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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

3 Dividend Stocks That Put Your Money to Work While You Sleep

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried about finances at night? These three TSX dividend stocks can help build reliable, tax-free TFSA income.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Smart Stocks to Buy for the Rush on Gold and Silver

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With gold at $3,784 and silver at $44.50, consider these Canadian miners offering income and growth instead of buying bullion.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Stock Has Been Losing Steam: Bargain or Beware?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR’s share pullback could be a buying opportunity, but slowing freight volumes and heavy debt mean investors should be cautious.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champion Up 30% for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TC Energy offers a 4.6% yield and steady, contract-backed pipeline cash flows, but heavy debt and big capex raise real…

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Dividend Stocks

If Rates Stay Higher for Longer, These Dividend Stocks Win

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Facing higher interest rates? Discover how investing in selected Canadian insurance stocks can help you hedge risk and thrive during…

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 TSX Stock I’d Buy If the BoC Signals Multiple Cuts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Excited about falling interest rates? Discover why Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT) could thrive and enhance your portfolio with multiple…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Ladder: Monthly Cash Flow From 3 Canadian Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you need cash flow now? Learn how creating a dividend ladder within a TFSA can provide consistent monthly income…

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Stocks for Beginners

RRSP vs. TFSA for 2025: My Framework for Every Income Level

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Discover how to effectively use TFSAs and RRSPs for investing, regardless of income, with top stocks like Fortis, goeasy, and…

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Energy Stocks

Gas Prices Spiking? The Energy Dividend Stocks I’d Hold Through Volatility

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are energy stocks a smart investment to offset gas price volatility? Discover two dividend stocks offering steady returns despite market…

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Dividend Stocks

How Rising Rents Can Boost These 3 Canadian REITs

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rising rents got you down? Discover how investing in Canadian REITs can help you reclaim cash and boost your income…

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Dividend Stocks

A Simple Hedge: The ETF I’d Use if the CAD Slumps Further

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you concerned about the weakening Canadian dollar? Discover how investing in a globally diversified ETF like VXC can protect…

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Dividend Stocks

How Currency Moves Quietly Boost (or Hurt) Your TSX Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Navigating the complex world of currency can significantly impact your TSX investments; explore strategies and promising stocks to mitigate or…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Bank Stocks for Decades of Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three dividend-friendly Canadian banks to consider now include NA for durability, EQB for growth, and BNS for yield and value.

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Dividend Stocks

My 3‑ETF “Sleep‑Well” Portfolio for 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sleep-at-night investing: three low-cost ETFs that deliver global diversification, Canadian strength, and automatic balancing so you can grow wealth without…

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Retirement

The 2 Biggest Tax Traps for New Retirees, and How to Avoid Them

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two costly tax traps can hit new retirees, here’s how a TFSA and one simple ETF can keep more money…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin in a TFSA? The Sensible Way I’d Size It

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want Bitcoin upside without going all-in? Use a tiny TFSA slice and TSX options to ride gains while managing risk.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Bridge to CPP With TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $50,000 in retirement income? Pair a delayed CPP with TFSA dividends from reliable Canadian stocks to close the gap.

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Tech Stocks

Missed Nvidia? 3 Picks-and-Shovels AI Stocks I’d Buy Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian AI plays could offer income, growth, and hardware upside without paying NVIDIA-level prices.

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Retirement

Retiring in Canada: A Simple $500/Month Dividend Plan to Supplement CPP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CPP won’t cover everything, here’s a simple Granite REIT dividend plan to help close the gap.

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Dividend Stocks

The Beginner’s Canada Portfolio: 1 ETF + 3 Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build a simple, sleep‑well portfolio with one quality ETF and three TSX staples, plus an easy, set‑and‑forget allocation for beginners.

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Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

1 Perfect Dividend Stock Down 34% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With a payout reset, bold asset moves, and a quiet push into AI and fibre, is BCE the under-the-radar dividend-and-growth…

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Dividend Stocks

The Safe Dividend Stock That Could Let You Retire Stress-Free

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want passive income, then look for dividend stocks like this safe stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Richer: 2 Dividend Knights I’ll Never Sell

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under-the-radar TSX Dividend Knights could quietly help you retire richer without chasing high yields.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Turn an TFSA Into $300/Month in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Can this monthly payer turn your TFSA into $300 tax-free income and keep increasing those payments over time?

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Buying This Magnificent 7 Stock on Any 10% Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Microsoft’s blowout growth and OpenText’s cheap, dividend-backed turnaround raise a simple question: Should you buy the pricey titan on a…

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Stocks for Beginners

This 10% Yield Looks Like a Trap: Here’s the Safer Alternative I’m Buying

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

That double-digit yield looks tempting, but is it a trap, and which Canadian dividend stock is the safer long-term pick…

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Dividend Stocks

The Only TSX60 Stock I’d Buy If I Had to Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With double-digit sales growth, new international pillars, and elite margins, is Dollarama the “rich” TSX60 stock you’ll wish you’d bought…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $10,000 Into This 2.8% Yield and Let the Income Roll In

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Think a 2.8% yield can’t move the needle? See how goeasy’s low payout, steady growth, and rising dividends could turn…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy This TSX Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With e-commerce humming, cash flow rising, and shares down 34%, is TFI International the overlooked freight rebound play worth buying…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Canadian Bank Stock I’d Pass onto My Kids

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Kids are stressful enough, so don't worry about their financial future another moment.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 7% in a Year to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock might be down, but that could mean a deal for lifetime income.

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Bank Stocks

Worried About a Bear Market? 3 Reasons to Buy TD Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A bear market can be scary, but it can be far less so when you have TD stock in your…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $15,000 Into $150,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These TSX stocks offer three different opportunities, but each could be a multi bagger in the works.

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Dividend Stocks

GICs at 5%? I Still Prefer These 3 Rock‑Solid Dividend Growers

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

GICs have been mighty tempting in the last few years, but these stocks now look even better.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly income can be the difference between stress and peace of mind, so let's look at a stock to help…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Create $250 in Monthly Income With a $43,440 TFSA Investment

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want monthly income that lasts? This dividend stock continues to be a top long-term option.

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Dividend Stocks

7% Monthly Cash Flow! This Dividend Stock Is My ATM Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When it comes to creating dividend income that lasts, this REIT can be your best bet yet.

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Tech Stocks

Missed the AI Rally? 2 TSX‑listed Winners I’d Buy Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried you missed out? Stop worrying and instead consider these two AI stocks with recurring revenue.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.3% Yield Looks Built to Last: Here’s Why I’m Buying

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 5.3% yield isn't the highest, but with this dividend stock, it's safe!

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: The Only Canadian Stock You’ll Need for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want lifelong income? This is the best place to start.

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