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TFSA Investing: How Couples Can Earn an Average of $772 per Month Tax-Free

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Canadian savers are using their self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to build investment portfolios that can generate tax-free passive income to complement pension earnings in retirement. Source: Getty Images GICs or dividend stocks The current market conditions are providing investors with an opportunity to get decent rates from Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), as well as […]

Stock Indices Finish Mostly Lower on Chipmaker Weakness

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.28% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.97%.  E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.95%. Stock indices settled mostly lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 […]

Here Are 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I’d Hold for a Decade

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High-yield dividend stocks can play an important role in boosting a portfolio’s income potential. However, investors should be careful not to mistake a high yield for a safe investment. A high yield can sometimes reflect a falling share price and growing concerns about the company’s ability to maintain its payout. In other words, the dividend […]