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1 Simple TFSA Move Canadians Forget Every January (and it Costs Them)

1 Simple TFSA Move Canadians Forget Every January (and it Costs Them)

Starting your TFSA early in January can add months of compounding and dividends you can’t get back. The post 1 Simple TF...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Will Shopify’s Uptrend Continue in 2026?

Will Shopify’s Uptrend Continue in 2026?

Given its strong fundamentals and growth potential, I expect Shopify’s uptrend to continue this year. The post Will Sho...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold for Decades

Constellation Software is a TSX tech stock that offers significant upside potential to shareholders over the next 12 mon...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Why January Loves Risk: 2 Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

Why January Loves Risk: 2 Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

FRU and LIF can make a TFSA feel like “cash season” in early 2026, but their dividends are cycle-driven, and the yield i...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
DIY Investors: How to Build a Stable Income Portfolio Starting With $50,000

DIY Investors: How to Build a Stable Income Portfolio Starting With $50,000

Telus (TSX:T) stock might be tempting for dividend investors, but there are risks to know about. The post DIY Investors:...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
These Dividend Stocks Are Built to Keep Paying and Paying

These Dividend Stocks Are Built to Keep Paying and Paying

These Canadian companies have durable operations, strong cash flows, and management teams that prioritize returning capi...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
New Year, New Income: How to Aim for $300 a Month in Tax-Free Dividends

New Year, New Income: How to Aim for $300 a Month in Tax-Free Dividends

A $300/month TFSA dividend goal starts with building a base and can be a practical “income foundation” if cash-flow cove...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Tech’s January Bounce: 2 Canadian Stocks That Could Lead a 2026 Rebound

Tech’s January Bounce: 2 Canadian Stocks That Could Lead a 2026 Rebound

A January tech bounce can happen fast when fresh money and improving mood push investors back into overlooked Canadian n...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, January 7

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, January 7

After the TSX climbed to a second straight record, the market’s focus shifts to mixed commodity signals and major econom...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 6 min read
Last Chance for a Fresh Start: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy for a Strong January 2026

Last Chance for a Fresh Start: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy for a Strong January 2026

Starting fresh in January is easier when you buy a few durable TSX “sleep-well” businesses and let time do the work. The...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Don’t Overthink It: The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach to Start 2026

Don’t Overthink It: The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach to Start 2026

With $21,000 to start a TFSA in 2026, a simple four-holding mix can balance Canadian income with global diversification....

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 6 min read
2 Spectacular Monthly Income ETFs With Yields Up to 7.4%

2 Spectacular Monthly Income ETFs With Yields Up to 7.4%

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) and another ETF that's a source of big monthly income and capital gains potenti...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read