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1 Top Energy Stock to Buy and Hold Through the End of the Decade

1 Top Energy Stock to Buy and Hold Through the End of the Decade

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock looks like a great buy, even as shares become a tad overbought. The post 1 To...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Powerful Canadian Stocks I’d Hold Confidently for the Next 5 Years

2 Powerful Canadian Stocks I’d Hold Confidently for the Next 5 Years

These two proven Canadian giants could help you build steady wealth over the next five years. The post 2 Powerful Canadi...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
Got $15K? Create $1,108.52 in Annual, Tax-Free Income

Got $15K? Create $1,108.52 in Annual, Tax-Free Income

Alaris pairs a TFSA-friendly 7%-plus yield with distribution growth by tapping private-company cash flows most investors...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Dividend Stocks I’d Feel Comfortable Holding for the Next Two Decades

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Feel Comfortable Holding for the Next Two Decades

Two TSX dividend stocks are suitable holdings for investors with a two-decade horizon or more. The post 2 Dividend Stock...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Fortis vs. the Rest: How Does It Compare to Other Canadian Utility Stocks?

Fortis vs. the Rest: How Does It Compare to Other Canadian Utility Stocks?

Fortis is a worthy core holding, and a particularly compelling addition on meaningful dips. The post Fortis vs. the Rest...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
How to Use a TFSA to Bring in $500 a Month — Completely Tax-Free

How to Use a TFSA to Bring in $500 a Month — Completely Tax-Free

This TSX monthly income fund pays a $0.10 per share distribution, which makes planning easy. The post How to Use a TFSA...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
Dollarama Has Dropped 12% Since Earnings — and That Might Be the Entry Point Investors Are Waiting for

Dollarama Has Dropped 12% Since Earnings — and That Might Be the Entry Point Investors Are Waiting for

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock is a great bet while shares have freshly corrected. The post Dollarama Has Dropped 12% Since E...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
5 TSX Energy Stocks to Buy as Oil Pulls Back on Ceasefire News

5 TSX Energy Stocks to Buy as Oil Pulls Back on Ceasefire News

Energy stocks are falling, but what do these businesses actually look like at $92 oil? The post 5 TSX Energy Stocks to B...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
3 TSX Stocks That Look Well Positioned to Beat the Market in 2026

3 TSX Stocks That Look Well Positioned to Beat the Market in 2026

Three of the 30 top-performing TSX stocks last year are well-positioned to beat the market in 2026. The post 3 TSX Stock...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
What a Typical Canadian TFSA Actually Looks Like at 55

What a Typical Canadian TFSA Actually Looks Like at 55

Here's what the official data from Canada Revenue says about TFSA usage for Gen X. The post What a Typical Canadian TFSA...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, April 8

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, April 8

A temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire drove the TSX higher for the fifth straight session, while investors will watch the impa...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
4 Canadian Stocks That Could Pay Off for Patient Investors in 2026 and Beyond

4 Canadian Stocks That Could Pay Off for Patient Investors in 2026 and Beyond

Consider buying and holding these four Canadian stocks if you’re on the hunt for long-term bets with the greatest chance...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read