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Dividend Stocks

2 Core Growth Stocks for Your TFSA

| Kris Knutson

TFSA investors need a combination of capital appreciation and dividend growth that companies like Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) can provide…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Housing-Exposed Financials to Avoid

| Kris Knutson

The Canadian housing market is extremely brittle, which may mean private mortgage insurers like Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) might…

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The #1 TFSA Bank Stock to Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

Although the domestically exposed Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) was not my favourite bank, there are reasons to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Small Gas Stocks for Dividends

| Kris Knutson

There are a number of companies like Enerflex Ltd. (TSX:EFX) that give dividend investors a way to invest in the…

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Dividend Stocks

This Great Stock Taught Me a Hard Lesson

| Kris Knutson

Empire Co. Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) was selling at a discount a few years ago and could have been a big winner…

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Dividend Stocks

Socially Responsible Investors: This Is the Utility for You

| Kris Knutson

Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX) is a high-growth utility with an increasing dividend that will appeal to environmentally conscious investors, but is…

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Dividend Stocks

Make Money Like a Casino With This Growth Stock

| Kris Knutson

TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) has a good, growing dividend that income investors will appreciate. Own this stock if you want…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Fears? Don’t Sell This All-Star Utility

| Kris Knutson

Recession fears and falling bond yields have driven share prices dividend stocks like Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) back up, but…

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Dividend Stocks

This Must-Own Income Stock Is Ready to Add Today

| Kris Knutson

Farming continues worldwide, so Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is a dividend stock that Canadian investors should have in their portfolios for…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: Is This Cheap Stock a Massive Bargain?

| Kris Knutson

Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) is a value stock in the truest sense of the words. It has decent growth and has…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Oil Company to Avoid for Now

| Kris Knutson

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has been reducing its debt levels significantly, but it's a risky investment only suitable for contrarian…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Hold Stocks With No Money Down, Interest-Free? Here’s How

| Kris Knutson

Using a cash-secured synthetic long option strategy position on a stock like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a great way to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Wealth-Building Stock to Put in Your RRSP

| Kris Knutson

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), a renewable energy utility, has growth potential that RRSP investors need to take their retirement savings…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Risk: Should You Sell Your Resource Stocks?

| Kris Knutson

Commodity companies often appear cheap when they are approaching their peaks. Now is not the time to buy stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Benefit From Falling Rates

| Kris Knutson

If the Canadian economy fails, investors can use strategies such as buying stocks like Inter Pipeline Corp. (TSX:IPL) to collect…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Include and 1 to Avoid

| Kris Knutson

Be conservative with your TFSA by choosing stable stocks, like Algonquin Power Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), that will make the most of…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 3 Reasons You Should Buy Stocks Over a Home

| Kris Knutson

If you can't comfortably afford to buy a home, rent and use your cash to buy dividend stocks like Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Sell This Dividend Stock?

| Kris Knutson

After a large run-up in Canadian dividend stocks like Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), investors must decide to continue to hold…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Hedge Your Portfolio With These Gold Investments

| Kris Knutson

TFSA investors looking to diversify their holdings into gold have choices. One of the best is Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) --…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Is This Fallen Angel Due for a Bounce?

| Kris Knutson

Although the dividend is quite intriguing, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is more of a risky contrarian investment at the moment rather…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Canadian Big Oil Investment Is Best?

| Kris Knutson

Oil is a hated investment, so it is time to stay away from smaller producers and buy big, dividend growing…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Volatility? Calm Your Portfolio With 2 ETFs

| Kris Knutson

Volatility can scare investors, so add some calm to your portfolio with low-volatility ETFs like BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity…

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 2 Utility Stocks Still on Sale?

| Kris Knutson

Only a few months ago, utility stocks like Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) were a bargain. But now that rate expectations have…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Risk: This 1 Vulnerable Stock

| Kris Knutson

Even though Goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) is growing quickly, it's exposure to high-interest loans makes it vulnerable if Canada experiences an…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Small Bank Stock That Could Soar

| Kris Knutson

VersaBank (TSX:VB) might not be the biggest bank, but its quickly growing dividend, focus on financial technology, and solid operational…

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Dividend Stocks

This Must-Own Dividend Stock Just Went on Sale … Again

| Kris Knutson

For a strong dividend-growth company, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has had a wild ride over the past couple of years, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession-Proof Your Portfolio With These 2 Stocks

| Kris Knutson

A recession that might be on the horizon, so it's time to protect your portfolio with companies that focus on…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Solid Growth Stock for The Long Haul

| Kris Knutson

Even though it has made some blunders in recent years, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is still a globally diversified…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Shipping Stock: High Yield or Dividend Growth?

| Kris Knutson

Companies like TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) will benefit as e-commerce and commodity demand continues to drive the need for shipping…

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Dividend Stocks

Every Canadian Must Own 1 of These

| Kris Knutson

Brookfield companies like Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) belong in every investor's portfolio. The problem is: Which should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Banks That Might Forecast Tough Economic Times

| Kris Knutson

Looking at quarterly reports from smaller Canadian banks like Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) might signal upcoming tough economic times…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the #1 Bank for Your Buck

| Kris Knutson

The best bank to own in Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), just got hammered after missing profit estimates. Start…

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Cannabis Stocks Are Not a Risk Worth Taking

| Kris Knutson

Although revenues have grown, avoid cannabis companies like Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) that don't have significant earnings or great free…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy This Cheap Mining Stock Today

| Kris Knutson

The time to buy commodity stocks is not after they have run high, as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) has, but…

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3 Small Value Stocks With Big Yields

| Kris Knutson

If you want big dividends from lesser-known companies, start looking into the yields from Canada's smaller stocks, like Intertape Polymer…

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1 Cheap Stock That Is Not Worth the Risk

| Kris Knutson

SNC Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) has been battered by the market once again, leaving investors wondering whether this is a…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Must-Have ETFs for Monthly Income

| Kris Knutson

Covered calls can give investors extra income on top of dividends, but options are challenging. Buy BMO US High Dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Income Stocks You Haven’t Missed

| Kris Knutson

Even if you feel you have missed the run in Canadian stocks, companies like Exchange Income Corp. (TSX:EIF) are still…

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Dividend Stocks

I Wish I’d Held This Dividend Stock

| Kris Knutson

Selling Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. (TSX:LIF) in 2016 was one of my worst mistakes I have made. But should…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This 9% Yielding Stock Worth the Risk?

| Kris Knutson

With a cheap valuation, dozens of strong brands, and a yield of more than 9%, Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX:DII.B) might…

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