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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

The Best Stocks to Invest $2,000 in a TFSA Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With just $2,000 in a TFSA, these two “boring” Canadian stocks aim to deliver steady dividends and sleep-at-night stability.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? These Canadian Stocks Look Like Smart Buys Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Got $1,000? Three quiet Canadian stocks serving essential services can start paying you now and compound for years.

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Dividend Stocks

You’ll Thank Yourself in a Decade for Owning These Top TSX Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two dependable TSX dividend giants can quietly raise payouts and compound for years while you sleep.

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Dividend Stocks

Planning Ahead: Optimizing TFSA Contribution Room for 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Plan your 2026 TFSA now: pick a simple core ETF, automate contributions, and let compounding work while you ignore the…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Next 40 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build a simple 40‑year TFSA with four holdings providing income, steady growth, industrial balance, and U.S. quality, so you can…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Giant I’d Buy Over BCE Stock Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE’s dividend shine has faded, while Great‑West’s steadier cash flows and coverage look more like the dividend giant to own…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.7% Yield TSX Stock Is One I’m Comfortable Holding for the Long Term

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Firm Capital Property Trust offers about an 8% monthly yield from steady, necessity-based properties, prioritizing reliable cash flow over flashy…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many TELUS Shares It Takes to Generate $1,000 in Yearly Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS’s slump may be an income opportunity, offering a higher yield and steady cash flow for those with patience while…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $15,000 in This Dividend Stock for $1,078 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want your first $15,000 to start paying you now? Freehold Royalties’s asset‑light model aims to deliver steady monthly…

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Retirement

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 50 in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The average TFSA balance for Canadians around age 50 tends to be far lower than most people expect.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 32%, This Passive Income Stock Still Looks Like a Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A beaten‑up freight leader with a rising dividend, why TFII could reward patient TFSA investors when the cycle turns.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Canadian Energy Stocks Look Like Buys Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian energy names aiming to pay you now and later. Here’s how Parex, Tourmaline, and ARC approach dividends in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Trash never takes a day off. Here’s why Waste Connections’ essential, low‑drama business can power a TFSA for decades despite…

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring in Canada: Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT’s warehouses generate steady monthly cash, and rising cash flow and occupancy show why it can anchor a TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants to Buy and Never Sell

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here's why Great‑West and TELUS can power a TFSA with steady cash and decade‑long compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Giants to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here's why CP’s rail network and North West’s essential stores can quietly compound while you sleep.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 2,000 Shares of This Dividend Stock for $198 a Month in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A boring, grocery‑anchored REIT paying monthly. Why Slate Grocery REIT could fit a TFSA income plan and the key risks…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Finance for Dividends, but Are REITs Any Better?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking beyond banks, this office REIT offers monthly income and diversification, but you’ll need to stomach office headlines and watch…

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Dividend Stocks

This Cash-Gushing Dividend Stock Could Beat the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A cash-rich miner pays you now and builds for tomorrow. Here's why DPM could outpace the TSX in a TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? How to Structure a TFSA for Constant Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build a TFSA monthly paycheque by pairing a steady apartment REIT with a higher‑yield lender, and using simple risk checks…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock That’s an Easy ‘Yes’

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple, steady compounder. Why Couche‑Tard’s Circle K model can be an “easy yes” for a TFSA without needing a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 5% for Practically Free Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian dividend payers aiming for 5% TFSA income. Here’s how to get steadier, tax-free cash without chasing the highest…

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Earn $474 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want tax-free monthly income from your TFSA? Firm Capital’s essential mortgages fund a high-yield payout; just monitor credit…

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield ETF to Buy for Top-Notch Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want bigger monthly income without betting on one stock? Here’s how HDIV aims to turn Canadian equities into…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX ETFs to Buy for Lifelong TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free monthly income without stockpicking? These two Canadian dividend ETFs aim to keep it simple, diversified, and compounding.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Risk: 3 Safe Stocks Canadians Can Buy for Steady Returns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want steady compounding and calm nerves? Loblaw, Waste Connections, and Hydro One offer essential‑demand cash flow and dividends…

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Energy Stocks

Max Out Any TFSA With 2 Canadian Utility Stocks Set for Massive Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking to max out your TFSA in 2026? Two Canadian utilities offer dependable cash flow today and growth from the…

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Dividend Stocks

Down 60%, This Dividend Stock is a Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Algonquin’s refocus on regulated utilities and a reset dividend could turn a bruised stock into a steadier income play if…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock to Rule Them All — No Need to Find Them in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This stock is so entrenched, so diversified, and so durable that it can sit at the centre of a portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

Put $10,000 to Work to Earn $1,219 in Annual Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you have $10,000 for passive TFSA income? Manulife and Firm Capital can deliver reliable, tax-free cash flow without chasing…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reliable ETFs to Deliver Dividends to Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want simple TFSA dividends? These three Canadian ETFs offer easy diversification and income you can hold for years.

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Dividend Stocks

3.4% Payout Each Month From This Ideal Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want monthly income that actually feels dependable? Exchange Income’s essential-services model supports a payout designed to last.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Every Canadian Can Own in Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retiring on dividends? Royal Bank, Sun Life, and TC Energy offer durable cash flow and payouts you can hold through…

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks for Solid TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want tax-free, predictable retirement income? These two high‑yield mortgage lenders can deliver monthly dividends that quietly compound inside…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $7,000? Where to Invest Your TFSA Contribution in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Putting $7,000 to work in your 2026 TFSA? Consider BMO, Granite REIT, and VXC for steady income, diversification, and long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal Canadian Stock for Dividends and Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dividends plus steady growth? Power Corporation offers a “quiet compounder” mix of cash flow today and patient compounding from…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: How to Catch Up in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Feeling behind? 2026 could be your catch‑up year. Use a TFSA and a simple ETF like VRE to turn stability…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Is Fortis Stock Still a Buy for its Dividend?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fortis’s streak or Emera’s yield? Here’s the simple trade-off for TFSA income seekers in 2026.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Wealth Plan: Create $1 Million With a Single Canadian Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus could help build a $1 million TFSA thanks to sticky software, recurring revenue, and a disciplined acquisition engine if…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Superbly Simple Canadian Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Got $2,000 to invest? Hydro One and Dollarama offer simple, dependable growth and cash flow you don’t need to monitor…

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