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…
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….
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…
If you want to turn your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) into a long-term dividend engine, the right mix of dependable payers can do a lot of heavy lifting. A strong trio combines stability, steady income, and some growth to keep your portfolio moving forward. BCE (TSX:BCE), Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL), and Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) each bring something…
Income you can depend on is the holy grail. When markets wobble, ultra‑safe dividend yields let you breathe a little easier and keep collecting. If you want solid cheques today without betting the farm, three Canadian stalwarts deserve a close look right now. So, let’s get right to them. PPL Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) is relevant…
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…
Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) is among the top pipeline stocks I don’t think gets enough love. There are reasons for this, with other prominent players in the energy infrastructure space generally taking up significant mind share for investors, and for good reason. That said, I think Pembina is an intriguing stock trading around 15% below the…
Canadians are more concerned than ever about their financial futures. According to a recent BMO Real Financial Progress Index survey, worries about the cost of living jumped to 78% in April 2025, up from 61% in March. Inflation fears also rose by 16 points, with 76% of respondents saying they felt more concerned. Add in…
If you want decades of passive income, you need to find stocks in companies that could produce decades of income. Some of the best places for income are stocks that have predictable businesses that generate lots of cash. This can come from operating assets like pipelines or real estate. It can also come from selling…
After the TSX Index rose to new all-time highs last week, it is becoming harder to find Canadian stocks at attractive valuations. During the Trump mini-crash, you could pick up almost any stock and watch it rise from that bottom. However, investing is more challenging today. The stock market appears to be in a no-man’s…