors filthy rich through the 20s.

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Investing

How to Turn a 2020-21 Market Crash Into an Opportunity to Make a Million

| Joey Frenette

Here's why it'd be a bad time to bet the farm on the hottest stock of 2019 as the market…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Big Short: A TSX Stock Headed Downhill in a Hurry!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. Limited (TSX:CTC.A) has fallen behind and could be at risk of correcting big in 2020.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Growth Stock Turned $10,000 Into $423,000 in 10 Years!

| Joey Frenette

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD) is a white-hot momentum stock that's not about to slow down in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Underrated Canadian Bank for CRA-Proof Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) ought to be the next buy for your TFSA contribution.

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Investing

2 “Cheap” Dividend Stocks That Are Too Risky for My TFSA

| Joey Frenette

IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and another stock could put your TFSA at risk.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dirt-Cheap Dividend Grower I’d Buy With an Extra $6k

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is getting far too cheap to ignore. Here's why now may be the time to load up…

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