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Author: Puja Tayal

Puja Tayal has been writing for Motley Fool Canada since 2020. Her love for writing inspired her to start a college newsletter. With a Bachelors's degree in Finance and Accounting and CFA Level 1, Puja strives to transform stock discussions into breakfast table chats through her articles. A movie buff and a finance geek, Puja weaves superheroes, cartoons, and novels to tell you a story touching different aspects of investing, from portfolio and tax planning to retirement savings. Follow her on Twitter for more stories.

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Investing

Should You Buy Air Canada Stock While It’s Below $17?

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Air Canada stock fell more than 8.7% last week and is trading at its October 2023 low. Is this dip…

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Dividend Stocks

Grab This +8% Dividend Yield Before it’s Gone!

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A dividend yield above 8% is a rare opportunity in a stock that grows its dividend annually. Grab this opportunity…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock That Has Created Millionaires and Will Continue to Make More

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Tech stocks have shown remarkable growth in the past, making its investors millionaires. This stock could create more millionaires.

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Stocks for Beginners

If I Could Only Buy 2 Stocks in 2024, I’d Pick These

| Puja Tayal

2024 has special relevance as this is the time to pick some value stocks trading closer to their multi-year lows.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Ridiculously Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to buy cheap growth stocks before they pick up momentum? Here are two such stocks to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Could This Undervalued Stock Make You a Millionaire One Day?

| Puja Tayal

Undervalued stocks with significant growth potential have the power to give you the multifold returns needed to become a millionaire.

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Tech Stocks

Got $3,000? 2 Monster Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now Without Hesitation

| Puja Tayal

Now is the time to invest $3,000 in these growth stocks and make significant capital gains in the short term.

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Dividend Stocks

A 30% Discount on a Magnificent Dividend Stock You Don’t Want to Miss

| Puja Tayal

A 30% discount is too attractive to miss, especially when you are getting a 7% annual payout from this magnificent…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.98% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Puja Tayal

This 8.98% dividend yield stock can boost your passive-income portfolio if you are closer to retirement. It can give you…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Powerful Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $20,000

| Puja Tayal

A $20,000 investment today can help you earn more than $500 in passive income for decades. Here is how to…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top 5 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Now is the time to buy these top five dividend aristocrats at their two-year low before they recover to 2021…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for some Canadian stocks for a long-term investment? These evergreen stocks can help you generate wealth and…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks Under $50 That Could Double Your Money in 5 Years

| Puja Tayal

Growth stocks can help you double your money in the next five years. And you don’t need hundreds of dollars…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

| Puja Tayal

I have identified two ultra-high-yield stocks that have fallen to their lows despite strong fundamentals because of sector weakness.

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Tech Stocks

1 Hidden Catalyst That Could Ignite Dye & Durham Stock 

| Puja Tayal

Dye & Durham stock surged more than 15% in the last two weeks. What is igniting the growth after a…

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Tech Stocks

Before You Buy Nvidia: Here’s An AI Stock I’d Buy First 

| Puja Tayal

Nvidia is the first stock that comes to your mind for AI. However, consider diversifying your AI stocks across the…

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Retirement

Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $10,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade

| Puja Tayal

What would it take to convert $10,000 into $1 million? Let’s do the math and see stocks that have the…

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Tech Stocks

Which TSX Stock Is Best to Buy Today? 

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The stock market is going green with optimism over hopes of economic recovery. You can benefit from this rally with…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors 

| Puja Tayal

No matter how much you save, you may wonder if it is enough to retire. These dividend stocks can give…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Could Create $1,000 in Passive Income in 2024

| Puja Tayal

Are you building your passive-income portfolio? Invest $10,000 and get a $1,000 annual payout in 12 monthly installments starting August…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Stock the Best High-Yield Dividend for You? 

| Puja Tayal

Would you invest in a stock that gives a 7% yield or a 22% yield? Telus is a high-yield stock…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Currently 10.68%, But Is Slate Grocery REIT’s Dividend Safe?    

| Puja Tayal

Slate Grocery REIT is down 33% from its March 2022 level, which inflated its yield to 10.68%. Is this an…

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Investing

How Much Longer Will Magna Underperform the TSX Composite? 

| Puja Tayal

Magna stock has dipped 23% year to date, underperforming the TSX Composite Index, which surged 7.6%. Is there more downside…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 1 Top Stock Primed for Performance

| Puja Tayal

Your TFSA deserves a stock with a roadmap and strong management and which is primed for performance. And this is…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks Trading at Absurd Discounts … for Now 

| Puja Tayal

Discounts! Those banners sure catch the attention of value buyers. The TSX has some stocks trading at absurd discounts you…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy in July: Passive-Income Plays or Growth Stocks?

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Will July mark the beginning of an economic recovery? Should you consider investing in passive income or growth stocks ahead…

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Investing

What to Expect From Air Canada Stock in the Next 3 Years?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada stock failed to climb during the seasonal rally after reporting a loss in the first quarter. Should long-term…

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Tech Stocks

Is the Worst Over for BlackBerry Stock?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry stock has been burning investors' money for the last four years. Is the worst over for this stock? Here…

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Tech Stocks

Million-Dollar TFSA: 1 Way to Achieve 7-Figure Wealth

| Puja Tayal

You can convert your million-dollar TFSA dream into reality by staying invested and letting your investments compound tax-free.

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Energy Stocks

1 Energy Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

| Puja Tayal

The energy sector outperformed the market. However, within the sector, there is a stock to buy and a stock to…

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Investing

This Under-the-Radar Canadian Stock Rose 53% in 2 Months

| Puja Tayal

This under-the-radar stock converted $1,000 into $1,500 in fewer than 60 days. Is there more upside to this stock? Let’s…

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Stocks for Beginners

If You Start Investing Today, When Could You Retire?

| Puja Tayal

If you want to retire, you have to invest with that objective. You can blend aggressive and cautious investing to…

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Retirement

Happy 35th Birthday! Start Planning for Retirement: Here’s How

| Puja Tayal

An average Canadian under 35 has $9,905 in their RRSP. If you haven’t yet started planning for retirement, now is…

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Investing

Under 35 and Already Saving? See How Your TFSA and RRSP Balances Stack Up With the Average

| Puja Tayal

Canadians are saving only 6.9% of their disposable income. Are you saving enough in the TFSA and RRSP? Let's find…

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Dividend Stocks

For a Shot at $5,000/Year in Passive Income, Buy 1,000 Shares of This TSX Stock

| Puja Tayal

Do you know you can build passive income with TSX stocks? A $22,000 investment can give you a shot at…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Before They Get Expensive

| Puja Tayal

The stock market has some lucrative TFSA stocks trading at multi-year lows. Now is a good time to buy these…

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Tech Stocks

OpenText Stock Is Down: Buy the Dip — or Run for Cover?

| Puja Tayal

OpenText saw a sharp dip in its stock price after its third-quarter earnings. Did investors overreact, creating a buying opportunity?

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Under $50

| Puja Tayal

Investing in a core portfolio needs no-brainer stocks you can invest in at any time. These stocks you can buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

10 Years From Now, You’ll Be Glad You Bought These Magnificent TSX Dividend Stocks

| Puja Tayal

The TSX is lucrative to buy these magnificent dividend stocks in bulk and be proud of this decision 10 years…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TFSA Hacks to Build a $1 Million Tax-Free Nest Egg

| Puja Tayal

These TFSA investing hacks could help convert $95,000 into $1 million tax-free. Here's how to get started.

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