There’s an old investing rule called “buy what you know.” It was popularized by Peter Lynch, the legendary Fidelity fund manager, who often relied on the observations of his wife and kids to spot trends before Wall Street did. For Canadians, that might mean something as simple as stopping at Tim Hortons on the way…
Retirement is many things to many people. But increasingly, it has become a point of stress, practically as soon as you graduate from university. Investing in your retirement a little at a time is great, but emergencies happen. Emergencies that can send you right back to square one. And with rising costs and interest rates,…
Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) stock has been glimmering brightly lately, with the Canadian gold stock surging 26% in August and printing new 52-week highs. It has been a thrilling ride for investors with stakes in the gold mining sector. But after such a strong run, is there still room for ABX stock to shine in September…
Canadians received some more bad economic news this week. Salary projections for 2026 are expected to slow to 3.1% as employers continue to tighten their budgets. And, of course, as compensation growth continues to cool and a softer job market continues, that leaves pressure on households to shorten the gap. That’s why dividend stocks are…
It’s not uncommon for Canadians to focus on saving when thinking about building wealth. However, the reality is that saving alone usually isn’t enough. In order to grow your money meaningfully over time, you need to put it to work, and that’s where finding the top Canadian stocks on the TSX to buy factors in….
Investing is one of the few fields where being lazy may actually work in your favour. Indeed, with the rise of meme trading and commission-free trading platforms (those that still charge per trade will feel the pressure to reduce their commission fees over time), the barriers between you and making that next trade are as…
When investors think of dependable dividend payers, they often picture banks, telecom giants, or pipeline operators. But there’s an entire class of lesser-known Canadian companies quietly delivering steady income, even in volatile markets. They aren’t the most talked-about names on Bay Street, but the track records suggest they should be. Over the past year, these…
Investors looking to create a low-cost passive-income stream can consider gaining exposure to quality dividend stocks that offer a tasty dividend yield in 2025. In addition to a steady stream of payouts, long-term investors could benefit from capital gains over time. In this article, I have identified three TSX stocks that pay shareholders a monthly…
Monthly paying dividend stocks are ideal for investors looking for consistent passive income in this low-interest-rate environment. Therefore, let’s look at three Canadian companies that offer monthly payouts with dividend yields over 5%. Northland Power Northland Power (TSX:NPI) has an economic interest in several power-producing facilities, with a combined capacity of 3.5 gigawatts. It sells…
Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) hasn’t been one of the market’s hottest performers so far in 2025. However, this large-cap company, sporting a market cap of $132.84 billion, has significant long-term growth potential. BAM is a leading alternative asset manager in the world, overseeing more than US$1 trillion in assets across high-growth areas like renewable energy, infrastructure,…