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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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Tech Stocks

Claiming CPP at 60 (Even If You Don’t Need It Then) Could Be a Better Bet: Here’s Why 

| Puja Tayal

Is claiming a CPP payout at 60 a good decision? It depends on your financial situation. See if any of…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 4,521 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $260/Month in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

You can lock in a 9% yield while this dividend stock trades at a discount. It can boost your monthly…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $301 in Super-Safe Monthly Dividend Income? Invest $20,000 in These 2 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Can a one-time investment pay you for decades to come while keeping your investment intact? It is possible with dividend…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stock Ideas (That Aren’t Nvidia) to Dip a Toe Into AI Investing 

| Puja Tayal

There are more fishes in the sea of AI other than Nvidia. Here are a few investing ideas to get…

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Tech Stocks

Opinion: These Are the Top Canadian AI Stocks to Buy 

| Puja Tayal

Does Canada have AI stocks? There are plentiful tech stocks that are leveraging the AI potential to drive growth.

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Tech Stocks

3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

You don't need to shell out $500 to $1,000 to get exposure to the AI revolution. A $200 investment can…

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Tech Stocks

My 3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stocks for August 2024

| Puja Tayal

The biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom are semiconductor stocks, as chips lay the foundation for parallel computing used for…

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Tech Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for Decades

| Puja Tayal

Canada may not have direct AI semiconductor stocks, but you can invest in these stocks using AI to improve business…

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Tech Stocks

How to Invest in AI (Artificial Intelligence) If You’re New to Tech Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Are you new to tech stocks and excited about AI but not sure where to start? Let us begin with…

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on Nvidia’s Run-Up? My Best AI Stock to Buy and Hold

| Puja Tayal

Nvidia stock jumped 700% in the AI frenzy. If you missed this run-up, you could hop onto the growth of…

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Tech Stocks

Safe Ways to Invest in the AI Revolution

| Puja Tayal

Are you worried about missing out on the AI revolution because of your risk-averse nature? Here is a safe way…

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Tech Stocks

3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now 

| Puja Tayal

The tech stock selloff in the last few days has created an opportunity to buy these AI semiconductor stocks at…

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Dividend Stocks

These 8% Dividend Stocks Could Actually Beat the Market This Year

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for stocks that can give you market-beating returns? Buying into the dip of these dividend stocks can…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Can Help You to Get Richer in 10 Years

| Puja Tayal

Companies that will stay relevant and thrive in a dynamic business environment can make you richer 10 years from now.

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Investing

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

| Puja Tayal

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!

| Puja Tayal

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

| Puja Tayal

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? 

| Puja Tayal

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?

| Puja Tayal

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

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