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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

Passive Income: How To Earn Nearly $500 Per Month In Your TFSA Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for some stability in a volatile market. Here is a method to consider if you aim to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Deals You Won’t Want to Miss 

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It is better to be prepared for the worst. These dividend deals can pay you regular passive income in any…

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Investing

Discover the Hidden Gems on the TSX: 2 Stocks With High Growth Potential 

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The TSX has some stocks with significant growth potential backed by strong fundamentals. Look at financials instead of stock prices.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Invest for $250 Monthly in Retirement

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Don’t just rely on CPP for retirement income. Diversify across savings accounts to be well prepared to retire in any…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock on Recovery Rally: Should You Buy?  

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Air Canada stock has surged 20% in less than a month. Is this stock a buy at the current level…

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Energy Stocks

A Green Energy Trio Poised to Dominate the Canadian Market

| Puja Tayal

Invest in the future of energy with this green energy trio. These stocks could become your passive income companion in…

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Dividend Stocks

Telecom Titans: A Trio of Canadian Companies Leading the 5G Race

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest in the 5G revolution? Canadian telecom titans are a good investment option for dividend seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

For a Shot at $5,000 in Annual Passive Income, Buy 807 Shares of This TSX Stock

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to earn passive income from stocks? This table can get you started on determining how much, when,…

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Investing

Are Airline Stocks a Good Buy in May 2023?

| Puja Tayal

Airline stocks are gaining traction, as oil prices begin to cool. Is May a good time to buy airline stocks…

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Energy Stocks

Better Dividend Buy: TransCanada Stock or Enbridge Stock?

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to add more to your Enbridge and TransCanada stocks but can't decide? Look at this comparison to…

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Energy Stocks

Get In On the Action – How to Invest In the Hottest Trends Now

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to make a fortune from stock markets? Then you have to invest in the hottest trends that…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Surged 14% in 3 Days: Is the Stock a Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock surged 14% after the airline revised its 2023 earnings guidance. Is the worst over for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $1,000 Every Month?

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to earn $1,000/month in passive income but don’t know how much to invest and where? Then, this…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks I’d Buy With a $6,500 TFSA Contribution

| Puja Tayal

Are you wondering how to invest your $6,500 TFSA contribution in the 2023 market volatility? Here are some stocks to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner’s Guide to Canadian Stocks: Top Investment Choices for 2023!

| Puja Tayal

It is a great year to begin investing in Canadian stocks. The overall economic weakness has made some top investments…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $500/Month

| Puja Tayal

When the stock market is uncertain, having stable TFSA passive income keeps you motivated to stay invested.

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs You Can Safely Buy Even When the Housing Market Does Whatever

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian housing market currently has bearish momentum. In these uncertain times, two REITs are a safe buy at a…

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Dividend Stocks

FHSA Savings Made Easy: Invest in These Popular Canadian Companies

| Puja Tayal

The dream of owning your own house is closer. Here’s how you can invest and make the most of the…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Puja Tayal

Is inflation eating up your retirement income? Preserve your retirement savings. Instead grow your TFSA passive income with these stocks.

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks With Millionaire-Maker Potential 

| Puja Tayal

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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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $800/Month

| Puja Tayal

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 

| Puja Tayal

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 

| Puja Tayal

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

| Puja Tayal

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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