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Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 55

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 55

Latest data shows that the average TFSA balance of Canadians at age 55 is barely $34,000 versus the $109,000 potential i...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
This Aggressive Savings Strategy Can Help Make Up for Lost Time

This Aggressive Savings Strategy Can Help Make Up for Lost Time

Aggressive dollar-cost averaging into an S&P 500 index ETF in a TFSA could help investors make up for lost time. The...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 55

How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 55

Consider CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and other great stocks for your TFSA fund. The post How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TF...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, February 19

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, February 19

Strong earnings, firm commodities, and supportive Fed minutes lifted the TSX to a new record, with today’s focus expecte...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 6 min read
1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 50% to Buy Now and Hold for Years

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 50% to Buy Now and Hold for Years

This stock might now be oversold. The post 1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 50% to Buy Now and Hold for Years appeared fir...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
What I’d Buy Instead of Chasing the “Magnificent 7”

What I’d Buy Instead of Chasing the “Magnificent 7”

If the Magnificent 7 is getting too crowded and expensive, one Canadian compounder offers a quieter way to play long-ter...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

Serious AI-driven tailwinds, surging earnings, and a track record that leaves peers in the dust, look no further than Ce...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
For Monthly Income, a 5.9% Dividend Stock to Consider

For Monthly Income, a 5.9% Dividend Stock to Consider

This REIT pays you every single month, and with 97.8% occupancy and a 5.9% yield, it might be Canada's most reliable inc...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Trump Tariffs: 3 TSX Stocks That Could Take a Beating

Trump Tariffs: 3 TSX Stocks That Could Take a Beating

For those concerned about Trump's tariffs (and the threat of new tariffs), here are three stocks investors may want to b...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The 1 Mistake TFSA Investors Make When Markets Get Choppy

The 1 Mistake TFSA Investors Make When Markets Get Choppy

In a choppy market, the biggest TFSA danger isn’t the downturn, it’s selling too soon and missing the rebound. The post...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

Given its discounted valuation, visible development pipeline, and solid long-term industry tailwinds, Northland Power wo...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Don’t Buy Gold Stocks Yet – Not Before You Read This Warning!

Don’t Buy Gold Stocks Yet – Not Before You Read This Warning!

SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) and other gold stocks are great assets to pursue cautiously on weakness. The post Don&#82...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read