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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

Nervous About Stocks? Hide Out in These Safe-Haven Assets

| Nelson Smith

Bearish on the market? Then hide out in Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU), Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share ETF (TSX:CPD), and iShares…

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Investing

Investors: It’s Time to Be Cautious About Canopy Growth Corp.

| Nelson Smith

I'm avoiding Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) because it's an incredibly expensive stock that could fall a long way. Perhaps other…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Amass a $1 Million RRSP

| Nelson Smith

Amassing $1 million in an RRSP starts with investing in great stocks like H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Bombardier, Inc.: Collect a Massive (and Tax-Advantaged!) 8.3% Yield

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has preferred shares that pay some enticing dividends. Here's why the Series 2 preferred shares and their…

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc.: Is the 10.4% Dividend Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) pays a 10.4% yield--one of Canada's best dividends. But can investors count on this payout past…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Be Wary of These Great Dividends

| Nelson Smith

There are some question marks surrounding Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN), DH Corp. (TSX:DH), and Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) and their attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: These 3 Energy Companies Are Still Gushing Dividends

| Nelson Smith

So many energy stocks have cut their dividends. Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Akita Drilling Ltd. (TSX:AKT.A)…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Stocks Have Massive Dividend-Growth Potential

| Nelson Smith

Looking for huge potential dividend growth? Then check out Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A), and Waste Connections…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Be Bearish on Telus Corporation

| Nelson Smith

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a hugely popular stock. But if we shift our thinking a little, there are some cracks…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy REITs Over Rental Properties

| Nelson Smith

Investing in real estate through REITS such as Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) trumps…

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 Massive Dividends Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Can Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) sustain their great…

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Tech Stocks

What Investors Need to Know About BlackBerry Ltd.’s New DTEK60

| Nelson Smith

After announcing it was getting out of the phone business, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) announced the DTEK60. What gives?

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $1 Million TFSA

| Nelson Smith

A $1 million TFSA is certainly achievable. It just takes regular contributions, patience, and great stocks such as Extendicare Inc.…

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Investing

3 Ways for Investors to Cash In on the Upcoming Marijuana Boom

| Nelson Smith

Invest in Canada's nascent marijuana industry by owning Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC), Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), and Philip Morris International…

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Investing

3 Reasons Investors Should Prefer WestJet Airlines Ltd. Over Air Canada

| Nelson Smith

There's plenty to like about WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) over Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), including its growth potential, lower costs, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Makes US$1.3 Billion U.S. Acquisition

| Nelson Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just agreed to pay US$1.3 billion for the banking assets of Scottrade. How will this deal impact…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Ways to Invest in the FinTech Revolution

| Nelson Smith

Combine technology and finance by investing in IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), and Mogo Finance Technology Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy TransAlta Corporation or TransAlta Renewables Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

Despite close corporate ties, TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) are two very different investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Slowly With National Bank of Canada

| Nelson Smith

Boring, old National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has quietly returned 14.79% annually over the last 20 years, including reinvested dividends.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What’s Next for Teck Resources Ltd.?

| Nelson Smith

After a huge 580% move in the share price, many investors are quite happy with Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK). What's…

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Dividend Stocks

Become a TFSA Millionaire With Power Financial Corp. and BCE Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Yes, it is possible to become a TFSA millionaire. It just takes patience and loading up on great companies such…

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Dividend Stocks

Use These 3 Stocks to Create Huge Passive Income

| Nelson Smith

Stocks such as Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are just oozing…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Invaluable Money Lessons From an Early Retiree

| Nelson Smith

Jim retired early. Join him by making smart money moves, saving a ton, and investing in companies such as Bank…

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Tech Stocks

Why Amaya Inc. Shares Plunged 8% Today

| Nelson Smith

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) shares are getting crushed in early trading, and not just because it broke off merger talks with…

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Dividend Stocks

Will a New CEO Lead Rogers Communications Inc. to New Highs?

| Nelson Smith

After an up and down tenure, Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) parted ways with CEO Guy Laurence. Will new CEO Joe…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Ontario Pass its Own Foreign Buyers’ Tax?

| Nelson Smith

Toronto could join Vancouver in passing a foreign buyers' tax. Why such a move will be bad news for both…

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Dividend Stocks

Create Your Own Pension Plan With These 3 Dividend-Growth Studs

| Nelson Smith

Secure retirement income comes from a portfolio stuffed with stocks such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Today

| Nelson Smith

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) offers a 9% yield, a cheap valuation, and a potential value-unlocking catalyst. Value investors,…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: How High Can This Marijuana Stock Go?

| Nelson Smith

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) has been one of Canada's hottest stocks. What does it look like when we delve a…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overthink it: Just Buy Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

| Nelson Smith

Over the last 30 years, investors who put their dollars to work in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) have been…

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Dividend Stocks

Bullish on the Loonie? Buy These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

If the loonie strengthens, it's likely good news for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), and Transat AT Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.: Expect Lower Dividend Growth in the Future

| Nelson Smith

Investors hoping Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) can continue its last decade of dividend growth will likely be disappointed.

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Companies Are Ripe to Be Acquired

| Nelson Smith

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A), Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) are all likely acquisition targets.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: A 4.2% Yield Plus so Much More

| Nelson Smith

Many investors fixate on Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) 4.2% dividend. That's a nice feature, but the company has so…

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Dividend Stocks

Bearish on the Loonie? Buy These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

If Canada's currency takes a hit, it's good news for Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Bombardier, Inc.,…

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Dividend Stocks

Create Your Own Pension With These 3 Dividend-Growth Stalwarts

| Nelson Smith

Earn high yields and get solid dividend growth with Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Alaris Royalty Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Can These 2 REITs Survive the Death of the Shopping Mall?

| Nelson Smith

Both RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) are becoming unique plays on the traditional mall concept.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to a More Secure Retirement

| Nelson Smith

Buying great dividend-growth stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is one key to having a…

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Dividend Stocks

How Will Canada’s New Mortgage Rules Affect Investors?

| Nelson Smith

Canada's new mortgage rules are good news for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and not so good for First National…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Lazy Landlord With H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

| Nelson Smith

With the help of a little debt and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), investors can build their own real…

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