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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

Investing

Value Investors: 1 Canadian Turnaround Stock That You Won’t Regret Buying

| Puja Tayal

Value stocks are boring. They are risky on the face of it. But if you know where to look, you…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $252/Month Tax-Free for Life

| Puja Tayal

The market dip has created an opportunity to earn $252 a month in TFSA passive income. Here’s what you have…

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Stocks for Beginners

How Rising Interest Rates, Inflation, and Recession Impact Stocks  

| Puja Tayal

This year is not lucky for stocks due to rising interest rates, inflation, and a looming recession. How can you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With High Dividend Yields

| Puja Tayal

Does your portfolio comprise income-generating stocks? It’s time to revisit your dividend stocks and up the yields in this bearish…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate: 2 Small-Cap Income-Generating Stocks to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

Rising interest rates are slowing property price growth, which has made real estate investing more affordable. Here are two small-cap…

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Investing

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Fell Over 25% in a Month: What’s Your Next Move?

| Puja Tayal

Cineplex stock fell more than 25% to a new 52-week low despite reporting its first positive net income on August…

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Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock to Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Puja Tayal

The market is avoiding growth stocks amid economic weakness. Now is the time to buy this one growth stock and…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Puja Tayal

The best way to multiply your money is to add the right growth stocks to your diversified portfolio, and hold…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) Stock Fall 25% in a Month?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock fell 25% after rising 26%. What is causing this volatility? How can you benefit from it?

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Small Caps to Buy Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

Small-cap stocks can be rewarding but they carry higher risk. Here are two small-caps to consider that have growth potential…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: 3 Amazingly Cheap Infrastructure Stocks (With >5% Yield) to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

While real estate and infrastructure may not be affordable, the stocks are. Here are three cheap infrastructure stocks to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $30,000 in 2 Stocks and Get $300,000 + $16,000 in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Make money work for you. A $30,000 investment in two stocks could earn you $300,000 plus $16,000 in annual dividends…

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Stocks for Beginners

1st-Time Investors: 4 Top Stocks to Buy in September

| Puja Tayal

As a new investor, the stock market can be intimidating, with so many options to choose from. Here are my…

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Energy Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks I’m Buying in This Volatile Market

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian stock market remains volatile as it braces for more interest rate hikes. This creates an opportunity to buy…

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Energy Stocks

Could Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Accelerate Its Dividend Growth Rate?

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) slowed its dividend growth during the pandemic. As the energy sector recovers, could Enbridge accelerate dividends?

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Dividend Stocks

If I Were a Landlord: A (8%-Yielding) REIT That Pays Cash Every Month 

| Puja Tayal

Canada's property market is hot, with prices growing exorbitantly. The TSX has REIT options that can give you a distribution…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High Dividend Stocks to Buy in September

| Puja Tayal

Do you love dividends? Then you are in for a treat in September as these two high dividend-yielding stocks trade…

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Dividend Stocks

Build Your Retirement Portfolio: 2 RRSP Stocks to Buy in September

| Puja Tayal

Have you started planning for retirement? Even if retirement is a long way off, the time to start investing is…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Steps to Financial Independence: Earn, Save, Invest, and Repeat 

| Puja Tayal

Many people dream of being financially independent but lack in saving and investing. Here are four steps to get closer…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Top TSX Stocks That Pay Dividends Monthly

| Puja Tayal

Wouldn’t it be nice to get monthly income without working? This passive income can’t replace working income, but can support…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA: 2 Unbelievably Cheap Stocks Under $50 That Could Double Your Money 

| Puja Tayal

The tech bubble burst has created an opportunity to buy some growth stocks at cheap prices. You can buy these…

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Stocks for Beginners

1st-Time Investors: Now Is the Best Time to Buy 2 Growth Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Timing the market is not possible. But the market dip is an opportunity to buy growth stocks you want to…

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Dividend Stocks

Little-Known Ways to Earn an Additional $50 a Month (From Dividends) 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to make some additional money? Here are a few ways to earn $50 a month and even…

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Tech Stocks

1 Crypto-Related Growth Stock That Made Contrarian Investors Rich 

| Puja Tayal

The crypto bubble burst made contrarian investors rich, while those who hodled through the bubble lost. Should you hodl this…

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Investing

Suncor Energy and Air Canada Stock: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell? 

| Puja Tayal

Do you have Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) stocks in your portfolio and don’t know what to do?

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Investing

2 Top Stocks You Can Still Buy for Under $20 a Share

| Puja Tayal

You don’t have to shell out hundreds of dollars to buy a stock. Some good growth and dividend stocks are…

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Investing

Why Did Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Surge Over 75% in a Month?

| Puja Tayal

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock has surged over 75% in last 30 days after strong second-quarter earnings. Is it a buy at…

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Tech Stocks

$1,000 Invested in Constellation Software Stock Would Be Worth This Much Today

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is trading above $2,000 today. Why this stock is so expensive, and is it worth buying?

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Stocks for Beginners

Grow Your $2,000 and Get $160 Income, Too: Buy 2 TSX Stocks Now

| Puja Tayal

What if a stock can give both dividends and growth? You can have your cake and eat it too with…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Landlord: Top 2 REITs (With Monthly Dividends) I’d Buy and Forget

| Puja Tayal

You can be a landlord and earn monthly dividends for the rest of your life. All you need is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Being Lazy Pays: Compound Your Passive Income With 2 Dividend Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Do you know that dividend stocks can help you generate wealth in the long term through the power of compounding?…

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Stocks for Beginners

1st-Time Investors: 2 Cheap Canadian ETFs to Buy for Financial Freedom 

| Puja Tayal

Investing for the first time but don’t know where to start? Here are two cheap Canadian ETFs that can grow…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $4,000? 4 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The macroeconomic environment is tense but investing can be simple. Here are four stocks to buy now and book your…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks With Unbelievable Staying Power 

| Puja Tayal

Amid economic uncertainty, investors look for stocks that can thrive in any crisis and grow long term. Here are two…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About Stagflation? 2 Canadian Stocks for All Market Cycles 

| Puja Tayal

Stagflation delays economic recovery. You can keep your portfolio stagflation ready with these Canadian stocks that are suitable for all…

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Dividend Stocks

An 8%-Yielding REIT That Pays Cash Every Month 

| Puja Tayal

Dividend stocks have caught investors’ attention amid rising inflation. Here is a REIT that gives an 8% yield in 12…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap TSX Stocks I’d Buy for Monthly Dividends Ahead of a Recession

| Puja Tayal

Are concerns of inflation and recession stressing you out? Here are two stocks that can pay you monthly dividends during…

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Dividend Stocks

Let it Snow! 2 Energy Stocks to Warm Your Portfolio With Regular Income

| Puja Tayal

Canadian energy companies will benefit from competition amid a tight liquified natural gas supply. Here are two dividend-yielding energy stocks…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Down 40% in 5 Months?  

| Puja Tayal

The gold price is falling, even though inflation has peaked at a 40-year high. Is it a good time to…

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Energy Stocks

Are Canadian Natural Gas Stocks the Next Suncor Energy? 

| Puja Tayal

Natural gas prices are touching the roof as Russia reduces its gas supply to Europe. Now is the time to…

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