If you’re looking for a safe stock with the ability to keep your portfolio stable while the broader market swings up and down, you may want to focus on the basics. Essentials like food and medicine never go out of demand. No matter what the market or economy is doing, people still shop for groceries…
If you’re aiming to build or strengthen your passive income, few options are as appealing as high-yield dividend stocks that pay out every month. These stocks offer steady cash flow, which is deposited into your account every 30 days, rather than every quarter. That more frequent payout schedule can make a meaningful difference, especially for…
Retirees and other dividend investors are wondering which TSX stocks might still be reasonably valued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) focused on passive income and total returns. Fortis Fortis (TSX:FTS) trades near $64.50 at the time of writing compared to more than $69 earlier this year. Investors can take…
Canadians may be cutting back on a lot of things this summer, but according to the latest BMO survey, they’re not cancelling vacation plans. In fact, 77% say they still plan to travel, and many are spending over $3,800 on it. But to make those memories possible, many are also adjusting their budgets, as 46%…
Job-hopping isn’t just a Gen Z stereotype anymore. According to a new CVwizard study, a staggering 66% of Gen Z and 65% of Millennials are planning to change jobs in 2025. It’s not just about the money, though 35% said salary is their top motivator. Job security is just as important, with 20% citing it…
If I had $7,000 of tax-free contribution room in my Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), I wouldn’t hesitate: I’d put it all into Northland Power (TSX:NPI). With a high yield, reliable income, and major growth catalysts on the horizon, this renewable utility stock could be an ideal long-term TFSA holding — especially for investors looking to…
With interest rates still high and volatility in the market, more Canadians are looking for steady income they can count on. That’s especially true heading into the second half of 2025, as consumer concerns about inflation, job security, and recession risks continue to climb. With that in mind, it makes sense to highlight four dividend…
Consistent, stable cash flow is the characteristic that dividend stocks must have to win income-focused investors over. Stable cash flows also serve as incentives to maintain investors’ loyalty for years, if not forever. Some may even offer substantial capital gain through price appreciation. However, if you want a pure but strong dividend power play, discover…
Let’s be clear: betting your entire future on a single stock is unwise. Maintaining proper portfolio diversification is always smart. But if I had to pick a single Canadian dividend stock to anchor my long-term portfolio — one with the durability, income, and growth I can rely on for decades — it would be Brookfield…
Every Canadian investor dreams of turning a modest Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution into a tax-free jackpot. While there are no guarantees in the market, one dividend stock that’s shown serious potential over the years is goeasy (TSX:GSY). With strong fundamentals, consistent growth, and a healthy dividend, goeasy could be a game-changer for those willing…