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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

3 Ways to Have a Prosperous Retirement on Just CPP and OAS Payments

| Nelson Smith

Being forced into retirement with no savings isn't fun, but with a few simple strategies you can easily stretch CPP…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Before You Borrow to Invest, Read This

| Nelson Smith

A borrow-to-invest strategy can goose your investment returns, but beware. There are a few important things to remember to keep…

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Investing

Alert: Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Could Be Acquired by This Incredibly Unlikely Source

| Nelson Smith

Why Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) -- yes, really -- could be on the verge of acquiring Cineplex (TSX:CGX).

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: These 3 Top Canadian Stocks Are Screaming Buys Today

| Nelson Smith

Top Canadian stocks like TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) haven't been this cheap in a long time.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: $10,000 in This Stock Pays $1,050 Per Year

| Nelson Smith

With shares paying a succulent 10.5% dividend, income investors should start paying closer attention to Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN).

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Sky-High Valuation Doesn’t Matter One Bit

| Nelson Smith

Many investors balk at a Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) investment because of the stock's valuation. This is a giant mistake. Here's why.

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Coronavirus

This Warren Buffett-Inspired Stock Hasn’t Been This Cheap Since 2014

| Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett isn't buying many stocks today, but I'm sure he'd approve of A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN). Here's…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Use This Neat Tax Trick and Save Big Money

| Nelson Smith

Tax loss harvesting is a powerful tool that can save you a lot of money. Capture this strategy soon, or…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Today Is the Perfect Time to Pursue Your Early Retirement Dreams

| Nelson Smith

Stop giving your employer all the power! Here's why an early retirement (or at least a proper mindset) makes loads…

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Dividend Stocks

Can This 14.1% Yielder Maintain Its Generous Dividend?

| Nelson Smith

Can the Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN) maintain its generous dividend? Here's why it's likely way more secure than you'd…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Dividend: Just How Safe Is This 7.7% Yield?

| Nelson Smith

Will Enbridge's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) succulent 7.2% dividend yield survive over the long term? Or will income investors get a rude surprise…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Nelson Smith

Investing in solid ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) is just easy way to increase your CPP income…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: These 3 Dividend Cut Stocks Are Still Interesting Buys Today

| Nelson Smith

Dividend cuts aren't a problem if you stick with quality like Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) and MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY), solid…

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Investing

Investors: Buy This No-Brainer Stock Today… and Then Never, Ever Sell

| Nelson Smith

Very few companies can be considered a no-brainer stock, but Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) makes the list. Here's what…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Stock Cannibals Are Just What Your Portfolio Needs

| Nelson Smith

Stock cannibals like Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) were being smart buyers back in March.

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Energy Stocks

Will These 3 Top Oil Stocks Survive 2020?

| Nelson Smith

Things don't look very good for Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Crescent Point (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) or Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: This Rock Solid ETF Pays 9.3%

| Nelson Smith

Looking for a big yield? Look no further than the BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) and it's…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks Paying Up to 7.6%

| Nelson Smith

Never worry about a dividend cut again with top dividend stocks like Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN), BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Sugar…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: This Stock Has Already Doubled… and Could Easily Double Again

| Nelson Smith

If today's energy market rally continues, then investors who buy Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) shares today will be pretty happy.

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Dividend Stocks

If You Don’t Buy Royal Bank (TSX:RY) Stock Today, You’ll Kick Yourself Later

| Nelson Smith

With shares down some 20% compared to a few months ago, it's time to start buying Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock.…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: It’s Time to Get Very Excited About These Great REITs

| Nelson Smith

Solid REITs like Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) and H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) may never be this cheap again. Why both are…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These 3 Safe Dividend Studs

| Nelson Smith

Safe dividend income is possible if you stick with dividend studs like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 3 Dirt-Cheap Value Stocks You Won’t Want to Miss

| Nelson Smith

It's a great time to load up on cheap value stocks like Extendicare (TSX:EXE), H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), and TFI International…

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Investing

Value Investors: Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Hasn’t Been This Cheap Since 2010

| Nelson Smith

With shares at levels not seen since 2010, now is the time for deep-value bargain hunters to get excited about…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: These 3 Dirt-Cheap Restaurant Stocks Could Be Major Winners

| Nelson Smith

It's time to check out beaten-up Canadian restaurant stocks like Pizza Pizza (TSX:PZA) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN).

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Buy This Travel Stock Instead

| Nelson Smith

Most investors are interesting in Air Canada (TSX:AC), but I prefer another travel stock. Why you should choose American Hotel…

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Dividend Stocks

What Do Negative Oil Prices Mean for Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO)?

| Nelson Smith

Worried about negative oil prices? Quash those fears by investing in the oil stock with a fortress balance sheet: Imperial…

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Tech Stocks

Warning: If Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Does This, Then History Says it’s a Sell

| Nelson Smith

If Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock goes up much further, it'll join some elite company. Unfortunately, this has historically never been a…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: Why SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) Is Still My Top REIT Pick

| Nelson Smith

With a 9.1% yield and the stock trading at a dirt-cheap valuation, it's time for investors to get excited about…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: Why Record Highs Are Closer Than You Think

| Nelson Smith

Today's market rally is nowhere close to over. Here's why investors should be bullish and why new all-time highs might…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 3 Dirt-Cheap Penny Stocks Trading Under $5 Per Share

| Nelson Smith

You'll hardly believe how inexpensive stocks like Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR), Chemtrade Logistics (TSX:CHE.UN), and Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) are.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: This Dirt-Cheap 7.3% Yielder Has Massive Potential

| Nelson Smith

Capital Power (TSX:CPX) isn't just for value investors. The company has a very interesting investment in a start-up with some…

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Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers: These 3 Massive Investing Mistakes Could Delay Your Retirement

| Nelson Smith

Loading up on cheap stocks like Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) is a great way for baby boomers to secure their…

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Dividend Stocks

Do Negative Oil Prices Matter for Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)?

| Nelson Smith

Recent headlines about negative oil prices dominated the market. But the story is far more complicated for top energy producers…

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Coronavirus

Market Crash 2020: Will Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Survive?

| Nelson Smith

With shares down to just $0.40 each, Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has excellent upside potential. But can it emerge from a…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Buy These 3 Killer E-Commerce Stocks Instead

| Nelson Smith

With Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shares suddenly becoming quite expensive, investors looking to invest in e-commerce should check out other cheaper stocks.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Investors: Don’t Expect a Warren Buffett Bailout

| Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett likes distressed assets, and Air Canada (TSX:AC) shares are beaten-up. But don't hold your breath; this match probably…

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Investing

Canada Emergency Response Benefit: Here’s How to Get Your $500/Week

| Nelson Smith

To find out if you're eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and its $500/week reward, check out this important…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Safe Dividend Stocks Yielding +5%

| Nelson Smith

Safe dividend stocks like Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI), and Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN) offer a nice combination of nice yields…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) May Never Be This Cheap Again

| Nelson Smith

Act now! Because if you don't, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) shares could rocket higher, and you'll miss out on a terrific…

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