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How to Bridge the Gap When CPP and OAS Won’t Cover Your Expenses

How to Bridge the Gap When CPP and OAS Won’t Cover Your Expenses

Close the gap by building savings in TFSAs, RRSPs, and non-registered accounts, with a focus on dividend-growth stocks....

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Canada’s Coming Infrastructure Boom: The Time to Invest is Now

Canada’s Coming Infrastructure Boom: The Time to Invest is Now

The federal government is planning continued strong infrastructure spending. As a result, Aecon's stock price is outperf...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Gold and Silver Are Sliding: 1 TSX Stock to Watch

Gold and Silver Are Sliding: 1 TSX Stock to Watch

Gold and silver are pulling back, but this TSX miner’s production momentum and Juanicipio exposure could make the next r...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
A Simple Hedge for Canadians as Markets Get Weird

A Simple Hedge for Canadians as Markets Get Weird

When markets get “weird,” this TSX gold proxy offers a simple hedge without mining-company drama or dividend promises. T...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 41% to Buy and Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 41% to Buy and Hold for Decades

This magnificent TSX dividend stock has raised its dividend at a solid pace, yields 4.6%, and is likely to grow its payo...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
What’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 30 in Canada?

What’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 30 in Canada?

The average TFSA balance at age 30 is well below the potential limit but is also an opportunity to build serious wealth....

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
CAD/USD Is Moving: Here’s the TFSA Fix

CAD/USD Is Moving: Here’s the TFSA Fix

When CAD/USD starts swinging, a currency-hedged S&P 500 ETF can keep your TFSA focused on stock returns instead of e...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
CRA: Here’s the TFSA Contribution Room for 2026, and Why Now is the Best Time to Use it

CRA: Here’s the TFSA Contribution Room for 2026, and Why Now is the Best Time to Use it

If you had deposited $7,000 in your TFSA in 2006 and invested in the iShares of the S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU),...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Bargain TSX Stocks to Buy While They Are Still Cheap

2 Bargain TSX Stocks to Buy While They Are Still Cheap

Given their healthy growth prospects and discounted valuations, these two TSX stocks are excellent buys at these levels....

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
1 Ideal TSX Dividend Stock, Down 36%, to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

1 Ideal TSX Dividend Stock, Down 36%, to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

With shares down sharply but fundamentals still intact, this cash-rich TSX software stock could be a rare lifetime incom...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
This “Boring” TSX Stock Could Beat the Market in 2026

This “Boring” TSX Stock Could Beat the Market in 2026

This “boring” TSX compounder is quietly stacking catalysts for 2026, with earnings momentum and a major engineering deal...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The Ideal TFSA Stock for February Paying 5.7% Each Month

The Ideal TFSA Stock for February Paying 5.7% Each Month

Whitecap Resources is an ideal income play in a TFSA for its high yield and monthly dividends. The post The Ideal TFSA S...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read