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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 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now 

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Do you have $500 in hand but don’t know where to invest? Here are five stocks you can buy confidently…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend All-Star I’d Buy Over Shopify Stock Any Day 

| Puja Tayal

2024 is the year to rebalance your portfolio. You can book profits from growth stocks like Shopify and lock them…

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Investing

3 Things About Bombardier Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

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Bombardier started the new year with a 4% correction. Is it a reason to panic or an opportunity to cease?…

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Tech Stocks

Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $100,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade 

| Puja Tayal

A decade is a short time to earn $1 million. To make up for the time, you need to invest…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify: Buy This Magnificent Tech Stock Instead 

| Puja Tayal

Are you hoping for Shopify stock to replicate its last two-month rally? Then consider buying this tech stock instead of…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn an $1,800 Annual Income on an $1,800 Investment

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for passive income? Consider investing the amount you want to earn for 12 years in dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Help Turn $20,000 Into $1,400 Every Year 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to convert $20,000 profit or saving into $1,400 annual passive income for decades? These stocks are worth…

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Investing

What to Expect From the TSX in 2024

| Puja Tayal

The TSX ends 2023 with hopes of a return to normalcy in 2024. What surprises could next year bring for…

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Dividend Stocks

4 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 

| Puja Tayal

The start of 2024 is an opportune time to buy dividend stocks on the dip and lock in higher yield…

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Dividend Stocks

2023 in Review: Best and Worst Performing TSX Stocks

| Puja Tayal

2023 had its best and worst-performing TSX stocks. Some sectors rallied and some fell. Here’s the year in review.

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Tech Stocks

Hurry! 1 CRA Benefit to Claim Before December 29 

| Puja Tayal

Before you say goodbye to 2023, check up on all deadlines. You can claim this CRA benefit in your 2023…

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Investing

3 FHSA Shares to Buy Before the End of the Year

| Puja Tayal

As the calendar year changes, it is time to rebalance your portfolio and get exposure to some growth shares.

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Investing

A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Spectacular Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

2024 is set to welcome a bull market, as interest rates begin easing. It’s time to buy some spectacular growth…

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Energy Stocks

How I’d Invest $250 a Month to Target a $4,433 Yearly Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Building a passive income portfolio early can be rewarding. A $250 monthly investment can give you a $4,400 annual passive…

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Investing

3 Reasons I’m Buying Magna Stock Today 

| Puja Tayal

Magna stock is gaining momentum, as short-term headwinds fade and the market environment improves. Here’s why I am bullish on…

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Dividend Stocks

Post-Pandemic Dividend Performers: Canadian Stocks Leading the Way

| Puja Tayal

Post-pandemic, some Canadian stocks became top dividend performers. But are these stocks still a buy, or is it time to…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Poised to Have a Big Month in December 2023

| Puja Tayal

Momentum is building up in TSX stocks this December as holiday season consumer spending improves. Three stocks are poised for…

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Tech Stocks

Buy the Dip: 3 TSX Stocks and ETFs Worth Your Attention

| Puja Tayal

As the year nears the end, it is time to buy some stocks and ETFs at the dip and book…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn Passive Income With This 7.6%-Yielding Dividend Stock 

| Puja Tayal

A 7.6% dividend yield is generally opportunistic when dividend stocks are down. But what if you could lock in a…

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Tech Stocks

The ABCs of Diversifying Away From SPY Stock for Canadians Investing in the U.S.

| Puja Tayal

If SPY stock is your only country-level diversification, you are missing out on some opportunities. Here are the ABCs of…

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Dividend Stocks

Adjusting Your Portfolio for the New Normal: Higher Interest Rates in Canada

| Puja Tayal

The 5% interest rate is here to stay until the second half of 2024. It's time to adjust your portfolio…

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest $1,000 in growth stocks that can give you double-digit growth? Consider these stocks ahead of…

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Tech Stocks

Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $50,000 in These 2 Stocks and Wait a Decade 

| Puja Tayal

Investing to earn $1 million in a decade requires high-growth stocks. If you are willing to take risk, these stocks…

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Investing

Down 34% in 8 Months, Is Bombardier Stock a Buy Today? 

| Puja Tayal

Is the stock a buy at less than $50 a share?

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is Better: A >7.5% Dividend Yield or Bond Yield?

| Puja Tayal

Rising interest rates made bonds attractive. But should you consider a risky dividend yield or stick to a low-risk bond…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Lessons From Warren Buffett on Investing on the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Investing in the dip may not for every stock. Here are investing lessons from Warren Buffett, who is known for…

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Dividend Stocks

Is a >10% Dividend Yield a Good Deal in a High Interest Rate Environment?

| Puja Tayal

Dividend stocks are considered relatively safer than growth stocks. But what does >10% dividend yield mean to shareholders?

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Dividend Stocks

Where Smart Money is Going as Canadian Interest Rates Climb

| Puja Tayal

The interest rate climb is nearing its end. Smart investors are using this trend to invest in stocks with an…

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Dividend Stocks

What Is Wrong With Canada’s REITs?

| Puja Tayal

Are you wondering whether to hold or sell the REITs that have put your portfolio in the red? Here’s what…

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Dividend Stocks

The Maximum CPP Payout Probably Won’t Be Enough for You: Here’s How to Supplement it With Your Own Pension Fund

| Puja Tayal

If you are solely dependent on CPP for retirement, it is time rethink that. Consider building your pension fund before…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Gold Stocks the Answer to Canada’s Growing Interest Rate Dilemma?

| Puja Tayal

Gold price surged to its six-month high as market expects growing interest rate to ease from next year. How can…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks in Canada for November 2023

| Puja Tayal

November brings holiday season cheer for retail stocks. And this time, e-commerce stocks made a difference.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $538/Month

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build a TFSA portfolio that earns you $538 in monthly passive income? Here is an investment…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $333 a Month to Target a $6,000 Yearly Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Today, your TFSA annual contribution is $6,500 in 2023. What if TFSA could pay you a similar amount in yearly…

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Dividend Stocks

Pensioners: 2 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Today for TFSA Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Are you worried your pension might not be sufficient to meet your daily expenses? Boost your TFSA passive income with…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’ll Be Buying Hand Over Fist in November 2023

| Puja Tayal

In the last two years, November has brought some negative surprises for the market. Break this trend with two evergreen…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Popular Stocks That Could Cut Their Dividends

| Puja Tayal

Companies with debt are feeling the pinch of decade-high interest rates. Many have cut their dividends, and some are at…

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Dividend Stocks

With a 7% Dividend Yield, Is it Time to Buy BCE Stock? 

| Puja Tayal

BCE stock is down 14% in a year, even after it grew dividend by 6% in 2023. Is the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

The Future of Dividend Investing: Trends and Predictions for Canada 

| Puja Tayal

Now is a good time to boost your dividend portfolio, as these stocks could recover from their lows in 2024.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada stock jumped 10% from its October dip. Yet it trades below $18. Is it an opportune time to…

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