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Cenovus Energy: Should You Buy the Pullback?

Cenovus Energy: Should You Buy the Pullback?

Cenovus is down more than 10% in recent weeks. Is the stock now oversold? The post Cenovus Energy: Should You Buy the Pu...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
A Monthly Income ETF I Like More Than GICs

A Monthly Income ETF I Like More Than GICs

iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (TSX:XGB) is a great monthly income ETF for steadiness in the new year....

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
You Don’t Need a Ton of Money to Grow a Successful TFSA: Here Are 3 Ways to Get Started

You Don’t Need a Ton of Money to Grow a Successful TFSA: Here Are 3 Ways to Get Started

These TSX stocks have a higher likelihood of delivering returns that outpace the broader market, making them top bets fo...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
With Copper and Gold Surging, the Canadian Mining Stocks You Need to Know About

With Copper and Gold Surging, the Canadian Mining Stocks You Need to Know About

As the commodity rally in metals continues, some Canadian mining stocks are emerging as winners over others. Here are tw...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Strategy: Buy and Hold Dividend Stocks Forever

It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Strategy: Buy and Hold Dividend Stocks Forever

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock looks like a dividend bargain worth holding forever in a TFSA or RRSP. The post It’s a Won...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The “Sleep-Well” TFSA Portfolio for 2026: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in January

The “Sleep-Well” TFSA Portfolio for 2026: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in January

A simple “sleep-better” TFSA core for January 2026 can start with a bank, a utility, and an energy blue chip, each doing...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Invest in These Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next 5 Years

Invest in These Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next 5 Years

Looking for unstoppable Canadian stocks to hold for the next five years (or more)? Aritzia and TerraVest might be just t...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Stocks Retirees Should Absolutely Love

2 Stocks Retirees Should Absolutely Love

Discover strategies for managing stocks during retirement, especially in light of market uncertainties and downturns. Th...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make January Feel Like Payday Season

This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make January Feel Like Payday Season

Freehold Royalties’ 8% yield can make your TFSA feel like “payday season,” but that monthly cheque is tied to energy cyc...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Down 38%, This Magnificent Canadian Stock Could Be the Biggest Bargain on the TSX Today

Down 38%, This Magnificent Canadian Stock Could Be the Biggest Bargain on the TSX Today

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) was a tough hold in 2025, could the new year be a turning point. The post Down 38%, Thi...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $20K Into Decades of Reliable Income

2 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $20K Into Decades of Reliable Income

These TSX stocks have a proven record of dividend payments and the financial strength to sustain and grow their payouts....

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Got $14,000? Here’s a TFSA Setup That Can Pay You Every Month in 2026

Got $14,000? Here’s a TFSA Setup That Can Pay You Every Month in 2026

A $14,000 TFSA split between two high-income names can create a steady cash “drip,” but the real sleep-well factor is di...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read