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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

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Use Options to Supercharge Your Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

Why the BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (TSX:ZWB) can help retirees boost their income through the sale of call…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Earn $8,700/Year in Passive Income That CRA Can’t Tax!

| Joey Frenette

American Hotel Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) is a high-yield REIT that could allow many Canadians to add $8,700 to their annual…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 TFSA-Growth Stocks to Own for the Next 15 Years

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and two other stocks to buy for their super-wide moats!

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Investing

Top Stocks I’d Sell in December

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another stock to take profits from before year-end.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Retire on $300,000

| Joey Frenette

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) is a stock that could help young investors retire early without compromising on long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) or Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) Stock in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) looks like a cheap dividend bet, but should you buy it or its disruptor?

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Investing

WARNING: A Renowned Short-Seller Sees This TSX Index Stock Crashing 50%

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) is under the cross-hairs of another short-seller. Could the stock price be cut in half?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Could Soar to $600 by Year End!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could surge past $500 over the near term, but should you buy the white-hot growth king?

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: A 2020 Bear Market Could Hurt the Unprepared

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) is the perfect defensive Dividend Aristocrat to weatherproof your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 7.8%-Yielding Dividend King in December and Never Sell!

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is a high-yield security that keeps getting better.

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Dividend Stocks

Why You’d Be Smart to Buy Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) Stock for Your TFSA in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) could be ready to soar high in the year ahead.

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Economic Turbulence
Stocks for Beginners

DANGER: 1 Mistake That Can Get Your TFSA Taxed by the Canada Revenue Agency!

| Joey Frenette

Why doing this common activity in your TFSA could result in a lose-lose proposition that could get you taxed by…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Can You Retire on $300,000?

| Joey Frenette

American Hotel Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) and another high-yield security that can help you retire earlier than you'd expect.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Than Bank Stocks: A Dividend Growth King I’d Buy With an Extra $6,000

| Joey Frenette

Intact Financial Corp. (TSX:IFC) is a winner that looks poised to continue winning in 2020.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Top Pick 2020: BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Looks Like an Easy Double

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is misunderstood, undervalued, and could have a massive upside correction in the next decade!

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Dividend Stocks

REVEALED: My Favourite (and Least Favourite) Canadian Banks for 2020

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another stock to pay attention to in the new year.

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Investing

ALERT: A Hyper-Growth Stock I’m Holding Through 2020

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a contrarian growth stock that could skyrocket into the stratosphere.

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FREIGHT TRAIN
Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Is a Must-Buy After Strike Woes

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) took another dip thanks in part to lingering effects of the recently ended Teamsters strike.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Boost Your CPP Pension With This Dividend Heavyweight

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of many bond proxies that can offer you a better bang for your buck.

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Investing

ALERT: These 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks Each Hit a Massive Buy Signal!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other timely stocks could make you filthy rich.

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: The 2020 Recession Could Spark a Market Crash! How to Protect Yourself

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) could be a stock that could have your back in the next market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

This Misunderstood High-Yield Canadian REIT Is Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a cheap high-yield retail REIT that many Canadian investors don't fully understand.

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: 5 TFSA “Crimes” to Avoid!

| Joey Frenette

Avoid these common TFSA mistakes, and you too can leverage the full power of tax-free compounding and avoid unforeseen CRA…

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Dividend Stocks

The Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada Are on Sale

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and another defensive dividend stock that could make you rich in the next recession.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock to Buy With Your Next $6,000 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a dividend heavyweight that Canadians should "double double" up on in January.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canada Revenue Agency Can’t Tax This TFSA Monthly Income Stream!

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is a monthly income stock that belongs in your TFSA if you desire big income and…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Savings: 2 REITs to Buy for Retirement Income

| Joey Frenette

InterRent REIT (TSX:IIP.UN) and another REIT could make retirees rich over the long term.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Wealth Creation 101: A Growth Stock I’d Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is an under-the-radar tech up-and-comer that could make long-term investors filthy rich.

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Economic Turbulence
Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Avoid This Wealth-Destroying TFSA Pitfall!

| Joey Frenette

It's so simple to avoid this costly TFSA mistake, yet many Canadians could be at risk of stiff overcontribution penalties.

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: TD Bank (TSX:TD) Could Be Ready to Break Out!

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) looks dirt-cheap and could be on the cusp of making a big upward move.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Beginners: Save Yourself a Fortune by Avoiding This 1 Mistake

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a prime example of a company that caught a lot of Canadians off guard with this…

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Tech Stocks

Black Friday Bargain: BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Looks Like an Absolute Steal

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is oversold and could be due for an upside correction in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Dividend Heavyweight Is Stupidly Undervalued!

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is a deep-value bet that could pay massive dividends to patient investors.

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Investing

Millennials: This Cheap Growth Stock Is Ideal if You’re Aiming for a Million

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) in one of many promising mid-cap stocks that could help you on the road to a…

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Investing

Canadians: This Stock Has a 14% Dividend Yield!

| Joey Frenette

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) offers one of the largest dividend yields on the TSX index, but should you risk your…

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Can You Retire Comfortably With Less Than $400,000?

| Joey Frenette

How far does $400,000 go for millennials or boomers who are looking to hang up the skates from the labour…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Retire Well With Tax-Free Dividends

| Joey Frenette

How high-income ETFs like BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) in your TFSA could help you sustainably finance…

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Cannabis Stocks

Now Is the Time to Be Greedy With Marijuana Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Why Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) could allow Canadians to triple their money over the next two years.

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks That Crushed the Market in 2019 (and They’re Not Done Yet!)

| Joey Frenette

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) and another red-hot TSX stock could make you big money in 2020.

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Investing

Canadians: Should You Buy Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Before Earnings on December 5?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a top performer in 2019, but should you load up on the stock before its coming…

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