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Author: Nelson Smith

Nelson is a dividend value investor who insists on buying great dividend-paying companies when they are reasonably priced. He has been investing for more than 15 years and is now primarily focused on helping other investors build up a dependable stream of passive income. When he's not studying the markets, Nelson can be found relaxing with his wife and cat or watching the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why You Should Always Sell a Stock

| Nelson Smith

If you struggle deciding when to sell underperforming stocks, then you've got to read this.

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: This Stable Dividend Payer Now Yields 7.5%

| Nelson Smith

Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI) offers a sustainable 7.5% dividend and depressed shares could be 30-50% higher in a few years.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: These 3 Easy Steps Will Help You Get Your 1st Million

| Nelson Smith

With dedicated saving, support from those who matter most, and great investments like TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) shares, your first million…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: The Smart Money Is Buying This 6.7% Yielding REIT

| Nelson Smith

Real estate guru K. Rai Sahi just bought shares in Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN). Here's why you should join him.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Crash in 2020? Buy These 3 Stocks Today

| Nelson Smith

Worried about a recession? Sleep better by owning boring stocks like Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Empire Company (TSX:EMP.A).

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Dividend Stocks

This Massive 9.6% Yield Comes From an Incredibly Unlikely Source

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has some very interesting preferred shares, including some that offer eye-popping yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Are You Making These 3 Massive RRSP Mistakes?

| Nelson Smith

Avoid these giant RRSP mistakes, and you'll end up with thousands of dollars more come retirement age. What will you…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Go From $0 to $1 Million in Just 20 Years. Here’s How!

| Nelson Smith

If you're looking for nice returns to help accomplish big, audacious financial goals, look no further than Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL).

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Comfortably Retire on $500,000?

| Nelson Smith

You can make your retirement dollars stretch further than you ever imagined by making smart choices and investing in solid…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: $63,500 in This Stock Pays $336 Every Month

| Nelson Smith

A maxed-out TFSA and H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) shares are enough to generate some pretty serious passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Secure Your Retirement With These 3 Top Pension-Approved Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Copy this large pension manager and add stocks like Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Morguard REIT (TSX:MRT.UN), and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This No-Brainer Stock Today (And Then Never, Ever Sell)

| Nelson Smith

Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) shares are a screaming buy today. Here's why the protein processor deserves a permanent spot in…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Turn a $10,000 Initial Investment Into $1,000/Month. Here’s How!

| Nelson Smith

With a little borrowing and shares of BTB REIT (TSX:BTB.UN), you too can create a big passive income empire very…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: This Little-Known Stock’s Returns Will Make Your Jaw Drop

| Nelson Smith

A $10,000 investment in goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) in 2009 is worth nearly $100,000 today. Here's why there's still loads of…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This 5.9% Yielder Pays Cash Every Month

| Nelson Smith

Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) has quietly become one of the TSX's top dividend stocks.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Boomers: These 3 Stocks Are as Good as Any Pension

| Nelson Smith

You won't go wrong investing in dividend studs like Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB), BSR REIT (TSX:HOM.U), and Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI).

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: Lock In This Succulent Special Dividend by November 29

| Nelson Smith

First National Financial (TSX:FN) is about to pay its third consecutive special dividend. But act soon; you only have until…

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Tech Stocks

Revealed: My Top Tech Stock Pick for 2020 (and Beyond!)

| Nelson Smith

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shares are on sale, making today a great entry point for long-term investors. You won't find many better…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Top Stock Is 35% Undervalued

| Nelson Smith

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is one of Canada's most undervalued stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Rich: How to Turn a $63,500 TFSA Into $1 Million (or More!)

| Nelson Smith

To achieve a $1 million TFSA, you'll need steady contributions, time to compound, and great stocks like TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP)…

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: This 7.7% Dividend Just Got More Secure

| Nelson Smith

Good results have made Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and its 7.7% yield all the more secure.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a $500/Month Raise (While Protecting OAS Payments)

| Nelson Smith

A fully-funded TFSA and great high-yield stocks like Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) are all you need to generate some serious…

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Investing

Investors: This Buy-and-Hold Forever Stock Is a Screaming Buy Today

| Nelson Smith

Great Canadian Gaming (TSX:GC) has been an excellent performer, with potential to keep up its stellar results going forward. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Don’t Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) Shares Today, You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

| Nelson Smith

Long-term investments don't get much better than TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD). Why you'll want to own this stock for a long…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 3 Top Stocks I Own in My RRSP

| Nelson Smith

Large positions in my RRSP include Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL).

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Dividend Stocks

No Pension? No Problem! How to Turn Your TFSA Into an Income Machine

| Nelson Smith

Great dividend stocks like RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) are just as good as a pension.

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Tech Stocks

Value Investors: You’ve Got to Check Out North America’s Cheapest Tech Stock

| Nelson Smith

At just 2.5 times earnings – no, that's not a typo – Yellow Media (TSX:Y) shares are ridiculously cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 9.3%

| Nelson Smith

Start creating your own TFSA passive-income fund with Boston Pizza (TSX:BPF.UN), Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN), and National Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: Lock In This 10.9% Dividend by November 30

| Nelson Smith

Solid quarterly results just made Chemtrade Logistics (TSX:CHE.UN) and its eye-popping 10.8% yield all the more secure.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Give Up on Canada’s Warren Buffett?

| Nelson Smith

Many investors think Fairfax Financial's (TSX:FFH) Prem Watsa might not be the best person to lead the company's investment portfolio.…

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Investing

3 Tax-Avoidance Tips the CRA Doesn’t Want You to Know

| Nelson Smith

You can save thousands in taxes each year just by making a few smart decisions today.

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Investors: 1 Easy Way to Protect Yourself From Tanking Pot Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Guard against a further Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock crash by employing this simple strategy to protect your money.

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Dividend Stocks

90% of Canadians Are Making This Massive TFSA Mistake

| Nelson Smith

Putting more money to work to secure your future is a good thing. So is buying A&W Revenue Royalties Income…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy This Monster 13.7% Oil Yield?

| Nelson Smith

Dividends don't get much better than Vermilion Energy's (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) 13.7% payout. But is the distribution safe?

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: Earn $100/Week in Passive Income From Your TFSA

| Nelson Smith

Great stocks like CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) and Alaris Royalty Corp (TSX:AD) can help you generate some serious passive income inside…

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Tech Stocks

This Ridiculously Undervalued Tech Stock Has Massive 2020 Upside Potential

| Nelson Smith

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is poised to be one of the Toronto Stock Exchange's top performers in 2020. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Safely With This High-Quality Dividend-Growth Stock

| Nelson Smith

The best way to get rich safely is to focus on high-quality stocks. Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) fits the bill perfectly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks on Sale Yielding up to 7.7%

| Nelson Smith

Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL), Methanex (TSX:MX), and Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) would be great stocks to add to any TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Use This Simple Trick to Supercharge Your CPP Payments

| Nelson Smith

A covered call strategy and shares of TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) are all you need to generate some eye-popping yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Expect This 6.2% Dividend to Get Even Better

| Nelson Smith

A long-awaited Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) dividend raise could happen as soon as this week, pushing up the already generous 6.2% yield.

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