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This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

A TFSA isn’t stress-proof, but swapping one hype stock for a dividend-paying compounder can make volatility easier to ho...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

Lightspeed just delivered the kind of quarter that should steady nerves, but the market still wants proof it can keep ex...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Adding more high-yielding and defensive dividends stocks to your portfolio, like Telus stock, is a move you won't regret...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 6 min read
Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

Canadian investors should consider owning dividend growth stocks such as goeasy and BNS in a TFSA portfolio to create a...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Beyond Telus: A High-Yield Stock Perfect for Income Lovers

Beyond Telus: A High-Yield Stock Perfect for Income Lovers

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is a standout income stock fit for long-term investors. The post Beyond Telus...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
5 TSX Dividend Champions Every Retiree Should Consider

5 TSX Dividend Champions Every Retiree Should Consider

These top TSX companies have increased their dividends annually for decades. The post 5 TSX Dividend Champions Every Ret...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
TFSA Investors: Here’s the One Time Using a Taxable Account Is a Better Choice

TFSA Investors: Here’s the One Time Using a Taxable Account Is a Better Choice

If you hold bonds alongside non-dividend stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP), you might prioritize bonds for TFSA inclusion....

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
The 3 Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Into 2026

The 3 Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Into 2026

These three Canadian stocks could help optimize your risk-reward profile amid this uncertain outlook. The post The 3 St...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: Here’s What I’d Buy in a TFSA Now

The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: Here’s What I’d Buy in a TFSA Now

With the Bank of Canada on pause, TFSA investors can shift from rate-watching to owning businesses that compound through...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Just 1 Click: Busy Investors Can Easily Bet on the Big Canadian Banks

Just 1 Click: Busy Investors Can Easily Bet on the Big Canadian Banks

The BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (TSX:ZEB) is the gold standard ETF for the Big Six bank stocks. The post Just 1 Cli...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

These dividend stocks will likely maintain their dividend growth streak, making them reliable investments to double up o...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read
Why I’m Never Selling This ETF in My Retirement Account

Why I’m Never Selling This ETF in My Retirement Account

Retirement feels harder for most Canadians, and VGRO is built as a simple, low-cost “set it and stick with it” core hold...

By Alex Smith 4 months ago 5 min read