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Author: Amy Legate-Wolfe

Amy became interested in investing in 2018 after having her first daughter. After receiving a masters degree in journalism from Western University, she became frustrated that the finance industry remained a confusing place for Canadians like her: new parents, millennials, and other young people who needed to understand their finances. Now, Amy focuses on tech companies and renewable energy for growth opportunities, coupling that with long-term investing strategies and equities. She also provides investors with a daily newsletter, Canada Stock Digest, for daily market updates. Before joining Motley Fool Canada, she wrote for major news organizations including HuffPost, CTVNews.ca, and CBC. When she’s not researching investing strategies, Amy’s time is pretty much monopolized by her two wild daughters, but in what little spare time she has she loves to do yoga, go on walks with her dog, and travel with her husband. Follow Amy on LinkedIn and Canada Stock Digest. Favorite Investment Quote: “October: This is one of the particularly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” – Mark Twain

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Dividend Stocks

Last Chance for a Fresh Start: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy for a Strong January 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Starting fresh in January is easier when you buy a few durable TSX “sleep-well” businesses and let time do the…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overthink It: The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach to Start 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With $21,000 to start a TFSA in 2026, a simple four-holding mix can balance Canadian income with global diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

The “Sleep-Well” TFSA Portfolio for 2026: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple “sleep-better” TFSA core for January 2026 can start with a bank, a utility, and an energy blue chip,…

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make January Feel Like Payday Season

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Freehold Royalties’ 8% yield can make your TFSA feel like “payday season,” but that monthly cheque is tied to energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Here’s a TFSA Setup That Can Pay You Every Month in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $14,000 TFSA split between two high-income names can create a steady cash “drip,” but the real sleep-well factor is…

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Stocks for Beginners

The January Effect Is Real: 5 Canadian Stocks That Could Pop First

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The January effect can reward patient buyers of “temporarily hated” TSX stocks if the businesses are still sound and the…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Giant Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Ally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

SmartCentres’ 7% monthly payout could anchor a TFSA, but only if you’re comfortable with tight payout coverage.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best $10,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $10,000 TFSA can start compounding into real income later, if you pick durable growers and reinvest patiently.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $500 TFSA start can still buy three proven Canadian dividend payers, and the habit of reinvesting can do the…

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Dividend Stocks

A 4.4% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Killam’s monthly TFSA payout is built on a simple idea: Canadians always need a place to live.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Into 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A smart 2026 Canadian buy-and-hold plan could be as simple as owning three durability styles: steady operator, quality compounder, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $566 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

PMZ.UN could turn a $10,000 TFSA into a steady monthly payout, as long as mall occupancy holds up.

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Dividend Stocks

Got 300? These 3 TSX Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even $300 in three TSX stocks can kickstart compounding and teach you how to hold through volatility.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada’s comeback looks tempting, but its heavy debt and airline volatility mean 2026 could still be a bumpy ride.

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Single Stock That I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A buy-and-hold TFSA winner needs durable demand and dependable cash flow, and AtkinsRéalis may fit that “steady compounder” mould.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Dividend Stock is Set to Beat the TSX Again and Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend investors may be overlooking TD’s boring strength, and that slump could be today’s best entry point.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Excellent TSX Dividend Stock, Down 33%, to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

West Fraser’s 30% drop looks ugly, but its steady dividend and tough-cycle moves could set up long-term gains.

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Investing

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Saputo’s “boring” dairy business has quietly staged a big comeback, and it could be a smart $1,000 TFSA starter stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A falling price doesn’t automatically mean “buy more,” but these three dividend payers may be worth a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 2,000 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $121.67/Month in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want your TFSA to feel like it’s paying you a monthly “paycheque”? This TSX dividend stock might deliver.

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 26% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Lightspeed isn’t the pandemic high-flyer anymore and that reset may be exactly what gives patient investors a better-risk, better-price entry…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.5% Dividend Stock Sends Cash to Investors Every Single Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want TFSA-friendly income you can actually feel each month, this beaten-down REIT offers a high yield while it…

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Dividend Stocks

Analysts Are Bullish on These Canadian Stocks: Here’s My Take

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s “boring” stocks are getting interesting again, and these three steady businesses could benefit if rates ease and patience returns.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Royal Bank of Canada a Buy for Its 2.9% Dividend Yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Royal Bank is the “default” dividend pick, but National Bank may offer more income and upside if you’re willing to…

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Dividend Stocks

A Recession-Resistant Dividend Stock for Lifelong TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want TFSA income that can survive a recession, Power Corp’s “boring” mix of insurance and wealth businesses could…

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Dividend Stocks

5.8% Dividend Yield: I’m Loading Up on This Monthly Passive Income Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This grocery-anchored REIT won’t wow you with excitement, but its steady tenants and monthly payout could make it a practical…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy Before They Start to Recover

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two beaten-down TSX names look like classic “recovery before the headlines” setups, where patience could be paid back over the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stars Set for Strong Returns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two “dividend stars” can pay you monthly while their steady, cash-generating businesses quietly work on long-term total returns.

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Stocks for Beginners

Invest in This TSX Stock Today for More Wealth Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama rarely looks cheap, but its steady “trade-down” demand and relentless execution have made it one of the TSX’s best…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 100 Shares of This Premier Dividend Stock for $183 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You don’t need a massive portfolio to build TFSA income. Even 100 shares of Canadian Utilities can start a steady,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Could Deliver Reliable Returns for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two quiet Canadian dividend payers, Power Corp and Exchange Income aim to deliver dependable cash and steady growth through cycles.

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Paying TFSA Dividend Stock Yields 13% Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A near-13% monthly yield from Allied Properties REIT can work for TFSA income if you can handle office headwinds and…

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Dividend Stock Down 15% From Highs to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Teck Resources is still well off its highs, but its cash flow, copper focus, and shareholder returns could make today’s…

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Dividend Stocks

How $35,000 Could Be Enough to Build a Reliable Passive Income Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

One defensive REIT could turn $35,000 into steady, tax‑free monthly income, thanks to grocery‑anchored properties, high occupancy, and conservative payouts.

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here’s How a Couple Could Earn Over $8,000 a Year in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple TFSA plan can turn two accounts into $8,000 of tax-free income, with Northland Power as a key growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Rogers Stock for its 4% Dividend Yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rogers’ Shaw deal hangover has kept the stock controversial, but that uncertainty may be exactly why its dividend yield looks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Bank Stocks: Which Ones Look Worth Buying (and Which Don’t)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Not all Canadian bank stocks are buys today. Here’s how RY, BMO, and CM stack up on safety, upside, and…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Invest $2,000 in a TFSA Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With just $2,000 in a TFSA, these two “boring” Canadian stocks aim to deliver steady dividends and sleep-at-night stability.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? These Canadian Stocks Look Like Smart Buys Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Got $1,000? Three quiet Canadian stocks serving essential services can start paying you now and compound for years.

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Dividend Stocks

You’ll Thank Yourself in a Decade for Owning These Top TSX Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two dependable TSX dividend giants can quietly raise payouts and compound for years while you sleep.

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