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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

2 TSX Stocks With Millionaire-Maker Potential 

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Do you want to be a millionaire? Investing in high-growth stocks can do the job. Read ahead to find out…

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Dividend Stocks

6.65 Percent Dividend Yield! A TSX Stock to Buy in May 2023 and Hold for 10 Years

| Puja Tayal

Are you geared for May investments? Here is a TSX stock you can buy now and lock in a 6.65%…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $800/Month

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You can build passive income using dividend investing. It is a systematic way to earn better returns while taking calculated…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks for May 2023 

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It is that time of the month when you decide which stocks to invest in. If you are seeking monthly…

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy If You’re Striving for $1 Million

| Puja Tayal

If you are looking to earn $1 million from investments, invest a portion of your portfolio in high-growth stocks with…

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Dividend Stocks

Higher Mortgage Payment Coming? Be Savvy About Using Stocks to Cover the Cost

| Puja Tayal

Your mortgage payments are about to rise, as renewal dates are near. Here’s how you can prepare for the higher…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $1,000/Month TFSA Passive Income in 13 Years 

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Earning $1,000/month in tax-free passive income is possible with a $6,000 annual investment if you use your TFSA to its…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Keep Buying Over the Next 5 Years

| Puja Tayal

The market uncertainty has created an opportunity to buy resilient stocks and book your place in a recovery rally and…

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Tech Stocks

2 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 5 Years

| Puja Tayal

The current market is an opportunity to buy magnificent growth stocks at a heavy discount and book your spot in…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 TSX Stocks for a Legit Shot at $1 Million in 20 Years 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build a $1 million TFSA portfolio? Here are two stocks that can boost your portfolio and…

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Dividend Stocks

I Keep Buying Shares of This Dividend Stock Hand Over Fist

| Puja Tayal

When you find a stock at the sweet spot of regular and growing dividends with lower stock price volatility, keep…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Continue Buying Shares of This Magnificent Dividend Stock Hand Over Fist

| Puja Tayal

Some dividend stocks give attractive passive income, encouraging you to keep buying more shares of those stocks. Here is one…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks Paying Big Income In A Bearish Market

| Puja Tayal

A bearish market is an opportunity to buy dividend stocks and lock in a higher yield generating big passive income…

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Tech Stocks

I’m Adding to This Stock I Bought in 2022

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A growth stock you bought in 2022 could be a buy even in 2023, as macroeconomic conditions have postponed the…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy During a Recession

| Puja Tayal

Are you prepared to buy growth stocks at heavy discounts? Here are two stocks to buy in a recession and…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Here’s a Diamond in the Rough Yielding Over 5.5 Percent 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for a dividend stock that's different from energy, banking, and utility stocks? Check out this diamond in…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $1,000 Per Quarter in Passive Income? 2 TSX Stocks That Do the Job

| Puja Tayal

Determine how much passive income you want to earn before investing. These two TSX stocks can do the job of…

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Dividend Stocks

Is It A Trap?! 3 TSX Stocks With Ultra-High Dividend Yields 

| Puja Tayal

Did you buy stocks offering ultra-high dividend yields of 7.5%, 8.5% or maybe 10%? Let’s see if these yields are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys

| Puja Tayal

Are fears of dividend cuts stopping you from buying high-yield dividend stocks? It’s time to add to these safer, no-brainer…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $1,000 in April to Make Easy Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

To earn $800 in monthly passive income, invest $1,000/month in stocks with +6% yields. Here’s how you can lock in…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 6 Percent in April 2023

| Puja Tayal

Have you made your April investments? Here are two Canadian dividend stocks that can give you 6% returns even in…

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Tech Stocks

I’d Aim For $1 Million Buying Just 5 To 10 TSX Stocks

| Puja Tayal

How many stocks does it take to earn $1 million? Not more than five to 10. Do thorough research before…

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Dividend Stocks

Need $500 in Passive Income Each Month? These 2 TSX Stocks Are Your Top Bets 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for $500 in monthly passive income? These TSX stocks offering a 5% dividend yield are good bets.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Here’s a Diamond in the Rough Yielding Over 6.5 Percent

| Puja Tayal

Among dividend stocks, this stock is underperforming due to business challenges. But it is a diamond in the making with…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Overlooked Dividend Stock (Yielding 8.8 Percent) to Buy in April 2023

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Several small-cap stocks are slashing dividends in a high interest rate environment. Amid this bearishness is an overlooked stock with…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks You’ll Want to Own in Tough Times

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Tough times are ahead, as liquidity dries up. These resilient dividend stocks can preserve your cash and give stable passive…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unjustifiably Cheap Dividend Stocks in Canada

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Rising interest rates pulled down prices of dividend stocks with strong fundamentals. It is time to buy these unjustifiably cheap…

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Investing

Why I Remain Bullish on Bombardier Stock

| Puja Tayal

Bombardier stock has surged 253% in nine months and is trading near its four-year high. But I am still bullish…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Stocks: A Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Get Rich

| Puja Tayal

High-interest rates are now affecting real estate. Two income stocks have dipped 30-40%, creating an opportunity to buy at heavy…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Heavyweight I’d Buy Over Whitecap Resources Stock Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Instead of investing in Whitecap Resources riding its cyclical peak, invest in this dividend heavyweight with growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks With a Dividend Bump Coming

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A fixed deposit can give you a fixed interest, but these stocks can give you a +4.5% dividend yield and…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest $400 with the prospect of converting it into regular cash flow for years? Then, these…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With This Unstoppable Dividend Stock

| Puja Tayal

Slow and steady wins the race. This stock beats the TSX with its steady dividend growth rate and price momentum.

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Tech Stocks

Nuvei Stock Skyrocketed 40.9% Last Month: Is it Still a Buy Today?

| Puja Tayal

Nuvei stock surged 40.9% when the entire market was bearish. Is this growth temporary or the beginning of a long-term…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock: How High Could It Go in 2023?

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy stock fell 17.6% in March after reaching a peak of $47.97. Is this the stock's 2023 high or…

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Dividend Stocks

Need $500 in Passive Income Each Month? These 2 TSX Stocks Are Your Top Bets

| Puja Tayal

A $375 monthly investment can earn you $500 in passive income each month through these dividend stocks. Here’s how.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Is a Genius Buy for Dividend Growth

| Puja Tayal

Here is a dividend stock to earn passive income that can beat inflation with its 7–10% dividend growth rate.

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Dividend Stocks

My Top No-Brainer High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy in 2023

| Puja Tayal

Has the 2023 market volatility put you in investing dilemma? Then invest in this high-yield dividend stock that is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Property Bubble Is Poised to Pop: How to Protect Your Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Rising interest rate have reduced Canada's house price by more than 15%. Will the Canadian property bubble burst?

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Investing

Got $3,000? Buy These TSX Stocks in Your TFSA

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest in stocks that fell due to short-term issues but whose long-term growth remains intact? Here…

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