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Amy Legate-Wolfe

Author Bio
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.
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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

Recent Articles

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Stocks for Beginners

Beware: The CRA Could Ask You to Return 3 Cash Benefits

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A CRA deposit can feel like free money, but if your profile changes, it can quickly become money you owe…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock in 3 Years: Could This Dividend Giant Still Beat the TSX?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This energy major does not need oil to soar every month. It needs enough cash flow to reward investors, strengthen…

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Investing

The Perfect TFSA Stock: A 7% Yield With Monthly Paycheques

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly TFSA income can feel like a surprise bonus, but the best payouts are the ones a business can actually…

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Balance Canadians May Need to Retire Comfortably

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA can turn retirement savings into tax-free options, not just a bigger account balance.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Bring in $1,000 a Month Tax-Free

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $1,000-a-month tax-free TFSA “paycheque” is possible, but it takes a big balance and patient investing.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Built for the $1 Trillion Data Centre Boom

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI is turning data centres into a massive power-and-infrastructure boom, and Canadian investors have two very different ways to play…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Monthly Income Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turning a TFSA contribution into a steady, tax-free monthly payout can make investing feel like it’s finally doing something.

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Dividend Stocks

A 3.3% Dividend Stock That Pays Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland’s monthly dividend isn’t huge anymore, but it may be more sustainable after the cut and that’s the point.

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Dividend Stocks

Got Kids? Your Next CRA Cash Benefit Arrives July 20

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

July 20’s Canada Child Benefit deposit can cover summer costs today and potentially grow into a bigger future buffer.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $10,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash-Pumping Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $10,000 TFSA can start producing tax-free dividends right away, and BMO could be a solid “first gear” stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 17% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE’s dividend reset and share-price slump may be the painful setup that creates a better long-term entry point.

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Energy Stocks

How Much You Really Need in a TFSA to Make $800 a Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA paying $800 a month sounds great, but the real challenge is building the balance needed to produce $9,600…

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Dividend Stocks

A 11.3% Passive-Income Stock I’d Put My Whole TFSA Contribution Into

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An 11.3% TELUS yield looks tempting, but it also signals the market has real doubts about dividend growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beyond the GST Credit: Canadians Can Get These CRA Cash Benefits in July

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Feeling behind at 40 is common, but the median TFSA and retirement balances suggest most Canadians are still building their…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in Summer 2026?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge is a “boring on purpose” dividend payer, and in summer 2026 it still looks like a hold, or a…

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 3.24% Yield With Stable Paycheques

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sun Life’s steady dividend can help TFSA investors earn tax-free income without taking on sketchy, high-yield risk.

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Stocks for Beginners

TD Stock vs. BMO Stock: The Dividend Pick I’d Own Through 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bank dividends are rising again, and BMO looks like the cleaner, steadier choice versus TD right now.

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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 28% That Could Be a Buy for Long-Term Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Lightspeed’s pullback looks less like a broken story and more like a messy turnaround that’s starting to show real cash…

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Dividend Stocks

This is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $500,000 TFSA goal sounds big, but a simple, low-fee S&P 500 ETF like VFV can help compounding do the…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks Built for Investors Worried About Uncertain Times

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three Canadian stocks offer different kinds of defence while rates stay high and the economy stays uncertain.

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Bank Stocks

The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: 2 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Before Rates Fall Further

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With Canadians carrying $1.80 of debt for every after-tax dollar earned, interest rates could shape both borrowers and TSX returns.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Set to Profit From Canada’s Data Centre Buildout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI data centres may feel like software, but their massive power needs could make Brookfield Renewable a stealth winner.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where Will Scotiabank Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BNS could look like a “turnaround dividend bank” now, but a “credible total-return bank” by 2029 if returns keep improving.

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Dividend Stocks

The $109,000 TFSA Benchmark: Here’s How to See Where You Stand

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $109,000 TFSA limit is a useful benchmark, and Waste Connections is the kind of “boring” compounder that can help…

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal TFSA Stock Paying a 6% Yield Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 6% monthly TFSA yield sounds flashy, but SmartCentres is really about whether that payout can hold up.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down About 14% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Suncor’s pullback looks less like a dividend warning and more like a chance to buy a cash-generating energy heavyweight at…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Giants That Look Attractive After Recent Pullbacks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $100,000 portfolio doesn’t need huge gains to feel useful when dividends can create thousands in cash every year.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Hold Comfortably for the Next 5 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You don’t need a flashy 7% yield to make a $100,000 portfolio feel productive if the dividends are dependable.

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Dividend Stocks

A 2% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Exchange Income’s yield has fallen as the stock climbed, but its monthly dividend looks safer than many flashy 7% payers.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock Positioning for a Big 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s LNG exports are finally real, and Tourmaline may be one of the biggest ways to benefit.

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Tech Stocks

What’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 30 in Canada?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $16,760 TFSA at 30 is close to the national average, and the real advantage is the decades of compounding…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Way to Use Your TFSA to Turn a $7,000 Contribution Into More

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A single $7,000 TFSA deposit can become a lot more than “safe cash” if you put compounding to work.

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Dividend Stocks

Meet the 3.2% Yielding Dividend Stock That Could Climb in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Manulife’s yield isn’t huge, but its dividend growth and Asia momentum could make it a quiet long-term winner.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Smart TFSA Strategy to Turn a $7,000 Contribution Into Much More

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution can feel small, but invested well it can compound tax-free into something much bigger.

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Perfect TFSA Stock: 3.3% Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A small monthly dividend can be a smart TFSA move if it’s backed by a strong, sustainable business.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Put a $100,000 Portfolio at Risk

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $100,000 portfolio can handle a few imperfect stocks, but it can’t handle one risky position getting too big.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies That Keep Raising Their Dividends Year After Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian dividend growers with very different businesses show how a long streak can come from either cyclical cash flow…

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Stocks for Beginners

The $109,000 TFSA Milestone: How Do You Stack Up?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The $109,000 TFSA limit sounds huge, but CRA data shows most Canadians are far below it, leaving plenty of catch-up…

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Dividend Stocks

The Average Canadian TFSA Balance at Age 60: Here’s What It Tells Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $45,109 TFSA balance at 60 is common, but the bigger point is you still have time to grow it…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Canadian Company Set to Profit From the $725 Billion Data Centre Buildout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $725 billion AI capex boom may reward the companies owning the land, power, and data-centre infrastructure underneath it.

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