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Trade Wars Again? 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

Trade Wars Again? 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

Trade-war jitters can punish the whole market, but these three TSX businesses look built to stay profitable through the...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Use a TFSA to Make $500 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

Use a TFSA to Make $500 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

Wringing your hands over the passive income math? This TSX monthly income fund makes planning much easier. The post Use...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Beyond Tech Stocks: This Utility is Powering the Data Centre Boom

Beyond Tech Stocks: This Utility is Powering the Data Centre Boom

Brookfield Renewable Corp. (TSX:BEPC) is a one-stop-shop dividend stock for investors looking to play the data center-dr...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The 5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $10,000 in 2026

The 5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $10,000 in 2026

Five TSX names could help turn a simple $10,000 start into a diversified 2026 portfolio across fast growth and steadier...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Why $1 Million in Retirement Savings May Not Be Enough Anymore

Why $1 Million in Retirement Savings May Not Be Enough Anymore

Think $1 million is enough for retirement? Inflation and rising costs say otherwise – here's why you may need more, and...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever

This Vanguard Canadian dividend ETF pays monthly and has actually managed to beat the market. The post Want Decades of P...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Dividend Stocks That Turn Any Investment Into a Passive Income Payday

2 Dividend Stocks That Turn Any Investment Into a Passive Income Payday

Two TSX REITs are delivering steady 4%+ yields by collecting rent from apartments and grocery-anchored shopping centres....

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The Canadian Stocks Worth Owning When a Trade War Hits

The Canadian Stocks Worth Owning When a Trade War Hits

These TSX grocery stocks have a lower beta and could be more insulated from tariff volatility. The post The Canadian Sto...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
This Is the Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at Age 60

This Is the Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at Age 60

The average TFSA balance for Canadians at 60 is under $45,000. Here's why that may not be enough – and how stocks like B...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The U.S. Economy Is Slowing Down — These 3 Canadian Stocks Look Built to Keep Delivering

The U.S. Economy Is Slowing Down — These 3 Canadian Stocks Look Built to Keep Delivering

Fortis (TSX:FTS) can keep on paying dividends even with the economy slowing down. The post The U.S. Economy Is Slowing D...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
1 Dividend Stock Down 17% That’s an Amazing Lifetime Buy

1 Dividend Stock Down 17% That’s an Amazing Lifetime Buy

Northland Power has already taken its dividend medicine, and the lower price could set up a long-term comeback. The post...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Dividend Stocks That Look Like Obvious Buys Right Now

2 Dividend Stocks That Look Like Obvious Buys Right Now

These dividend stocks have solid fundamentals, a strong history of dividend growth, and the financial strength to grow t...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read