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The Red Flags the CRA is Monitoring for Every TFSA Holder

The Red Flags the CRA is Monitoring for Every TFSA Holder

Running afoul of any of these TFSA blunders can attract unwanted CRA scrutiny. The post The Red Flags the CRA is Monitor...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
The Top 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks I Think Belong in Every Portfolio

The Top 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks I Think Belong in Every Portfolio

These three top Canadian dividend stocks combine dependable income with business models built to last through different...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Safe Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Through Market Volatility

Safe Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Through Market Volatility

Periods of market volatility can make even the most experienced investors uncomfortable, which is why so many Canadians...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Shocking Declines: Canadian Stocks That Disappointed Investors in 2025

Shocking Declines: Canadian Stocks That Disappointed Investors in 2025

Telus (TSX:T) and another 2025 laggard could do better in the new year. The post Shocking Declines: Canadian Stocks That...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Stocks Canadians Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

3 Stocks Canadians Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Three established dividend payers are ideal for building a buy-and-hold portfolio for the next decade. The post 3 Stocks...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
A Dividend Giant I’d Buy Over BCE Stock Right Now

A Dividend Giant I’d Buy Over BCE Stock Right Now

Forget BCE. This critical infrastructure company has a more stable dividend. The post A Dividend Giant I’d Buy Ove...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, December 24

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, December 24

The TSX notched a third straight record close as commodity strength offset rate concerns, with today’s session expected...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 6 min read
This 7.7% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

This 7.7% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

Diversified Royalty Corp (DIV) stock pays monthly dividends from a unique royalty model, and its payout is getting safer...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
My Blueprint for Monthly Income Starting With $40,000

My Blueprint for Monthly Income Starting With $40,000

Here's how I would combine two monthly-paying, high-yield TSX ETFs for passive income. The post My Blueprint for Monthly...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Invest for the Future: 2 Potential Big Winners in 2026 and Beyond

Invest for the Future: 2 Potential Big Winners in 2026 and Beyond

These two top Canadian stocks are shaping up as potential winners for 2026 and beyond. The post Invest for the Future: 2...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Young Investors: The Perfect Starter Stock for Your TFSA

Young Investors: The Perfect Starter Stock for Your TFSA

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) may very well be the perfect TFSA starter stock next year. The post Young Investors:...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Invest Ahead: 3 Potential Big Winners in 2026 and Beyond

Invest Ahead: 3 Potential Big Winners in 2026 and Beyond

Add these three TSX growth stocks to your self-directed portfolio before the new year comes in with another uptick in sh...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read