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This 3.6% Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA Workhorse in 2026

This 3.6% Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA Workhorse in 2026

Northland Power’s dividend reset was a wake-up call, and 2026 is about proving the cash-flow rebuild is real. The post T...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Building a “Paycheck Portfolio”: 2 Stocks That Pay Every 30 Days or So

Building a “Paycheck Portfolio”: 2 Stocks That Pay Every 30 Days or So

Stash away Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) and another passive-income star. The post Building a “Paycheck Port...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Where I’d Seek Income as Bonds Finally Pay Again

Where I’d Seek Income as Bonds Finally Pay Again

The Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (TSX:VAB) is a cheap bond ETF to hold away in the safe part of your portf...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Passive-Income Seekers: This Dividend Stock Just Became a Value Play

Passive-Income Seekers: This Dividend Stock Just Became a Value Play

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) looks like a great dividend bet after recent selling. The post Passive-Income Seekers: This Di...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Canadian Stocks That Could Thrive if the Loonie Weakens

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Thrive if the Loonie Weakens

If the loonie slides again, these three Canadian names can get a built-in tailwind because so much of their revenue is e...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Undervalued TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors in 2026

3 Undervalued TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors in 2026

These three TSX stocks aren't just trading undervalued; they also have the potential to see significant recovery rallies...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 6 min read
2 TSX Stocks Under $20 You Want to Own Right Now

2 TSX Stocks Under $20 You Want to Own Right Now

Add these two TSX stocks to your self-directed investment portfolio if you’re on the hunt for assets that can grow your...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Utility Stocks That Could Actually Beat the TSX This Year

3 Utility Stocks That Could Actually Beat the TSX This Year

These three Canadian utility stocks look supercharged for big gains (and big dividend yields) over the long-term. Here's...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Check Out This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock for 2026

Check Out This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock for 2026

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a retail heavyweight that's breaking out in recent weeks. The post Check Out This Under-the...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
What’s the Deal With Telus’s Dividend?

What’s the Deal With Telus’s Dividend?

Telus (TSX:T) stock looks like a great bargain, even as the dividend growth pause sticks around for longer. The post Wha...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
4 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy if You Want $500 a Month

4 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy if You Want $500 a Month

Build a $500-a-month dividend stream by stacking dependable pipeline and REIT payouts, while watching coverage and debt...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Reasons Why Commodity Stocks Could Outperform in 2026

3 Reasons Why Commodity Stocks Could Outperform in 2026

For investors looking for reasons to buy commodity stocks at this point in the cycle (after they've surged of late), her...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 4 min read