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Here’s Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Touch XIU With a 10‑Foot Pole

Here’s Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Touch XIU With a 10‑Foot Pole

Despite XIU's legacy and size, there are cheaper and more tax efficient S&P/TSX 60 ETFs available now. The post Here...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
TFSA: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

TFSA: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

These Canadian dividend stocks offer both long-term growth potential and attractive yields today, making them some of th...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
My 2 Favourite Dividend Stocks for Canadians to Buy in 2026

My 2 Favourite Dividend Stocks for Canadians to Buy in 2026

Looking for safe and growing passive income? These two Canadian dividend stocks could deliver solid total returns in the...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Want a $1 Million Retirement? Look at These 3 Canadian ETFs to Hold for Decades

Want a $1 Million Retirement? Look at These 3 Canadian ETFs to Hold for Decades

These low-cost Vanguard ETFs own Canadian stocks and are great for beginner investors. The post Want a $1 Million Retir...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
Build a Cash-Gushing Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $25,000

Build a Cash-Gushing Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $25,000

These two high-yielding dividend stocks can boost your passive income. The post Build a Cash-Gushing Passive-Income Por...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $25,000 in 2026

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $25,000 in 2026

Are you wondering how to invest $25,000 of cash in 2026? Here are five diverse Canadian stocks to buy with your spare ca...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

This Vanguard dividend ETF duo is low-cost and fairly diversified. The post 2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Fo...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, January 29

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, January 29

Surging commodities and steady central bank policy pushed the TSX to another record close, with today’s focus likely to...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
3 Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

3 Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

These three Canadian blue chips can help you build wealth in 2026 with scale, cash flow, and staying power. The post 3 B...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

These stocks offer attractive yields and dividend growth, making them some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
If I Could Only Buy One Single Stock, This Would Be It

If I Could Only Buy One Single Stock, This Would Be It

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) looks like a top-tier blue chip opportunity right now, in a market that has becom...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
Maximizing Returns: How to Best Use Your TFSA in 2026

Maximizing Returns: How to Best Use Your TFSA in 2026

Unlock the true potential of your TFSA’s contribution room in 2026 by applying this approach to how you allocate space i...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read