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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Puja Tayal

Investing in stocks is not always about timing but about holding. Instead of looking at the price, look at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With These Cash-Gushing Dividend Stocks 

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The TSX is a gold mine for dividend stocks. You can find 6% yield stocks that even grow their dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Royalties: 2 Fabulous Stocks to Buy Now for Decades of Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Instead of working to live paycheque to paycheque, you could work towards building a stock portfolio that gives you a…

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Dividend Stocks

8.86% Dividend Yield! I’m Buying This TSX Stock and Holding it for Decades

| Puja Tayal

The TSX is a gold mine of lucrative dividend stocks trading near their multi-year low. An 8.86% dividend yield is…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Shopify Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow 

| Puja Tayal

Shopify stock fell 25% after reporting disappointing guidance. Should investors buy the dip and hold the stock for the long…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $1,900/Year in Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

This dividend stock can help you harness the power of compounding and earn $1,900 a year in passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 1,297 Shares in This Top Dividend Stock for $876 in Quarterly Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Are you dependent on bank deposits for retirement? You could lose your purchasing power to inflation. Secure your passive income…

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

2 Magnificent Dividend Stocks I Plan to Add to My TFSA in June

| Puja Tayal

Have you made your TFSA investments for June? If not, here are two dividend stocks you should consider adding for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Time to Pounce: 1 Phenomenal TSX Stock That Hasn’t Been This Cheap in a While 

| Puja Tayal

Buying the dip of a phenomenal cyclical stock could generate fantastic returns. Here is a cheap TSX stock in its…

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Stocks for Beginners

Could This Undervalued Stock Make You a Millionaire One Day? 

| Puja Tayal

The TSX has good millionaire-maker stocks if you wait. This futuristic stock might look undervalued once you see its growth…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Dividend Stock That’s Down 14% and Trading at a Once-in-a-Decade Valuation 

| Puja Tayal

Value investors seek an opportunity to buy stocks at an attractive valuation. This dividend stock is an opportunity to lock…

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Dividend Stocks

Slate Grocery REIT VS CT REIT: Which High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Better? 

| Puja Tayal

Now is the last chance to buy REITs at the dip and lock in high dividend yields. Interest rate cuts…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000 

| Puja Tayal

What is the worth of $10,000? If you spend it today, it is worth $10,000. However, if you invest it…

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Dividend Stocks

Portfolio Payday: 2 Ultra-High-Yield Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

| Puja Tayal

Can your investment portfolio give you a monthly paycheque? These high-yield monthly dividend stocks can give you $141 from July…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Puja Tayal

Beginners should enter the stock market to stay for the long term. For that, you need clarity on where you are…

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Dividend Stocks

Grab This 9.7% Dividend Yield Before It’s Gone! 

| Puja Tayal

High dividend yields come with high risk. However, this 9.7% dividend yield is a grab as it could vanish on…

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Retirement

3 TSX Stocks That Can Turn Retirement Dreams Into Reality

| Puja Tayal

Are you planning for retirement, but the numbers don’t add up? These TSX stocks can help you turn your retirement dreams…

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Dividend Stocks

This 10.88% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Puja Tayal

A 10.88% dividend stock, which is relatively safe and pays every month, is a once-in-a-decade opportunity for retirees.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Is Down 20%: Buy the Dip or Call It a Pass?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry stock has seen a series of 20% monthly dips since December 2023. Should you buy the dip or call…

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Tech Stocks

Down 27% But Not Out: Why Dye & Durham Is a Buy Today

| Puja Tayal

Dye & Durham stock reported a steep fall of 27% in two months. What happened? Should you be worried about…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 13% to Buy Right Now

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Are you looking for a buy-the-dip opportunity? This dividend stock is down 13% and is a buy right now before…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Can’t Stop Buying Shares of This Magnificent High-Yield Dividend Stock in My Retirement Account

| Puja Tayal

The way the economy is moving, retirement could be scary. You need a dividend stock that moves in tandem with…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bargains I’d Buy as They Dip Toward 52-Week Lows

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Buying a stock at its 52-week low is a bargain when you are confident this stock will recover sooner or…

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Stocks for Beginners

Down but Far From Out: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

Here are some market leaders that are going through difficult times. They are stocks worth buying and holding.

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Tech Stocks

A Few Years From Now, You’ll Wish You Had Bought This High-Growth Stock

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for a high-growth stock that can make you a millionaire a few years from now? Then read…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock Down 37%: Is it a Buy or a Value Trap?

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BCE's two-year-long downturn has put the stock at a 37% discount from its April 2022 high. Is this stock a…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Invest in BCE Stock for its Dividend?

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BCE stock is not yet out of the woods. But this article could change your perspective about the stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Load Up on BCE Stock?

| Puja Tayal

BCE stock is trading near its 10-year low and showed some signs of recovery. Is it time to load up…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Stocks I Think Every Canadian Should Have in a TFSA

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The TFSA can help every Canadian become a wealthy retiree. Here are a few stocks that can help you make…

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Investing

What’s Going on With Bombardier Stock’s Surge?

| Puja Tayal

A 30% surge in less than 20 days. What's going on with Bombardier stock? Is now the right time to…

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Tech Stocks

2 of the Best TSX Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Buying the dip and selling the rally can give you good returns. Here are two stocks you can buy at…

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Dividend Stocks

To Make $3,346 Annually While Doing Nothing, Invest $20K in These 3 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Here are some income-generating stocks that can convert a $20,000 investment into a $3,346 annual income in the long term. 

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Investing

Magna Stock Has Fallen to Its 3-Year Low of $64: Is It Done Dropping? 

| Puja Tayal

Magna stock has fallen almost 50% from its all-time high and is now trading near its three-year low. Is the…

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Tech Stocks

Could Constellation Software Stock Reach $4,000?

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software stock has been growing steadily in the long term. Trading above $3,700, could it reach $4,000?

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Stocks: 1 to Buy and 1 to Avoid

| Puja Tayal

Not every high-yield stock is a buy. Get a holistic view of business operations, economics, and demand and supply environment…

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Tech Stocks

This Growth Stock Has Market-Beating Potential

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is showing signs of revival. However, this growth stock has the potential to give you market-beating returns.

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Tech Stocks

Here’s Why it’s Not Too Late to Buy BlackBerry Stock

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry stock surged 7% last week and is now trading above $4. Is it too late to buy the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stocks to Buy in May 2024: TSX Telecommunication Services Sector

| Puja Tayal

The telecommunication services sector is currently going through an upheaval. It is a good time to buy these stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Overlooked High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

When we talk about high-yielding stocks, energy and telecom giants pop up. Here are three high-yielding stocks you could consider…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Magnificent Dividend Stocks I Plan to Add to My TFSA in May

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for some dividend stocks for your May TFSA contributions? You might want to check out these two…

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