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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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Tech Stocks

Watching This 1 Key Metric Could Help You Beat the Stock Market 

| Puja Tayal

To beat the stock market, buy the dip and sell the rally. While you can’t time the market, this metric…

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Automated vehicles
Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Is a Top Stock to Buy Right Now, but Only if You Believe This 1 Thing

| Puja Tayal

Trading closer to its 20-year low, Blackberry stock is a top stock to buy if you believe in the company’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Down 8.6%, This Magnificent Dividend Stock Is a Screaming Buy 

| Puja Tayal

This magnificent dividend stock is trading at its 10-year low due to some headwinds. Its 8.1% dividend yield makes it…

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Dividend Stocks

This Passive-Income All-Star Just Increased its Dividend by 9.6% 

| Puja Tayal

Shout out to dividend seekers. This stock increased its dividend by 9.6% and has the potential to keep growing the…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Won’t Touch This 13% Yielding Dividend Stock With a 10-Foot Pole

| Puja Tayal

If you are considering investing in high-yielding dividend stocks, look beyond the yields into their ability to sustain those dividends.

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Top TSX Stocks

5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA 

| Puja Tayal

Are you planning your TFSA portfolio for 2024? Here are a few stocks you can buy at the dip and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 6.2% to Buy and Hold Forever 

| Puja Tayal

A magnificent dividend stock has slipped 6.2% year to date, creating an opportune time to buy and make for the…

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Tech Stocks

1 Super Tech Stock (Besides Nvidia) to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024

| Puja Tayal

Nvidia stock surged 83% in a year to its all-time high. Besides Nvidia, this super tech stock is also worth…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Make You Richer in 2024

| Puja Tayal

2024 could see some uptick in stocks towards the end of the year as Bank of Canada cuts interest rates.…

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Caution, careful
Investing

2 Stocks I’d Avoid in 2024 

| Puja Tayal

Not all stocks are a buy. Sometimes, a good stock is trading at a premium due to market noise. It…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Slipped 7% After Earnings: Is it a Deal — or Danger?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada stock fell 6.5% after reporting stellar earnings for 2023. What made investors bearish on the airline?

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Tech Stocks

Should You Wait Till 70 To Claim CPP Benefits?

| Puja Tayal

You can earn the maximum CPP payout if you wait till 70 to claim the benefit. But is the wait…

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Tech Stocks

This Growth Stock Is Down 26%: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Puja Tayal

While many growth stocks took to the sky after the December 2023 earnings, this one growth stock fell 26%. Should…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss This Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Lock in a 9% Dividend Yield

| Puja Tayal

Is your passive income portfolio earning a decent dividend yield? Here is an opportunity to boost your portfolio with a…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Invested $10,000 in BCE Stock in 2010, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

| Puja Tayal

There are many ways to earn money from the same stock. Here are three ways to invest $10,000 in BCE…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Is at a 20-Year Low: Is it a Buy?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry has been through several ups and downs. But this time, the stock is at its 20-year low. Is this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investors: What to Expect From Canada’s Real Estate Market in 2024

| Puja Tayal

What does 2024 hold for Canada’s real estate market? Let's find out from Nathan Levinson of Royal York Property Management.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Tech Stocks Under $20 Per Share

| Puja Tayal

Tech stocks are known for making millionaires. While it is difficult to identify them, these two tech stocks, each under…

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value for money
Energy Stocks

Easing Oil Prices Reduce Cenovus Energy’s Q4 Earnings  

| Puja Tayal

Cenovus Energy’s fourth-quarter earnings show the effect of easing oil prices. The stock is down 17% from its high. Is…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 31% to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Buying the dip has its advantages – lower downside risk and higher probability of growth. In a dividend stock, you…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 1389 Shares in This Magnificent Dividend Stock for $135/Month in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

It is never too early to build a passive income portfolio. Your first-year paycheque or a side hustle can pay…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Average CPP Payout at Age 60 Enough to Retire?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA declares average CPP payout for age 65. And if you claim the benefit at 60, you could lose…

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

| Puja Tayal

Got $1,000? Here are two no-brainer stocks to buy now at their lows and start getting immediate returns of $75.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold’s 2023 Earnings Surge 200%: Is It a Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Barrick Gold’s stock price continues to trade low despite a 200% surge in its earnings. What should you do?

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Dividend Stocks

This is the 8th Wonder of the World, According to Albert Einstein: Utilizing it Correctly Can Help Make Saving for Retirement an Absolute Breeze

| Puja Tayal

Those who understand compound interest know its power. It can convert $30,000 into $6,000 in annual retirement income.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits at Age 65

| Puja Tayal

Your decisions set the course for your retirement. Let’s discuss if claiming CPP benefit at 65 is a good decision.

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Missing Out on This Stock’s Monster Dividend Raise?

| Puja Tayal

Many dividend stocks raised their dividends this year, but this one stock increased it by a whopping 7.1%. Don’t miss…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $7,000 in 2024

| Puja Tayal

The $7,000 TFSA limit in a bear market is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to invest in good dividend aristocrats at a…

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Tech Stocks

Struggling Dye & Durham Stock Slips 10% After Earnings: Bargain or Beware?

| Puja Tayal

The earnings season has not been good for companies with debt. Dye & Durham stock slipped 10% after a flat…

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Path to retirement
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Hacks to Make $379 Per Month in Retirement

| Puja Tayal

Retirement doesn’t have to be scary. You can still maintain your lifestyle with a few hacks that could give you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for February 2024

| Puja Tayal

Begin your investing journey with these five Canadian stocks while they trade at their lows. You could gain in an…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

For a Shot at $5,000 in Annual Passive Income, Buy 1,975 Shares of This TSX Stock

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to earn steady income? While there is no certainty in stocks, this stock can give you a…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $10,000? That’s All the Start-Up Funds You Need to Get Money for Doing Nothing 

| Puja Tayal

Have you been delaying long-term investments for later? Investing money while you are working can help money work for you.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn $20,000 Into $256/Month to Help With Monthly Expenses

| Puja Tayal

A one-time investment of $20,000 can pay for two to three bills for decades while increasing your investment amount. Here’s…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks Under $50 New Investors Can Buy Confidently

| Puja Tayal

Are you new investor looking to start small before buying stocks trading in hundreds and thousands? You could consider these…

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Energy Stocks

How Long Would It Take to Turn $20,000 Into $100,000 With TSX Dividend Stocks?

| Puja Tayal

TSX dividend stocks can convert a one-time $20,000 investment into $100,000 if you make your dividends work for you. Let’s…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Income Stocks (>6% Yield) to Buy in 2024

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to earn income from stocks? Here are three income stocks that are offering yields of more than…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 CRA Benefits Most Canadians Can Grab in 2024 

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has enhanced some of its benefits in 2024. Here’s how Canadians can make the most of these benefits.

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Stock Market

Better Buy in February 2024: Constellation Software Stock vs. Canadian Utilities Stock

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software and Canadian Utilities are evergreen stocks. Are you confused about which stock to buy in February? This article…

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Investing

Want to Get Richer? 2 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to get richer? Make your money work for you by investing in these stocks with immense long-term…

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