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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

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect January TFSA Stock With a 6.8% Monthly Payout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A high-yield monthly payer can make a January TFSA reset feel automatic, but only if the cash flow truly supports…

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Tech Stocks

Boost the Average TFSA at 50 in Canada With 3 Market Moves This January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A January TFSA reset at 50 works best when you automate contributions and stick with investments that compound for years.

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Dividend Stocks

Freedom 55? How do Investors Stack Up to the Average TFSA Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you’re 55, January is a great time to turn TFSA regret into a simple, repeatable contribution routine.

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Is Watching This January: Don’t Make These TFSA Mistakes

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

January TFSA mistakes usually aren’t about stocks; they’re about rushing contributions and accidentally triggering CRA penalties.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best TSX Stocks to Buy in January 2026 if You Want Both Income and Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A January TFSA reset can pair growth and “future income” by owning tech compounders that reinvest cash for years.

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Paycheque Plan: How $10,000 Can Start Paying You in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA “paycheque” plan can work best when one strong dividend stock is treated as a piece of a diversified…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees, Take Note: A January 2026 Portfolio Built to Top Up CPP and OAS

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A January TFSA top-up can make CPP and OAS feel less tight by adding a flexible, tax-free income stream you…

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Tech Stocks

The January Reset: 2 Beaten-Down TSX Stocks That Could Stage a Comeback

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A January TFSA reset can work best with “comeback” stocks that still have real cash engines, not just hype.

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Dividend Stocks

Start 2026 Strong: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Built for Steady Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend stocks can make a beginner’s 2026 plan feel real by mixing income today with businesses that can grow over…

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Dividend Stocks

Below Average? How a 70-Year-Old Can Change Their RRSP Income Plan in January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

January is the perfect time to sanity-check your RRSP at 70, because the “typical” balance is closer to the median…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’re Nervous About 2026, Buy These 3 Canadian Stocks and Relax

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A “relaxing” 2026 trio can come from simple, real-economy businesses where demand is easy to understand and execution drives results.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Set-and-Forget Income? This 4% Yield TSX Stock Could Deliver in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Emera looks like a “sleep-well” TFSA utility because its regulated growth plan supports a solid dividend, even after a big…

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Stocks for Beginners

Mining Momentum: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors This January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Mining stocks could kick off 2026 with another surprise run as rate-cut hopes meet tight commodity supply.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Loves a New Year: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks That Could Shine in January 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cenovus and Whitecap can make January feel like “payday season,” but they only stay comforting if oil-driven cash flow keeps…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Simple TFSA Move Canadians Forget Every January (and it Costs Them)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Starting your TFSA early in January can add months of compounding and dividends you can’t get back.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why January Loves Risk: 2 Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

FRU and LIF can make a TFSA feel like “cash season” in early 2026, but their dividends are cycle-driven, and…

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Dividend Stocks

New Year, New Income: How to Aim for $300 a Month in Tax-Free Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $300/month TFSA dividend goal starts with building a base and can be a practical “income foundation” if cash-flow coverage…

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Tech Stocks

Tech’s January Bounce: 2 Canadian Stocks That Could Lead a 2026 Rebound

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A January tech bounce can happen fast when fresh money and improving mood push investors back into overlooked Canadian names.

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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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