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The Bank of Canada Just Held Rates at 2.25%. These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Built for the Wait.

The Bank of Canada Just Held Rates at 2.25%. These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Built for the Wait.

Dividend investors who had been hoping for a rate cut should now pivot to "what pays me while I wait?" The post The Bank...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 6 min read
A Year Later: 2 Canadian Stocks That Look Even Better Now

A Year Later: 2 Canadian Stocks That Look Even Better Now

A year later, the real winners are the companies that kept executing, buying back shares, and paying you to wait. The po...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
Stock Split Alert: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Split in 2026

Stock Split Alert: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Split in 2026

Poised for a split, here are two top Canadian stocks that you should be keeping a close eye on in 2026 and beyond. The p...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Dividend investing can help build long-term wealth via steady income and capital appreciation, especially when shares ar...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 50

The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 50

Here’s one of the best ways to make use of the unused contribution room in your TFSA, especially as you come closer to r...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
My Top 3 Canadian ETF Picks Heading Into Market Uncertainty

My Top 3 Canadian ETF Picks Heading Into Market Uncertainty

The stock market is highly volatile right now, but these defensive equity ETFs could help investors sleep better at nigh...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 4 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, March 18

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, March 18

Investors kept the TSX in positive territory despite war headlines, as markets now brace for pivotal BoC and Fed announc...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 6 min read
Canada’s Inflation Dipped to 1.8%, but Economists Say It Won’t Last. Here’s How to Think About Stocks.

Canada’s Inflation Dipped to 1.8%, but Economists Say It Won’t Last. Here’s How to Think About Stocks.

Softer inflation can lift retail stocks by easing cost pressures and making shoppers feel less squeezed. The post Canada...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 7 min read
Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $2,500

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $2,500

These Canadian stocks could outperform broader equity market thanks to the strong demand for their products and services...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

Split $20,000 in your TFSA between Alaris Equity and Timbercreek Financial for reliable, tax-free income backed by real...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
Why BCE’s Dividend Has Been in the Spotlight Lately 

Why BCE’s Dividend Has Been in the Spotlight Lately 

Analyze BCE's recent challenges and their implications on its dividend strategy and telecom market position in Canada. T...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 5 min read
5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for ‘Instant Income’

5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for ‘Instant Income’

Instant income isn’t a gimmick: these five Canadian REITs can start paying you now, even in a shaky market. The post 5 C...

By Alex Smith 1 week ago 6 min read