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A 4% Dividend Yield: I’m Buying This TSX Stock and Holding for Decades

Would you like to find a stock that you could buy and hold for decades? Obviously finding such a stock would not be easy. Studies show that the average stock…

Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy on a Pullback

Dividend stocks are a reliable way to generate passive income. However, after a strong rally in many of Canada’s top income stocks, attractive buying opportunities have become harder to find…

Bath & Body Works quietly gains a competitive advantage

Walk through almost any shopping mall in America, and there’s a good chance you’ll detect a Bath & Body Works store before you even see it. The scent of candles,…

Suncor Stock in 3 Years: Could This Dividend Giant Still Beat the TSX?

Beating the TSX sounds simple until the index starts acting annoyingly competent. Canadian stocks have not exactly been asleep after all. The S&P/TSX Composite was up over 10% year to…

Dollar General copies Costco with inflation-proof deal

Inflation may not be rising as quickly as it was a few years ago, but shoppers are still feeling the pain every time they head to the checkout. That’s made…

McDonald's still hasn't fixed its biggest food problem

“Availability is the best ability.” That’s a sports cliché often attributed to Bill Parcells, but it’s often used to discuss why talent alone isn’t how we grade players. Sure, Joel…

What Investors Should Understand About Canadian Bank Stocks This Year

The old Wall Street saying, “Don’t fight the tape,” reminds investors to respect market momentum. When the broader market — or a particular group of stocks — is trending higher,…

The Perfect TFSA Stock: A 7% Yield With Monthly Paycheques

Monthly income inside a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is the investing equivalent of finding $5 inside your coat pocket. Sure, it’s yours, but you weren’t exactly expecting it. It’s not…

A 4.7% TFSA Pick That Pays Consistent Cash

Tax-free savings account (TFSA) investors are typically looking for high-yielding dividend stocks. Since their cash dividend payments are tax-sheltered, these dividend stocks make smart additions to any tax-free savings account.…

The TFSA Balance Canadians May Need to Retire Comfortably

Retirement comfort has a funny way of looking less like luxury and more like options. Options to help the kids without panicking. Options to travel a little. Or options to…

My Top Canadian Dividend Stock You’ll Want to Own Forever

What’s the ideal Canadian dividend stock to stash away in a portfolio for a lifetime or even multiple generations? It’s tough to find stocks worth holding for numerous years, let…