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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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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Company Could Be the Next AI Breakout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS is quietly shifting from a telecom to an AI and digital-infrastructure player, using its scale, fibre network, and cash…

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Investing

Hidden Gems in Canada’s Industrial Landscape

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under-the-radar Canadian industrials quietly compound earnings via niche dominance, electrification demand, and disciplined capital allocation.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Could Be the Best Stock Canadians Never Talk About

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fortis quietly compounds wealth with regulated utilities, steady cash flow, and dependable dividend growth, an overlooked core pick for long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beyond Meat’s Stock Is Beyond Reality: Shares Surge 1,100% in Just Days!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Beyond Meat’s stock ripped higher in a meme-driven short squeeze, but falling sales, cash burn, and dilution mean the rally…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Giant Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Ally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

SmartCentres REIT offers a near-7% yield and land-development upside, but its high payout ratio and slow dividend growth raise sustainability…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Blue Chips So Reliable I’d Recommend Them to Anyone

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Forget speculation. These Canadian blue chip stocks offer steady dividends, predictable growth, and core stability investors can build wealth on.

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Could Be the Safest Income Play in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Pembina Pipeline is a fee-based energy toll collector with steady cash flow, a durable dividend, and conservative finances that make…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy First in Any Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

For first-time dividend buyers, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is a reliable core holding thanks to diversified earnings, a moderate…

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Dividend Stocks

Still Hiking its Dividend: 1 Canadian Stock I’d Grab Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Insurance firms like Manulife can turn upfront premiums into steady, rising dividends, and MFC looks like one of the stronger…

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Energy Stocks

1 Dividend Knight Up 21% That’s Still a Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even after a rally, a true Dividend Knight like Brookfield Renewable can still be a smart buy for decades of…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian REIT Could Be the Perfect Retirement Foundation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT is a quietly dependable TSX pick for retirement income, offering steady monthly distributions, conservative finances, and strong industrial…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Stock That Could Be the Quiet Winner of the Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian National Railway quietly compounds wealth with durable, hard-to-replicate rail assets, steady dividends, and efficiency gains, ideal for patient, low-drama…

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Tech Stocks

Why This Overlooked TSX Stock Could Be Bay Street’s Best Secret

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CGI is an overlooked TSX stock quietly compounding value via sticky government and enterprise contracts, strong cash flow, and AI-driven…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Anchor Your Portfolio for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Skip the trendy picks and find Canadian companies like Waste Connections and Dollarama that quietly compound growth, weather recessions, and…

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Energy Stocks

The Perfect Canadian Stock for Both Growth and Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power delivers monthly, inflation-linked income from renewable projects, so here’s why it can be a growth-and-income pick, and the…

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Utility Stock Down 20% That I’d Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Utility dips can be buying opportunities, so check Hydro One’s earnings, debt, and regulator outlook before adding on a pullback.

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Stock I’d Trust to Pay Me for the Next 30 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want a dividend stock that still pays in 30 years? Focus on durable cash flow, conservative payout ratios,…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock Is Slumping: Long-Term Buy or Dividend Danger?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge faces hefty project costs and regulatory risks, but its fee-based cash flow and long dividend streak still make it…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6% Dividend Stock Is My Retirement Safety Net

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Pizza Pizza Royalty pays a tasty monthly yield, but a very high payout ratio means retirees should be cautious before…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn a Small Investment Into Big Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Small investments can grow huge, so here are three Canadian stocks with real compounding potential.

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Dividend Stocks

The Only 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks You Need to Retire Rich

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want reliable retirement income that still grows? Consider combining growth plays like goeasy (GSY) with steady banks like CIBC (CM).

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: How I’d Earn $400 a Month by 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $400 monthly tax-free? Here’s how to build reliable TFSA income and why Killam Apartment REIT could help.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Practically Recession-Proof Stock for Lifelong TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

For lifelong TFSA income, buy recession-proof cash flow. So here's why Power Corporation (POW) fits the bill.

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Dividend Stocks

This 9.6% Dividend Stock Feels Like Free Cash Flow Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly dividends feel like a steady paycheque, but high yields can mask risk. So let's take a look at one…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants That Belong in Every Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dividend stocks that keep paying and growing for years? Here’s why Fortis and Royal Bank stand out as durable,…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How I’d Build a Million-Dollar Nest Egg From Just 1 Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want a million-dollar TFSA? Start early, stay consistent, and let a low-cost global ETF like Vanguard VXC do…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Make $300 in Monthly Income With Just $60,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $300 per month from $60,000? Here’s a step-by-step plan and why Sienna Senior Living’s monthly dividend might get you…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Create $1,000 in Monthly Income in My TFSA by 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $1,000 monthly from your TFSA by 2030? Here’s a clear plan and why Granite REIT’s monthly dividend can help.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Make You Rich in 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are compounders that grow earnings faster than inflation, allocate capital intelligently, and could benefit from secular tailwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

The Only Monthly Paying Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Infrastructure stocks can deliver steady, inflation-protected monthly income, so here’s why Northland Power (NPI) stands out.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 28% But Still a Perfect Buy for Long-Term Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A falling dividend stock can be a buying opportunity, so here’s why drops can boost yield and why BCE’s pullback…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5% Dividend Stock Is Built for Bear Markets

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In a bear market, safety means picking dividend stocks that can keep paying, so here’s why Manulife (MFC) is built…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’ll Never Sell

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want a dividend stock you’ll never sell? Focus on durability, cash-flow-backed payouts, and why Manulife (MFC) could be that forever…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget GICs: This Dividend Stock Pays 10× the Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

GICs feel safe, but rising inflation and looming rate cuts could make them money traps, so here’s why Royal Bank’s…

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Energy Stocks

Worried About Inflation? This 6% TSX Dividend Stock Has You Covered

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation is quietly eroding your savings, so here’s how investing, especially in dividend-paying renewables like Polaris Renewable (PIF), can help…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Is Getting Ready to Buy MEG Energy: Is Either Stock a Buy Before the Merger?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cenovus is set to acquire MEG Energy – here’s which stock could make sense before the deal closes and what…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Feels Like a Paycheque That Never Ends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Imagine a monthly paycheque from your portfolio—here's why monthly dividend payer Slate Grocery REIT (TSX:SGR.UN) deserves a look.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn $20,000 Into $200,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want to turn $20,000 into $200,000? Use a clear time horizon, an asset mix, and disciplined reinvesting to…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Build $500 in Monthly Income With Just 3 Canadian Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $500 a month from TSX dividends? Here’s a simple mix of monthly payers to build steady income.

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Retirement

TFSA Riches: 2 Stocks I’d Hold Until Retirement and Beyond

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Use your TFSA to build tax-free, long-term income by owning durable growth and dividend stocks like space-tech leader MDA and…

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