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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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Investing

Is Kevin O’Leary Right About Canada’s Grocers?

| Nelson Smith

Kevin O'Leary hates the grocery sector. Does this mean investors should avoid stocks such as Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Canada’s Real Estate Bubble Finally Pop in 2017?

| Nelson Smith

Nobody knows if Toronto or Vancouver real estate will burst in 2017. But just in case it does, stay away…

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Investing

Bullish on the Loonie for 2017? Buy These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

A stronger loonie is good news for stocks such as BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), and Transat AT…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 10 of the Cheapest Stocks in Canada

| Nelson Smith

Stocks such as Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), and Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) are incredibly cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Warren Buffett-Inspired Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2017

| Nelson Smith

Channel your inner oracle and buy great stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and A and…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors Beware: These 3 Great Yields Might Not Survive 2017

| Nelson Smith

Like high yields? Then stay away from risky dividend payers such as IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN),…

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Tech Stocks

Investors: Don’t Buy Amaya Inc. Shares Until This 1 Thing Happens

| Nelson Smith

Former CEO David Baazov continues to be a major distraction to Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) shareholders. Until he's out of the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Death of the Shopping Mall Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

| Nelson Smith

Some investors are avoiding companies such as Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) or Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) because of online shopping. That…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Reasons Why 2017 Could Be Bad for the Loonie (and 3 Ways to Profit From the Trend)

| Nelson Smith

Bearish on the loonie? Then load up on stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), and Slate…

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Dividend Stocks

Will These Dividend Stocks Double in 2017?

| Nelson Smith

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) look poised to do very well in 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 4 Ways to Make 2017 the Best (Financial) Year Ever

| Nelson Smith

Seize 2017 by taking actionable steps today, like investing in great long-term companies such as Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks for 2017

| Nelson Smith

2017 could very well be a great year for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and Husky Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Yields

| Nelson Smith

Use these three tricks today to start collecting more income from stocks such as Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and George Weston…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks You Can Buy and Hold … Forever

| Nelson Smith

Investing doesn't have to be hard. Just buy and hold on to great companies such as Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Revealed: 5 Reasons Gold Could Shoot Much Higher in 2017

| Nelson Smith

Production cuts from Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are just one of many reasons why gold could head much higher in…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Collect $1,000 Per Month From Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

| Nelson Smith

It's not that hard to collect some serious monthly cash from Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN). Here's how…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Worry-Free Dividends? Then Load Up on These 3 Passive-Income Machines

| Nelson Smith

Start earning passive income today with National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Timeless Lessons From the Best Investor You’ve Never Heard of

| Nelson Smith

Walter Schloss turned the simple art of buying unloved stocks like Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) and Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B) into…

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Investing

3 Important Takeaways From Bombardier, Inc.’s Annual Investor Day

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) held its annual Investor Day on Thursday. Things are looking good. Now it's just up to management…

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Biggest Money Blunders of 2016

| Nelson Smith

Even the experts mess up sometimes. Here are three things I did wrong this year, including selling Penn West Petroleum…

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Dividend Stocks

Give Yourself the Gift of Dependable Monthly Income With These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

This holiday season, give the best gift of all: monthly dividends from Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and…

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Income Seekers: With a 5.5% Yield, Smart REIT Is a Steal

| Nelson Smith

Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) doesn't get this cheap very often. Use the sell-off to your advantage and lock in a great…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Air Canada vs. WestJet Airlines Ltd.

| Nelson Smith

There's a lot to like about both WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B). But there's one I like…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Top Contrarian Picks Have Huge Upside Potential in 2017

| Nelson Smith

Beaten-up stocks Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) are poised…

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Dividend Stocks

This Little-Known REIT Might Be Canada’s Cheapest Stock

| Nelson Smith

Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSX:MRT.UN) is a little-known gem of a REIT that is insanely cheap. If you don't buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Retail Stocks for 2017 (and 1 to Avoid)

| Nelson Smith

2017 will likely be good for Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A), and North West Company Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Will 2017 Finally Be the Year Toronto’s Real Estate Bubble Bursts?

| Nelson Smith

What will 2017 bring for Toronto's housing market? Will it impact Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Genworth MI Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 Great Dividends Safe?

| Nelson Smith

If you want safe dividends, stay away from Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB), and Cominar Real Estate…

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Investing

Read This Before Investing in Any Marijuana Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Read this before investing a nickel in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC), Mettrum Health Corp. (TSXV:MT), or Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSXV:OGI).

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3 Top REIT Picks For 2017

| Nelson Smith

2017 should be a good year for Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), and RioCan…

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Dividend Stocks

The Important Reason to Buy This Pipeline Over Enbridge Inc. and TransCanada Corporation

| Nelson Smith

There's a very big reason to like Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) over TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Forget About Canopy Growth Corp.: Buy These 3 Indirect Marijuana Stocks Instead

| Nelson Smith

Why I'd invest in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM), Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), or Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L)…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Lock in Succulent Dividends From These 3 Restaurant Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Dividends don't get much better than the ones offered by A and W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN), Boston Pizza…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Buy Telus Corporation 14% Cheaper With Options

| Nelson Smith

Think markets are overvalued? Here's how you can lock in the chance to buy your favourite stocks at a lower…

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It’s Time to Get Greedy and Buy These 3 Outrageously Cheap Value Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Stocks don't get much cheaper than Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), and one other…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: Canada’s Top Billionaire Investors Are Buying These Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Two of Canada's richest men are buying Westshore Terminals Investment Corp. (TSX:WTE) and Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B). Should you be joining…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: A 10.4% Yield You Can Actually Count On

| Nelson Smith

Income investors should be taking a hard look at Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), especially the preferred shares, which yield a jaw-dropping…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Income? Then You’ll Love These 3 Dividend-Growth Studs

| Nelson Smith

Dividend-growth stocks don't get much better than Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), and Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IPL).

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Tech Stocks

3 Potential Transformational Uses for BlackBerry Ltd.’s US$2.1 Billion Cash Pile

| Nelson Smith

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) needs to spend its massive cash hoard. Here are three ways it can do this while increasing…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Cutting the Cable Cord Worth it?

| Nelson Smith

Should you join the thousands of Canadians cutting the cable cord? And what impact will this trend have on Shaw…

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