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Amy Legate-Wolfe

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. Before joining Motley Fool Canada, she wrote for major news organizations including HuffPost, CTVNews.ca, and CBC. Amy’s work can be found regularly on the Financial Post and MoneyWise Canada. 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 Finley, and travel. Follow Amy on LinkedIn.

Recent Articles

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Bank Stocks

1 Stable Stock Due for Explosive Gains

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a number of stocks due for a boost, but not all of them are safe bets. But this…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 in These 3 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 5 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An e-commerce boom has sent stocks soaring, while others fall to the wayside. But these three should sky rocket in…

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Coronavirus

Parents: Here’s Everything You Can Claim During COVID-19

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Parents, I feel you. It's been really hard these last few months. So here is everything in one place that…

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Coronavirus

Students: Here’s Everything You Can Claim From COVID-19

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There have been a lot of changes for students during the pandemic, so here are some ways you can continue…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Looks Sunk: Invest in THIS Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has hit a wall as of late, with more news coming out sinking shares. It might be…

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Coronavirus

CRA to Retirees: This New Update Is for You!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A new update from the CRA means retirees have less money coming in each month, but is that a bad…

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Bank Stocks

CERB: Does It Really Make a Difference?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CERB has been heralded as a win for Canada, but changes put the cash Canadians counted on at risk. It's…

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Coronavirus

Housing Crash: Is a Boom on the Way?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors are getting excited that a housing boom could be on the way! But pay attention to these two factors…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Investors: Prepare for Another Drop

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There was a drop and a bump in oil this week thanks to OPEC, but that bump may not last…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Days Are Numbered: Here’s a Better Option

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The CERB could soon be cut for many Canadians, but there are other options that could bring in way more…

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Coronavirus

$1K Invested in Cargojet (TSX:CJT) at the Start of 2020 Would Be Worth This Much Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) has been one of the few companies to soar during this downturn, but can the company sustain…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Invest in That AREN’T Oil

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The oil and gas sector may continue to drop over the next several years. It might be better to get…

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Dividend Stocks

Students: DON’T PANIC! Forget CESB and Create Permanent Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Free money from the government can seem pretty enticing, but how long will it last? Instead, it might be a…

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Coronavirus

The Real Reason the Housing Market Is Going Down

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The housing market is likely to continue sinking over the next few years, making real estate a poor investment unless…

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Coronavirus

Is It Time to Get Out of Gas?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Oil and gas companies used to be the stable investment you could count on, but not today. It might be…

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Where to Invest?
Metals and Mining Stocks

Portfolio Juggling? Sell U.S. Stocks, Buy THIS Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It looks like things are going from bad to worse for the U.S., but this industry could be the perfect…

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Coronavirus

CERB Applicants: Prepare for HUGE Cuts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CERB won't last forever. So when the cuts come - and they will come - be prepared by finding other…

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Dividend Stocks

How Millennial Couples Can Earn an Extra $6,950 and Pay Nothing to CRA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennial couples need cash now, but they also need cash decades from now. These two stocks are the perfect option…

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Buy BlackBerry Stock… Yet

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has come a long way since the smartphone, but while that's true it still has more to…

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Investing

Defensive Stocks: 1 Retail Stock You NEED to Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There aren't too many retail stocks doing well right now, but for the ones that are these stocks provide the…

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Dividend Stocks

SUPER SALE: 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Still Crazy Cheap

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for dividend stocks, there are a lot of bargain options. But these three offer bargains and stable…

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Top TSX Stocks

Hoping to Retire Early? DON’T! Even if You Can

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even if you think you can retire early, there are a number of curve balls that could come your way.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock: Is It Finally Time to Sell?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) looked to be on the rebound, but now it's fallen yet again. So is it time to…

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Coronavirus

Millennials: Top Tips for Bear Market Investing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It's an exciting time for millennials to start investing, but it can quickly go south. Keep these tips in mind…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett’s Portfolio: DON’T Use It As a Template

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett has brought in a lot of cash over the decades, but lately that's slowed. There seems to be…

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Coronavirus

Here’s the Number 1 Threat to Your Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There is a lot of negative noise affecting your portfolio, but there is one threat that is making the most…

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Coronavirus

Critics to Warren Buffet: Your Top Advice Is Bogus

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett received a lot of criticism the last few months as many stocks saw huge gains and his investments…

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: Student Emergency Grant Over — Now What?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The future of the Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) is now uncertain, but there are other options for students to…

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Coronavirus

Millennials: You Really Do Have It the Worst

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials have three recessions behind us, but there is one thing we do have: time. So what should we do…

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Where to Invest?
Coronavirus

Investing $1,000 in These 3 Top TSX Stocks Would Be Genius Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Another dip could be coming, that makes now the best time to juggle your portfolio to create a safe haven…

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Coronavirus

3 CERB Mistakes That Could Cost You

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you fall into any of these mistakes, the CRA could be asking for your cash back, or worse. So,…

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Coronavirus

CRA to Parents: Claim $3,253.25 in Extra Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a number of benefits parents can take advantage of during this financial downturn, and not all of them…

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Coronavirus

Students: Invest $13,000 Benefit in This REIT That Pays $1173/Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Students can receive up to $13,000 in benefits, but you can turn that into even more if you consider buying…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA to Students: You Could Be Eligible for $13,000 in Benefits

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Students can receive up to $13,000 from the CRA, but if you can take even some of that cash and…

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Bank Stocks

CRA Cash: Turn a $300 Tax Break Into $8,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While $300 might not seem like a lot of money, given time, patience and dividends, even that little bit from…

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Canadian Dollars
Coronavirus

CRA Warning: CERB Is Ending, But This $12,000 Is Permanent!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There have been some changes from the CRA — not all of them good. It might be time to consider…

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Bank Stocks

Have We Entered the Next Market Crash?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

We've been warned another market crash is coming, but there are some signs it's already here. So here's what you…

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Coronavirus

CRA Update: Your CERB Payments Could Be Smaller

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The CRA is making some changes, and one of those was quietly cutting back on CERB payments. It might be…

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Coronavirus

Applying for CERB? Beware the Hidden Tax

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the CERB now extended for 24 weeks and another round, even more Canadians are hopping on board. But be…

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Coronavirus

CRA to Millennials: 3 Tax Breaks You NEED to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials might be great at saving, but this group stinks at investing. You'll need to get all the cash you…

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