Free cash flow is one of those metrics that can panic investors fast—especially when it trends down for several years. Using six well-known stocks (plus lessons from the recent TELUS episode), we show you how to read a declining free cash flow chart with context: when it's a temporary byproduct of heavy investment, and when it's a sign the business model is getting squeezed.

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This episode is a numbers- and strategy-focused deep dive into TELUS, right as earnings drop. Mike explains why TELUS used to be an attractive mix of a telecom cash cow plus "tech-like" growth segments—but why that story has become far less convincing as revenue stagnates, debt pressure remains high, and dividend growth has been paused.

The core takeaway isn't "buy" or "sell." It's: build an investment thesis, define your rules, and track tangible metrics. If TELUS executes, the stock could follow an "Enbridge-style" recovery path. If the math doesn't improve, hope won't save the dividend—or your returns.

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Housing starts may be slowing down in 2026, but construction activity isn't dead—it's shifting. We look to the broader construction ecosystem and highlight where the real growth drivers (and traps) are hiding.

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CDRs were pitched as a simple way for Canadians to buy U.S. (and now a few international) stocks in Canadian dollars—with built-in currency hedging.

Five years after their launch, we revisit what CDRs actually are, what they do well, and why the "convenience" story often comes with a price tag investors don't fully see. If you're holding CDRs—or considering them—this episode helps you decide if they still make sense for your long-term plan.

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Today, we focus on the tax moves that actually matter (and the ones that waste your time), especially if you're sitting on big unrealized gains in a non-registered account. The big takeaway: build your plan and investment strategy first—then optimize taxes, not the other way around.

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In this episode, Mike and Véronique dig into what an AI bubble could look like, how it compares to the dot-com era, and four tech names that should be able to take a hit without having their long-term story derailed.

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Some stocks are loved by most investors—but not by Mike. We unpack a few "top holdings" from the Dividend Stocks Rock member list and explain why popularity doesn't automatically equal portfolio quality.

You'll also hear the real issue hiding behind each name: dividend momentum, business momentum, and whether the story still matches your rules.

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The finale pulls ideas from the Dividend Rockstar list, then pushes the filters further—looking for double-digit growth profiles across revenue, EPS, and dividends over five years.

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This is the process episode: portfolio management doesn't need to be complicated, but it does need rules. The goal is fewer dilemmas, faster decisions, and a portfolio you actually enjoy holding.

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High yield is tempting because it makes the math feel easier—but it can also be a shortcut into dividend traps. Mike shares three names he views as "deluxe bonds," plus a simple checklist to separate income from trouble.

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