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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

Attention Investors: You Won’t Want to Miss This Compelling Short-Term Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

The short-term opportunity surrounding Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) could easily lead to a 20% annualized return. Take a look!

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Investing

It’s Official: Why I Won’t Invest With Canada’s Warren Buffett

| Nelson Smith

Why I won't invest in Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) unless Prem Watsa -- Canada's Warren Buffett -- makes some major changes…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Save to Become a Millionaire?

| Nelson Smith

With a little saving, consistent contributions, and investments in great companies like TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), you too can become a…

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Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to The Bank With These 3 Dividend Stalwarts

| Nelson Smith

Boring dividend stalwarts like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Empire Company (TSX:EMP.A) have quietly delivered some pretty exciting returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: Why This Fund Manager Just Loaded Up on This Unloved Sector

| Nelson Smith

Noted real estate investor Sandpiper Group just made a big investment in Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE). Does this mean this unloved…

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Canada Revenue Agency: Before You Pay Your Taxes, Read This

| Nelson Smith

Today is tax deadline day. If you owe taxes for 2019, you're going to want to read this before you…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Pay ZERO Taxes in Retirement

| Nelson Smith

A few simple strategies and an emphasis on your TFSA can help any Canadian investor pay zero taxes in retirement.…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This the Safest 7%+ Dividend Yield in Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Capital Power (TSX:CPX) offers a 7.1% dividend yield and a 40% payout ratio. That's just the beginning of this compelling…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Do You Really Need $1 Million to Retire?

| Nelson Smith

With great income-producing stocks like Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN), you won't need $1 million (or more) to retire.

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Canadians: Are You Making These 3 Huge Mortgage Mistakes?

| Nelson Smith

These 3 major mortgage mistakes can easily add up to hundreds of thousands of extra dollars on your next house…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dirt-Cheap Utility Stock Is Still a Compelling Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

Polaris Infrastructure (TSX:PIF) offers a dirt-cheap valuation, a solid dividend, and growth opportunities. This utility stock deserves a spot in…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Dividend Kings Haven’t Missed a Payout for 100+ Years

| Nelson Smith

Dividend kings like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and their impressive dividend histories would look good in…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: My Top Canadian Bank Stock Pick for the Rest of 2020

| Nelson Smith

Most Canadian bank stocks should provide nice returns from here, but one has the potential to outshine the rest. Why…

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Dividend Stocks

Bet on Canadian Real Estate With This Massively Undervalued Stock

| Nelson Smith

If you believe in Canadian real estate over the long term, then Genworth MI Canada (TSX:MIC) shares are a screaming…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: This Canadian Stock Is About to Explode Higher

| Nelson Smith

Boyd Group (TSX:BYD.UN) has quietly been one of the best growth stocks you've never heard of. Here's why this company…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Use These 3 Easy Tricks to Maximize Your CPP Pension

| Nelson Smith

Don't spend retirement in the poor house. A few simple tips -- including investing in dividend stalwarts like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE)…

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Dividend Stocks

This Real Estate Stock Might Be the Best Deal in Canada

| Nelson Smith

Morguard Corporation (TSX:MRC) is one of the cheapest stocks in Canada. Here's why you'll want to add this compelling real…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget CERB: Build a $2,000/Month Passive Income Stream That Lasts Forever

| Nelson Smith

Create your own CERB with just $500,000 and great stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Lovers: Are You Buying the Wrong Dividend Stocks?

| Nelson Smith

Do you love dividends? Are you a passive-income aficionado? Then you won't want to miss this important article on identifying…

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Investing

If You Must Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Follow This Important Strategy

| Nelson Smith

An Air Canada (TSX:AC) investment today is risky. Here's a way you can hedge your bets without giving up much…

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Dividend Stocks

This 13.9% Dividend Stock Comes With Huge Upside Potential

| Nelson Smith

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) offers a unique combination of high dividend yield today and significant upside potential tomorrow.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Your House Is a Really Crummy Investment

| Nelson Smith

Feel free to buy a house, but just remember that your principal residence is no investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Create Your Own Pension With These 3 Monthly Dividend Powerhouses

| Nelson Smith

Create your own pension with stocks like Morguard Residential REIT (TSX:MRG.UN), TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW), and Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Investing

Is The Canadian Real Estate Market About to Implode?

| Nelson Smith

Will COVID-19 bring the Canadian real estate market to its knees? Or will Canada's economic driver continue to chug forward…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Lovers: These 3 Dividend Kings Haven’t Missed a Payout for 50 Years

| Nelson Smith

Secure your future with dividend kings like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU), and TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).

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Tech Stocks

This Important Investing Superpower Will Help Make You Rich

| Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett's most interesting investing superpower doesn't have to elude you. You can easily copy Buffett's biggest advantage and use…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Have an Extra $6,000? Then Buy This Dividend Stalwart Today

| Nelson Smith

Today is a glorious opportunity to add Capital Power (TSX:CPX) to your TFSA. And not just because it has a…

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Market Crash 2020: 3 Reasons Why Stocks Could Plunge Again

| Nelson Smith

Another market crash could be coming. Here's why you'll want to take steps to protect your portfolio today. Before it's…

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Energy Stocks

This Iconic Canadian Company Just Declared Bankruptcy: Will These 3 Be Next?

| Nelson Smith

Reitmans Canada (TSX:RET.A) has officially declared bankruptcy. Here are some other toxic investments that may join it — stocks you'll…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Can You Retire Early on Just $500,000?

| Nelson Smith

A $500,000 nest egg will go a lot further if you put to work into excellent dividend stocks. There are…

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Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Why I Own These Other 2 Travel Stocks Instead

| Nelson Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a popular choice, but I prefer American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) and Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR).…

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TFSA Investors: How to Turn $69,500 Into $2 Million (or More!)

| Nelson Smith

Secure your future today by stashing your cash inside a TFSA and investing in great long-term stocks like A&W Revenue…

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Bank Stocks

Buy Alert: This High-Quality Bank Stock Is Still Down 30%

| Nelson Smith

High quality bank stocks like TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are still on sale. What are you waiting for, long-term investors?

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 in Monthly Passive Income With These 3 Dividend Studs

| Nelson Smith

Passive income lovers, rejoice! Great dividend payers like Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN), Power Corporation (TSX:POW) and Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI) are now…

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) Now Pays a 10.5% Dividend

| Nelson Smith

Investors are beginning to worry about RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and it's 10.5% yield. Here's why I'm not one of them.

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: 3 Safe Real Estate Stocks With Dividend Yields Up to 5.2%

| Nelson Smith

Looking for safe real estate dividends? Look no further than BSR REIT (TSX:HOM.U), Morguard Residential (TSX:MRG.UN) and European Residential REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Tips: How to Earn $100,000 Annually and Pay ZERO Taxes

| Nelson Smith

Hate taxes? Don't we all! If you want to construct a life where you make a solid family income and…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Double Your CPP Payments With These 3 Dividend Studs

| Nelson Smith

Looking for a raise, retirees? Then check out BSR REIT (TSX:HOM.U), TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) and First National Financial (TSX:FN).

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Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers: Can You Retire on $500,000?

| Nelson Smith

Ignore the pundits who say you'll need millions. With a little help from stocks like Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU), it's very…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Investors: Yes, You Can Become a TFSA Millionaire. Here’s How

| Nelson Smith

It's easy to become a TFSA millionaire by starting young and investing in solid companies like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Richelieu…

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