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CPP payment dates in 2026, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan + MORE Jan 2nd
In Canada, most retirement plans include the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Whether retirement is just around the corner or still years away, CPP is likely to form part of your retirement income. How much you receive depends on factors such as your earnings history, contributions, and when you start col.... More »
Five under-the-radar dividend picks + MORE Nov 1st
Portfolio Management’s Norman Levine looks for a sustainable, growing dividend. If he can buy the stock at a discount, even better
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60 days - 1.55% + MORE Mar 29th
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
Saving money is no joke for Kathy Griffin + MORE Dec 9th
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The credo I live by is, if you can’t afford to buy something, don’t buy it. The super-wealthy people I know don’t care about appearances; they couldn’t care less about having an emblem on a handbag or making it rain in the club. I even have an iPod in my c.... More »
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Premarket: Stocks heading higher amid upbeat earnings
– theglobeandmail.com
European manufacturing data also helps to bolster sentiment
4.5 year – 2.45%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Classic Dividend Matchup: Coca-Cola ($KO) vs. Pepsi Co. ($PEP)
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
If you have an investment portfolio, it’s very likely that you hold one or both of these names. Not only are they two of the most powerful brands in the world but they’ve also proved to be terrific investments over the years. I did this exercise a few years ago and ended up going for Pepsi while others (including Warren Buffett’s Berkshire) have preferred to own Coca-Cola. I do currently own some PEP stock in the Ultimate Sustainable Dividend Portfolio and it has done well over the years. Just to compare, here are the charts in the past 2-3 years.:
KO data by YCharts
KO has clearly been the best name to hold in the past few years. Time for a change? Let’s take a look using the top 20 things I look at when judging dividend stocks:
Dividend Metrics
KO Dividend data by YCharts
While you could certainly argue that they are almost identical, the truth is that Coca-Cola has been more consistent in growing its dividend making it the logical choice.
Company Metrics
Again, it’s very close between the 2…
5.5 year – 2.70%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Analyst Meredith Whitney warns of ‘staggering’ aftershocks from Detroit bankruptcy
– theglobeandmail.com
Plus, Canadian earnings flood in
