Prospyr Journal

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Clear articles on DRIP mechanics, dividend tax, account placement, and income-planning math.

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StrategyJuly 24, 2026

Price Moved, Income Still Paid: Inside Prospyr's Income vs Growth Dashboard

A falling share price and a falling dividend are not the same event. See how Prospyr's Income vs Growth Dashboard separates the two for Canadian investors.

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DripJuly 23, 2026

How the Price Creep Alert System Flags a Slowing DRIP Before It Breaks

Price Creep quietly slows your DRIP as a share price rises. See the math behind Prospyr's Price Creep Alert System and how to catch it early.

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StrategyJuly 22, 2026

What Is a Personalized Strategy Score? Scoring Your Canadian Dividend Portfolio

A Personalized Strategy Score rates your whole Canadian dividend portfolio across six factors. See how the math works and what a low score actually means.

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StrategyJuly 21, 2026

Growth Stock or Income Stock? How Prospyr's Stock Fit Score Answers It per Holding

Prospyr's Stock Fit Score rates each holding's growth, income, or balanced role. See the math behind the label and what it means for your portfolio.

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StrategyJuly 20, 2026

Is the Smith Manoeuvre worth it in Canada? A decision framework

Is the Smith Manoeuvre worth it in Canada? Compare tax savings, HELOC interest, investment discipline, cash-flow risk, and recordkeeping demands first.

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StrategyJuly 19, 2026

Smith Manoeuvre risk: what happens if your HELOC rate rises

Smith Manoeuvre HELOC rate risk can turn a comfortable tax strategy into a cash-flow squeeze when borrowing costs rise faster than dividend income does.

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TaxJuly 18, 2026

Using the FHSA for a first home while still investing for dividend income

Using the FHSA for a first home and dividend income requires separating down-payment timing, tax deduction value, and long-term income investing goals.

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StrategyJuly 17, 2026

Smith Manoeuvre vs. dividend reinvestment: which builds income faster?

Smith Manoeuvre vs dividend reinvestment compares borrowed capital against organic compounding, showing why the faster income path carries more risk now.

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TaxJuly 16, 2026

Can you hold dividend stocks in an FHSA? Tax treatment explained

Can you hold dividend stocks in an FHSA? Yes, but the tax treatment, withdrawal rules, home-buying timeline, and investment risk decide whether it fits.

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