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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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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Alert: These 5 Stocks All Yield +8%

| Nelson Smith

Looking for high, sustainable yields? Check out companies like Fiera Capital Corp (TSX:FSZ), Melcor REIT (TSX:MR.UN), and Alaris Royalty Corp…

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Tech Stocks

3 Dangerous Stocks to Sell Immediately — Before the Market Crashes

| Nelson Smith

If you own Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU), or Air Canada (TSX:AC), now is the time to sell.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Stocks Are Top Pension Approved!

| Nelson Smith

Your portfolio could join the world's largest sovereign wealth fund with investments in Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Lock in This $500/Month Passive Income Stream Today

| Nelson Smith

With a little extra capital and Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), you'll be swimming in passive income in no time!

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Dividend Stocks

This 3-Stock Portfolio Will Protect Your Money During a Market Crash

| Nelson Smith

Expecting a recession? Then it's time to load up on defensive stocks like Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE),…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Incredibly Easy Ways to Boost Your CPP Payments

| Nelson Smith

Canada's best dividend paying stocks, like Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN), can be the basis of a prosperous retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks Paying up to 11.5%

| Nelson Smith

Looking for succulent (and tax-free!) dividends? Then check out Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Investors Beware: 3 Zombie Companies I’d Avoid at All Costs

| Nelson Smith

The future doesn't look good for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), or Indigo Books and Music (TSX:IDG).

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Bank Stocks

Why This Analyst Is Wrong About Canadian Banking Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Despite a bearish call from a top Bay Street analyst, I'm still not about to sell my Bank of Nova…

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Canadian Dollars
Tech Stocks

Revealed: How This Billionaire Would Invest a $1 Million Windfall

| Nelson Smith

One of Canada's most famous billionaires suggests an investment in companies like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Wildly Bullish on This “Overvalued” Property Market

| Nelson Smith

Toronto's real estate market looks poised to deliver great returns for years to come, which is great news for Dream…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Growth Stock Is up 223% Since I 1st Recommended it

| Nelson Smith

After a very impressive run, goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) shares are still a screaming bargain.

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: These 3 Great Dividends Are in Danger

| Nelson Smith

If you own Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) or Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) just for their generous dividends, then you gotta…

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Dividend Stocks

Patient Investors Rejoice: These 3 Dividend Studs Are Finally on Sale

| Nelson Smith

It's time to buy stocks on sale, including Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH), and Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY).

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This Massive Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

Reverse mortgages are growing by 25% per year, and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) is poised to benefit in a big…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Recession? These 3 Stocks Will Protect Your Money

| Nelson Smith

Don't fret about choppy markets. Stocks like Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI), Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) can protect…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Buy-and-Hold Dividend Stocks to Buy in October

| Nelson Smith

You won't go wrong owning high-quality companies like Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) in your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: 3 Investing Secrets Your Financial Advisor Isn’t Telling You

| Nelson Smith

Investing in good ol' fashioned blue chip stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is great advice, no matter what a financial…

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Dividend Stocks

This Surprising Stock Grew $10,000 Into $45,119 — and Still Has Room to Run

| Nelson Smith

Pollard Banknote Ltd. (TSX:PBL) has been one of the TSX's best performing stocks. Here's why it still has plenty of…

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Investing

Canadian Investors: Here’s How the Federal Election Might Affect Your Finances

| Nelson Smith

Get the lowdown on how each major political party would potentially impact your wallet.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Deep Value Stock Is a Screaming Buy Today

| Nelson Smith

If High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF) shares recover back to 2015 highs, investors will see their shares double.... or even…

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Dividend Stocks

Will a Canadian Housing Crash Decimate Your Portfolio?

| Nelson Smith

A major downturn in the market would be bad news for residential REITs like Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Like Fortis (TSX:FTS)? Then You’ll Love These 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a great stock, but Smartcentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) or Capital Power Corp (TSX:CPX) might be the better…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This High-Quality Stock Is a Huge Buy Today

| Nelson Smith

Bad news has pushed down A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) to a fantastic long-term entry price.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hot Stocks to Watch This Fall

| Nelson Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Equitable Bank Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) shares have been quietly on…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Investors: How to Become a TFSA Millionaire in Just 20 Years

| Nelson Smith

Great stocks like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) will help grow your TFSA faster than you ever…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Are You Making These 3 Massive Mistakes?

| Nelson Smith

Buying great stocks like Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is one of the best portfolio moves you could ever make.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Turned $10,000 Into $404,655 — and Still Has Room to Grow

| Nelson Smith

After earning investors a 40-fold return over the last decade, Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is poised to continue posting excellent…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Increase Your Income by $647/Month With These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

High-yield stocks like Gamehost Inc. (TSX:GH), Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), and Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI) can really help goose your…

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Dividend Stocks

What Happened in the Market Today?

| Nelson Smith

Tuesday was a busy day for BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB), Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Fantastic Dividend Stocks I Plan To Hold Forever

| Nelson Smith

I plan to own Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) for a very long time.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: This Ridiculously Easy Plan Is the Key to Early Retirement

| Nelson Smith

Gunning for early retirement? Great stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) can help.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Lock In This $509/Month Passive-Income Stream Today

| Nelson Smith

All you need for some pretty serious passive income is a nice TFSA and shares of H&R Real Estate Investment…

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Investing

Millennials: Avoid These Huge Baby Boomer Investing Mistakes

| Nelson Smith

Considering some of the massive mistakes made by baby boomer investors over the years, it's not surprising millennials are catching…

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Dividend Stocks

This Insanely Cheap Dividend Stock Is Poised to Soar in 2020

| Nelson Smith

Insanely cheap printing stock Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) is poised for a very rewarding 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Sexy REITs You’ll Want to Own for the Next 20 Years

| Nelson Smith

You won't go wrong owning high-quality REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Get Humongous Income From These 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks

| Nelson Smith

A portfolio filled with generous dividend stocks like Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) and Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR) will provide plenty…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks Yielding Up to 6.9%

| Nelson Smith

A solid dividend portfolio starts with Canadian Western Bank (TSE:CWB), Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSE:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Succulent 11.4% Yield Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) pays an 11.4% dividend. But is the payout sustainable?

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Dividend Stocks

Sorry Folks, I’m Still Not Bullish on Oil

| Nelson Smith

A big surge in oil prices isn't enough to buy the whole sector. Stick to high-quality names like Suncor Energy…

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