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8.6% Yield? Here’s the Dividend Trap to Avoid in February

8.6% Yield? Here’s the Dividend Trap to Avoid in February

An 8.6% TELUS yield looks tempting, but it only holds up if free cash flow keeps improving and debt stays manageable. Th...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust if Markets Get Choppy

The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust if Markets Get Choppy

In choppy markets, TC Energy is the kind of “paid-to-wait” business that can feel steadier when everything else is noisy...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Enbridge or TC Energy?

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Enbridge or TC Energy?

Let’s examine Enbridge and TC Energy across key metrics to determine which is the better buy. The post Best Stock to Buy...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
All-Weather TSX Stocks for Every Market Climate

All-Weather TSX Stocks for Every Market Climate

These all-weather TSX stocks provide stability in all market conditions, and deliver steady capital gains and reliable d...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

Dividend investing remains a relevant strategy today for seniors and anyone desiring to create a pension-like income in...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 6

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 6

The TSX slumped on Thursday as commodities fell and central bank warnings rattled sentiment, with investors likely to fo...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 6 min read
Gold Just Dropped: Should TFSA Investors Buy the Dip?

Gold Just Dropped: Should TFSA Investors Buy the Dip?

Gold’s dip can create a TFSA opportunity, but only if you pick a miner built to survive the ugly swings. The post Gold J...

By Alex Smith 5 days ago 5 min read
Worried About Tariffs? 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

Worried About Tariffs? 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

Tariff noise can rattle markets, but businesses tied to everyday needs can keep compounding while the headlines scream....

By Alex Smith 5 days ago 5 min read
EV Incentives Are Back! 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Immediately

EV Incentives Are Back! 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Immediately

EV rebates are back, and the ripple effect could help Canadian electrification plays that aren’t carmakers. The post EV...

By Alex Smith 5 days ago 5 min read
This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

A TFSA isn’t stress-proof, but swapping one hype stock for a dividend-paying compounder can make volatility easier to ho...

By Alex Smith 5 days ago 5 min read
Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

Lightspeed just delivered the kind of quarter that should steady nerves, but the market still wants proof it can keep ex...

By Alex Smith 5 days ago 5 min read
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Adding more high-yielding and defensive dividends stocks to your portfolio, like Telus stock, is a move you won't regret...

By Alex Smith 5 days ago 6 min read