The TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) is a perfect place to earn and collect income from stocks. There is no other avenue where you can earn regular passive income without any tax consequences. The less tax you pay, the more cash you keep. Why not earn that passive income monthly? Canada has a ton of stocks…
Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock is surging Friday morning after delivering very strong quarterly results. So far, its stock is up 9.5% after the company reported earnings that significantly beat analysts’ expectations. A huge quarter for Aritzia For the second quarter, net revenues rose 31.9% to $812 million. Comparable sales (organic growth) increased 21.6%. Much of the…
Canadian stocks have had a strong year, despite all the economic and political turmoil we have seen in the world. The TSX Composite Index continues to reach new highs. It hit a record 30,180 points yesterday! While it is great to see new all-time highs on the Canadian index, markets could be getting a little…
The TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) can become an engine of dividend income if you design it that way. When you pay no tax on your income, you can significantly increase the income you keep. It really simplifies your investment process. With the TFSA, there is no reporting of income either when you earn it or…
The TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) is a Canadian investor’s best friend when it comes to building a portfolio that generates sustainable income from dividends. Inside the TFSA, no income is taxed. That can save an investor as much as 10-20% (depending on their tax bracket every year). If you are looking to build a cash…
Whether you are retired, near retirement, or just tired of working, dividend stocks can help supplement or even replace your employment income. In fact, many Canadian investors have slowly and steadily built dividend-producing portfolios that far exceed their regular income. If you are looking for a place to start, here are three stocks that provide…
Over the past 10 years, Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) has earned solid total returns for shareholders. Its stock has delivered a 130% total return (including dividends) over the decade. That is an 8.5% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for PPL stock in that time. However, recently Pembina’s stock has underperformed the market and its pipeline peers….
Canadian defence stocks are due for a boost. Earlier this spring, the Canadian government announced it would increase defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP). 3.5% of that spending is to be allocated to core military, and 1.5% will be allocated to military infrastructure. This is a substantial increase from years past. For…
Canadian stocks have had a great run in 2025. It is harder to find great investment opportunities today than it was at the start of the year. Investors may need to sneak around the bargain bin to find some diamonds in the rough. However, those diamonds could really become apparent in the back half of…
Despite Canadian and American stock indices trading near all-time highs, there are signs a recession is nearing. The real estate market is cooling, unemployment is rising, and business investments have declined. If you are worried about a recession in Canada, some quality stocks should remain resilient. Here are four kinds of stock investments to consider…