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In our May and June update to our 2025 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks list we continue to focus on building a portfolio that can weather…
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I wouldn’t pay much attention to per-unit prices Ekta. Those are just a product of how many “slices” or “pieces”…
April 21, 2025 on post Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025Yes – Jane would keep that room and could “pick away” as you say Rando!
April 21, 2025 on post TFSA Contribution Room In 2025 + TFSA Rules and LimitsHello FT , In regards to the above mentioned scenario “If instead of a car, Jane had sold all of…
April 18, 2025 on post TFSA Contribution Room In 2025 + TFSA Rules and LimitsThanks, I guess the dividend is great with VDY, but I do want to be diversified. What boggles me is…
April 14, 2025 on post Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025That’s harder to do than a person might think Brent. The reason being that those last 18 months can throw…
April 14, 2025 on post Safe Retirement Withdrawal Rate Strategies in CanadaIf you buy VDY in addition to VEQT, what you’re going to end up with is more of your money…
April 14, 2025 on post Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025Got it – nice catch Phil!
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Thanks Kyle! I am curious what you think about investing in all in one ETFs like VGRO or VEQT and…
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