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The Best Source To Get Dividend Stock Picks

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If you follow my blog and register for my newsletter it’s probably because you are like me: you like safe and sound dividend paying stocks! I receive many emails from my readers asking me to publish more stock analyses in order to help them build their portfolios. The problem is that I’m like you: We both lack the time to follow every stock that interests me.   Fortunately, there are other great newsletters that also offer complete stock analyses. I’m not talking about those day …

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TSX 60 Ex-Dividend Date Dividend Yield

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So.... how was the month of April on your portfolio?   Mine wasn't too bad, but it wasn't great either! It's a good thing we have dividend to get paid to wait! Speaking of which, if you are looking for dividend increasing Canadian stocks, I've put together the fast growing dividend stock list. I bet you can find a few interesting pick there!   I know you are waiting for it, so here's the TSX 60 dividend yield and ex-dividend date stock list:     …

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Using Dividend ETF’s In A Dividend Portfolio

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Today I wanted to discuss dividend ETF's. I know, many of you will be surprised to hear me discuss using dividend ETF's. Why? If you are here, chances are that you want to build you own dividend portfolio. And why wouldn't you?   Choosing your own stocks has a lot of upside -You save on management fees (between 0.20-0.60% usually), those do add up over time -You have flexibility over how dividends are reinvested -You can decide which stocks to include or not -You can decide on your …

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Can Dividends Save The Economy?

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    Since the economic crash of 2008, Wall Street is still looking for more stimulus. Not only have they asked for low interest rates but also got a promise from the FED that they will be low for several years. They also asked for the FED to help in terms of economic stimulus which led to QE1 and QE2 (and are now anxiously waiting for a hypothetical QE3). They were not entirely satisfied so the FED also danced for them (Operation Twist with bonds). And now… Wall Street is seeking …

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Dividend Yield Should Not Matter For Dividend Investors

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    I often receive email from readers asking what I think about a specific stock or an industry. I usually try to analyse these companies in the upcoming month as I think that it could be interesting for most of you to have a deeper look into these stocks.   About 2 weeks ago, I received an email from Russ. He asked me why he couldn’t find many stock analyses on 2 high dividend paying utility stocks. I thought his question was quite interesting as they were indeed …

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Obama, Dividend and Taxes Can You Be Re-Elected On Tax Increase Announcements?

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    Who likes paying more taxes? You? I don’t! But sometimes, raising taxes is a very good move…   Back in February, President Obama deposited his 2013 budget proposal. Included in this “pre-electoral” budget, 2 major tax changes for investors:   #1 The “Buffet Tax Rule” which aims to increase taxes to 30% for the 1% Americans making millions/year. This should bring in an additional $50G to the Gov’s pockets. The current tax rate is around …

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