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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

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Hold Up in a Technical Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s technical recession is not breaking every business, but it rewards stocks with steady demand and real cash flow.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy if the Recession Gets Worse

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks can help investors stay invested in a slowdown by leaning on “must-have” demand instead of economic optimism.

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Dividend Stocks

The Economy Just Contracted: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Before the Crowd Reacts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

As Canada slips into a technical recession, Metro and Intact look like “essentials” stocks that can keep compounding while other…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Entered a Technical Recession: Here’s What I’d Do With My TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s recession headline might scare investors, but Brookfield is built to profit from stressed markets and long-term deals.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Is in a Technical Recession: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A Canadian recession doesn’t force you into cash; it forces you into higher-quality, everyday-need businesses.

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Is Facing a New Reality: 3 Stocks to Watch Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s TSX is changing fast, and these three companies offer different ways to profit from it.

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Bank Stocks

This Recession Headline Could Create a Buying Opportunity on the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Recession fear can punish lenders, but it can also create an entry point into a growing digital bank like EQB.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Canadian Stocks I’d Buy as Recession Fears Rise

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Recession jitters don’t have to mean going to cash. BCE and Premium Brands aim to keep dividends flowing from everyday…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian REIT I’d Buy if Rate Cuts Return

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CAPREIT looks beaten down today, but a rate-cut cycle could help its discount to NAV close quickly.

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Bank Stocks

Here’s What Retirement Savings Often Look Like for Canadians at 55

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 55, the retirement question isn’t “Am I perfect?.” It’s whether your plan can reliably generate income for the next…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources vs. Enbridge: Which Dividend Stock Looks Better Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNQ and Enbridge both pay well, but one rides oil prices while the other turns energy demand into steadier dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

This Beaten-Down TSX Dividend Stock Still Looks Built for the Long Haul

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sienna has finally started to shake its pandemic-era stigma, and improving occupancy plus a monthly dividend are rebuilding the bull…

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Investing

How Much the Average Canadian Has Saved for Retirement by 35

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 35, you may be behind the “average,” but Granite REIT shows how a simple monthly-income habit can still snowball…

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Dividend Stocks

This Recent Selloff in a TSX Blue-Chip Stock Looks Like a Gift

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Royal Bank rarely gives investors a discount, so even a small dip can be a chance to buy a proven…

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Dividend Stocks

A 4.2% Dividend Stock That Consistently Pays Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield Renewable pays a solid 4%-ish yield, but the bigger hook is owning a global clean-power platform as electricity demand…

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software Just Moved: 2 TSX Tech Stocks to Watch Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Constellation’s surge is putting its “buy-and-compound” playbook back in the spotlight — and two younger spinouts could be next.

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Energy Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Is Down 55% and Still Worth Holding for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AQN’s 55% five-year drop might be less of a warning sign now — and more a second-chance setup after its…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Dividends Into Paydays: 2 Top TSX Stocks for Reliable Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly dividends can turn a portfolio into something that feels like a paycheque, and these two TSX income picks aim…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Billionaires Are Buying in Bulk

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Billionaire-linked buying isn’t a signal to copy, but it can spotlight stocks where the market may be underpricing the next…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Growth Giant That Looks Attractive After a Recent Pullback

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A pullback can make a great dividend grower look questionable, or it can hand patient investors a rare chance to…

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Investing

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

VXC gives Canadians an easy way to stop over-betting on the TSX and own a broad slice of the global…

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Bank Stocks

Prediction: The Pullback in This Canadian Bank Stock Is a Buying Opportunity

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC doesn’t need a perfect economy to reward long-term investors – it needs a fear-driven dip that doesn’t break its…

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Stocks for Beginners

Shopify’s Rally Isn’t Over: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Next

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify’s surge may be just the first wave. Two smaller Canadian tech names could be next if growth stays strong.

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Energy Stocks

Hydro One vs. Canadian Utilities: The Dividend Stock I’d Own Through 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When markets turn choppy, the “boring” utility with the bigger yield and longest dividend streak can end up being the…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Could Reward Patient Investors More Than A REIT

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fortis offers the “sleep-well” dividend grower, while TC Energy adds a higher-octane infrastructure recovery story with income.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $50,000 TFSA That Throws Off Nearly Constant Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $50,000 TFSA split across three monthly-paying REITs could turn tax-free contributions into a steady paycheque-style income stream.

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Investing

A Canadian Stock Poised for a Massive Comeback in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland’s dividend cut may end up looking like the reset that sets up its 2026 comeback.

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Investing

A Deeply Undervalued TSX Stock Down 14% Worth Holding Long Term

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Intact Financial’s 14% dip looks less like trouble and more like a rare chance to buy a proven compounder cheaper.

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Just Ran: 2 Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy Next

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica’s AI-driven run shows how fast Canadian tech can move, but Kinaxis and Docebo may offer a better risk-reward tradeoff…

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE’s Dividend Is in the Spotlight

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE just cut its dividend hard and now investors have to decide if the reset makes it safer.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Turn to First When Markets Start Getting Difficult

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In a shaky market, Capital Power stands out with a covered dividend and power-demand tailwinds that don’t depend on investor…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: How Much Should Be in a 20-Year-Old’s TFSA to Retire?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 20, a small TFSA contribution can snowball into a huge nest egg – and Whitecap adds monthly income to…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Yields 5.9% and Pays Out Each Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 5.9% yield looks great, but Diversified Royalty’s real appeal is its growing mix of brand royalties.

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Dividend Stocks

Rates Aren’t Falling: Here’s What I’d Do With My TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With rate cuts delayed, Manulife looks like a TFSA-friendly way to earn dividends while waiting for the cycle to turn.

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Energy Stocks

Prediction: This Utility Stock Dip Won’t Last Much Longer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

ATCO looks like a “utility-plus” dividend grower, so any pullback may be brief if results stay steady.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Gold: 2 Dividend Stocks to Lock In Now for Decades of Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two steady dividend payers could help turn a TFSA contribution into long-term tax-free income.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Canadians Usually Have in an RRSP by Age 45

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If your RRSP at 45 seems behind, the median balances suggest you’re in crowded company, and BAM is pitched as…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia vs. CIBC: The Dividend Pick I’d Hold for 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With credit risks rising, the better bank dividend in 2026 may be the one with more breathing room, not the…

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect May TFSA With a 7.5% Monthly Payout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Slate Grocery REIT offers a big monthly yield backed by grocery-anchored centres, which can feel defensive when consumers cut back…

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Energy Stocks

The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNQ looks like a rare energy stock that can pay you through oil-price swings thanks to huge, long-life assets.

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