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This Is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada

This Is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada

Here's the passive income math using the 4% rule and a TFSA. The post This Is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need...

By Alex Smith 6 days ago 4 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 6 days ago 4 min read
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 6 days 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 6 days ago 5 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week ago 6 min read