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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

Use a TFSA to Make $800 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

To get $800 per month, tax-free, the key variable is the sustainable yield you can realistically earn.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect February TFSA With a 7.5% Monthly Payout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A steady monthly payout is the hook, but the real question with Slate Grocery REIT is whether cash flow can…

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Stocks for Beginners

This TSX Pair Will Power Canada’s Nation-Building Push in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s “nation-building” boom could quietly show up in your portfolio through two engineering leaders with deep project backlogs and long-run…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s the Average TFSA and RRSP at Age 40

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 40, the “average” TFSA and RRSP balances are lower than most people expect, mainly because few Canadians consistently max…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 50

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 50, the TFSA “average” is a useful gut check, but catching up usually comes from consistency more than clever…

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Dividend Stocks

The X% Monthly Income ETF That Canadians Should Know About

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This ETF promises big monthly TFSA income by mixing dividends, covered-call premiums, and a bit of leverage.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 20% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS can look attractive on a dip because the dividend gets bigger relative to the price, but the real test…

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Tech Stocks

What I’d Buy Instead of Chasing the “Magnificent 7”

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If the Magnificent 7 is getting too crowded and expensive, one Canadian compounder offers a quieter way to play long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Mistake TFSA Investors Make When Markets Get Choppy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In a choppy market, the biggest TFSA danger isn’t the downturn, it’s selling too soon and missing the rebound.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stock to Own if Volatility Returns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR can be the kind of “own the network” stock that keeps compounding even when markets get jumpy.

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Dividend Stocks

This Simple TFSA Plan Could Pay You Monthly in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

FIE offers a simple way to turn a TFSA into monthly deposits, but your results will still ride on Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How to Turn $25,000 Into TFSA Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT’s steady warehouse rents and recent distribution hike could make a $25,000 TFSA feel like a monthly paycheque.

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Tech Stocks

Done With U.S. Tech? Here’s the TSX Stock I’d Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify offers Canadians a homegrown way to own global tech growth, but the market will punish it for any margin…

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Dividend Stocks

A Cheap Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE’s dividend cut was brutal, but it may have turned a broken payout into a real turnaround setup.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock Down Big: Here’s Why I’m Watching it

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland’s dividend reset hurt, but improving cash flow could make this beaten-up renewable a surprise comeback story.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Could Pay You While You Wait

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff-driven volatility can make dips feel brutal, and a monthly payer like Slate Grocery REIT can keep cash flowing while…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Never Sell in an RRSP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season rewards boring consistency, and pairing a bank with a renewable cash-flow payer can spread your risk while you…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best “Sleep-Well” Stock on the TSX Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fairfax can be a “sleep-well” stock because it earns money from insurance underwriting and then compounds with its investment portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Hold Through Anything

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff headlines can come and go, but a power producer with long contracts can keep paying you through the noise.

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Tech Stocks

The TSX Stock I’d Trust for the Next 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus is a “10-year hold” candidate because it buys sticky vertical software businesses and reinvests cash into more compounding.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Don’t Chase Yield. Do This Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Skip the yield trap and consider a TFSA compounder tied to long-cycle space and defence spending instead of consumer demand.

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Bank Stocks

The 1 TSX Stock Built for Trade-Headline Chaos

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Trade-policy whiplash can rattle markets, so RBC looks like a “core and calm” Canadian holding that can earn through volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Thrive if Rates Stay Higher Longer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

goeasy is a “higher-for-longer” dividend idea because it can reprice new loans, but the real risk is a credit spike.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock I’d Buy on Any Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield is built to turn market chaos into opportunity, so a dip can be an entry point if you’re thinking…

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Pair for 2026: 2 Stocks I’d Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dating feels pricier, and investing can too, so this TFSA pair aims to lower stress by blending fee-based growth with…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy if Markets Slide Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When the market gets choppy, high-quality “boring” businesses can offer better entry points without needing perfect headlines.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Gold: 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Lock In Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold’s big swings can make it feel less like a TFSA “shield." These two monthly-paying REITs offer an income-focused alternative.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Better Way to Invest Your RRSP Refund in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your RRSP refund can start compounding sooner if you file early, and VFV is a simple way to invest it…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Big Risk Lurking in U.S. Index Funds Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

U.S. index funds can hide a major mega-cap tech bet,. ZQQ tries to tame currency swings while keeping that growth…

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Dividend Stocks

A Safe 4.5% Yield? Here’s What I’d Look for

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 4.5% yield sounds great, but Chemtrade’s real appeal is the cash coverage behind that monthly cheque.

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Retirement

The Dividend Stock I’d Buy for RRSP Season

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season is a good time to look for tax-sheltered income, but LIF’s dividend can swing with the iron ore…

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Tech Stocks

Too Much U.S. Tech? 1 TSX Stock I’d Add Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Too much U.S. mega-cap tech can backfire fast, so Kinaxis offers Canadian software growth with a different risk profile.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Could Calm Your Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hydro One won’t thrill you, but its regulated utility business can help steady a portfolio while paying a reliable dividend.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Season: 1 Stock I’d Buy and Forget

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season can tempt you to chase excitement, but OpenText looks like a “buy it and let it compound” tech…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $10,000 With the Loonie in Play

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The loonie’s swing can quietly change your results, so this $10,000 plan spreads out currency risk with global stocks and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Canadians Buy Gold Right Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold is near US$5,000, and this TSX producer is pitching a growth-and-lower-cost plan that could outperform if execution stays on…

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold and Silver Are Sliding: 1 TSX Stock to Watch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold and silver are pulling back, but this TSX miner’s production momentum and Juanicipio exposure could make the next rebound…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Simple Hedge for Canadians as Markets Get Weird

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When markets get “weird,” this TSX gold proxy offers a simple hedge without mining-company drama or dividend promises.

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Stocks for Beginners

CAD/USD Is Moving: Here’s the TFSA Fix

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When CAD/USD starts swinging, a currency-hedged S&P 500 ETF can keep your TFSA focused on stock returns instead of exchange-rate…

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Stocks for Beginners

This “Boring” TSX Stock Could Beat the Market in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This “boring” TSX compounder is quietly stacking catalysts for 2026, with earnings momentum and a major engineering deal on deck.

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