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Here’s the Average TFSA And RRSP for a 40-Year-Old in Canada

Here’s the Average TFSA And RRSP for a 40-Year-Old in Canada

Let's put some numbers to the debate around how much Canadians actually have saved for retirement at age 40, and what th...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 4 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, February 17

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, February 17

Optimism around rate cuts fueled a sharp rebound in the TSX ahead of the long weekend, with investors awaiting U.S. reta...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 6 min read
Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

Both of these Hamilton ETFs deliver +10% yields with monthly payouts. The post Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs to Buy for H...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Income Investors: These Canadian Companies Are Raising Payouts Again

Income Investors: These Canadian Companies Are Raising Payouts Again

These companies have increased their dividends annually for decades. The post Income Investors: These Canadian Companies...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

I'm bullish on Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VEE) this year. The post Why I’m Buying This...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
TFSA Investors: Don’t Chase Yield. Do This Instead

TFSA Investors: Don’t Chase Yield. Do This Instead

Skip the yield trap and consider a TFSA compounder tied to long-cycle space and defence spending instead of consumer dem...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Here’s the Average TFSA and RRSP at Age 45

Here’s the Average TFSA and RRSP at Age 45

Grow your retirement funds by investing in the best Canadian retirement accounts while keeping assets like Manulife Fina...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Got $14,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine

Got $14,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine

A high-yield strategy can turn a $14,000 TFSA into a cash-gushing machine. The post Got $14,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a C...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Invest $30,000 in 3 TSX Stocks and Create $1,262 in Dividend Income

Invest $30,000 in 3 TSX Stocks and Create $1,262 in Dividend Income

If you have $30,000 to invest, there are many options in Canada for dividends. This low-risk stock combo would earn you...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 4 min read
This 5.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

This 5.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

This Canadian REIT offers a 5.6% yield and consistent monthly payouts, making it an appealing choice for income-focused...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
This 6.8% Dividend Play Pays Every. Single. Month.

This 6.8% Dividend Play Pays Every. Single. Month.

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stands out as a great monthly dividend payer to buy and hold. The post This 6.8% Dividend...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Dividend Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

3 Dividend Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

Building an income portfolio of dividend stocks requires the right type of investment. Here are three picks every invest...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read