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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

Dividend Stocks

Invest $500 Each Month to Create $256 in Passive Income in 2024

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Are you looking to get short-term returns from your investments? A $500 monthly investment can give $256 in passive income…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Possible to Retire on CPP Alone in 2024?

| Puja Tayal

CPP is not meant to replace your working income, but only to substitute for your basic needs. 

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Ready for Dividend Hikes in 2024

| Puja Tayal

While 2023 saw some dividend cuts, 2024 saw some dividend hikes. Resilient stocks proved they are your go-to stocks in…

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on Shopify? My Best Tech Stock to Buy and Hold

| Puja Tayal

There is always an opportunity cost. If that cost was Shopify’s 70% Santa Clause rally, consider a tech stock with…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 1,729 Shares of This Dividend Superstar for $10,300/Year in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Investing in stocks is a good way to generate passive income. All you have to do is stay informed about…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Canadian Utilities Stock Help You Become a Millionaire? 

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to be a millionaire and don’t know where to invest? Let's see how to choose the right…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Help Turn $20,000 Into $656 Every Quarter

| Puja Tayal

Do you have $20,000 in investing profits and don’t know which stock to buy? Here’s how you can convert it…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Stock to Invest in for February 2024

| Puja Tayal

It is time for your monthly investments. And the current market environment makes these three stocks good investments for February.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Puja Tayal

Canada’s telecom and real estate sectors have some magnificent dividend stocks that can grow your passive income along with inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 1,200 Shares in This Top Dividend Stock for $1,000 in Quarterly Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Are you planning your investments to build a stable cash flow? This dividend stock can give you a quarterly cash…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Down 19%: Should You Buy the Dip or Call it a Pass?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry stock fell 19% in five days to its 20-year low. Is this a market overreaction or the dip you…

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Investing

1 Growth Stock Down 40% to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Growth stocks are highly volatile, but could grow your money if you buy the right one near its low. This…

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Tech Stocks

If You Invested $10,000 in Constellation Software Stock in 2014, This Is How Much You Would Have Today 

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software stock is a favourite of long-term investors after rewarding them handsomely by compounding their investments.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 25% to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Many Canadian stocks recovered after bottoming out in October 2023. But this dividend stock is still down due to short-term…

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Energy Stocks

Here’s Why Brookfield Renewable Partners Is a No-Brainer Renewable Energy Stock

| Puja Tayal

Brookfield Renewable Partners is a renewable energy stock you can buy even when its peers struggle to survive in a…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s How You Can Use Your $7,000 TFSA Limit in 2024 

| Puja Tayal

The 2024 TFSA limit of $7,000 is an opportunity you don’t want to miss in a bearish market where you…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits at Age 60

| Puja Tayal

The CPP payout is a benefit every Canadian can avail of from age 60 or delay to age 70. Is…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Puja Tayal

The $7,000 TFSA limit has created an opportunity for long-term investing. Here are some dividend and growth stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Hands-Off Ways to Earn Handsome Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to earn handsome passive income for years to come? Here are two hands-off ways to build your…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Beat Inflation

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build a passive income portfolio that beats inflation? Consider the below strategy with these dividend stocks.

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Investing

What to Expect From Air Canada Stock in 2024?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada’s earnings recovered from the pandemic, but the stock continues to trade at pandemic levels. How does 2024 look…

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Tech Stocks

This Is the 1 Growth Stock to Buy Whenever You Can

| Puja Tayal

Growth stocks are volatile and give you the best returns when brought at the dip. But this low-volatility growth stock…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Be Worth More Than Shopify Stock by 2030

| Puja Tayal

Instead of buying Shopify stock at its 52-week high, these two tech stocks can give you better worth for your…

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Stocks for Beginners

2024: The Year to Make Your Money Work for You (Even if You’re New to Investing) 

| Puja Tayal

It is high time you put your money to work instead of spending all of it. And the best way…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in January 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to buy stocks you can be confident will give returns? Consider these three stocks on which I…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks to Help Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million

| Puja Tayal

How many years would it take to convert $100,000 into $1 million? It depends on the kind of returns your…

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Tech Stocks

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

| Puja Tayal

Those who invested in this tech stock before 2010 are now millionaires. Can it still make its new investors millionaires?

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Dividend Stocks

If You Invested $10,000 in Slate Grocery REIT Stock in 2014, This Is How Much You Would Have Today 

| Puja Tayal

Slate Grocery REIT is trading at a sweet spot. A $10,000 investment now can give you $950 in annual passive…

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Before a Bull Run

| Puja Tayal

Are you bullish on the stock market momentum this year? Here are a few growth stocks you might want to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock I Wouldn’t Touch With a 10-Foot Pole — and Here’s Why

| Puja Tayal

We discuss stocks worth buying. But it is also important to know which stocks to avoid. This one could be…

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Tech Stocks

Is Nuvei Stock a Millionaire Maker? 

| Puja Tayal

To become a millionaire, consider investing in high-growth stocks and have patience. Can Nuvei stock be your millionaire maker?

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Dividend Stocks

The 7% Dividend Stock Set to Dominate The TSX

| Puja Tayal

A Dividend Aristocrat caught in the bearish momentum last year is set to dominate the TSX in 2024. It is…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid in 2024 

| Puja Tayal

Looking at the market dynamics and macroeconomic outlook, here are a few stocks you could consider buying and one to…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will goeasy Stock Be in 3, 5, 10 Years? 

| Puja Tayal

goeasy stock has made a strong comeback from its two years of bear momentum. How does the future look for…

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Investing

Where Will Bombardier Stock Be in 3/5/10 Years? 

| Puja Tayal

Bombardier stock has surged six-fold in the last three years. What can you expect from the business jet maker in…

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software stock made a new all-time high, growing 55% in the last 12 months. Is it a buy, hold,…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 800 Shares in This Top Dividend Stock for $2,047 in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Passive income gives you regular earnings from multiple sources without working for it. This dividend stock is a good passive-income…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today 

| Puja Tayal

The start of 2024 brings optimism around real estate stocks, as investors expect interest rate cuts. Now is the time…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How To Earn $88 Per Month in Your TFSA Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has increased the TFSA limit to $7,000 for 2024. Your $7,000 can give you a monthly passive income…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Telus Stock Help You Become and Retire a Millionaire? 

| Puja Tayal

So you've been planning your investments around dividend stocks. But can a dividend stock like Telus make you a millionaire?…

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