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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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Retirement

Kickstart Your Retirement Plan at Age 35 With $10,000 to Begin

| Puja Tayal

Learn how to approach retirement planning in your mid-30s. It is never too late to start thinking about retirement.

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Stocks for Beginners

Under 35? Are You Keeping Pace With the Average Savings

| Puja Tayal

Are you saving enough? Explore insights about savings averages and tips to enhance your financial security, no matter your situation.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Years of Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the benefits of dividends in your investment strategy for achieving financial independence and security.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Top Bargain Stocks I’d Purchase Today 

| Puja Tayal

Learn the strategies of stock market winners who seek a bargain and focus on value rather than high stock prices.

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Dividend Stocks

The Hands-Off Way to Make Passive Income (Without an Airbnb)

| Puja Tayal

Learn how to achieve financial independence through passive income. Discover alternatives like REITs for stable earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

Smart Ways to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Limit in 2025 – All Year Long 

| Puja Tayal

Utilize the TFSA to make the most of your savings while navigating market volatility and seasonal investment opportunities.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Both: The Top Gold Stock and the Top Silver Stock to Buy in Canada

| Puja Tayal

Investigate the recent rally in silver and gold stock prices and the factors contributing to their appeal as a safe-haven…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Is Excellent, But I Prefer This Stock

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge continues to be a preferred choice for dividend seekers because of its low-risk model. But this stock offers better…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $30,000 Into $300,000 

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the steps to achieving a remarkable return on stock investments. Turning $30,000 into $300,000 is within reach.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TFSA Tactics Used by the Wealthy 

| Puja Tayal

Unlock the potential of your TFSA. Discover how smart contributions and withdrawals can enhance your financial planning.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Million-Dollar Blueprint: The Only Canadian Stock You’ll Need

| Puja Tayal

Long-term investing in this one stock can help you build a million-dollar portfolio with a $100,000 investment.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks That Deliver Income and Potential Capital Gains 

| Puja Tayal

Canadian stocks are known for their dividends. But some stocks give both income and capital gains, giving returns in all…

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Tech Stocks

Nvidia Is a Great Company, But I Think This Stock Is a Better Investment

| Puja Tayal

Nvidia is a millionaire maker riding the AI wave. But there are better investments in the AI space, as they…

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Dividend Stocks

Up 17.5% in August Alone, goeasy Is Catching Back Up With Investors 

| Puja Tayal

Understand the financial trends impacting goeasy as it rebounds with a 17.5% stock increase amid rising loan activity.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Whole 2025 TFSA Contribution Into This 5.75 Percent Monthly Passive-Income Payer 

| Puja Tayal

A 5.75% stock pays dividend every month and even increases it, making it an attractive investment for TFSA passive income.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lundin Gold Stock Rose 34% Last Month: A Flash in the Pan, or More to Come? 

| Puja Tayal

Lundin Gold stock price jumped 34% in August to its all-time high on the back of strong second-quarter earnings. Is…

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Bank Stocks

Up 10% Last Month, Is Bank of Montreal a Buy Now?

| Puja Tayal

Explore the Bank of Montreal's position in the Canadian banking sector and its recent performance in commercial loans.

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Bank Stocks

Why RBC Stock Soared in August?

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the key factors behind the August recovery in Canada, including consumer spending and banking performance.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Shares of Hudbay Minerals Zoomed 31% Last Month

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the factors driving Hudbay Minerals's stock increase. Explore copper mining and recent gold price effects on its performance.

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Tech Stocks

Telus Digital Gained 20% Last Month: Is the Stock a Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Telus Digital stock rallied 20% in August after an over-three-year downturn. Is this a sign of recovery or is something…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 11% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the story behind this dividend stock's 11% drop. Analyze the reasons for its earnings decline amid market changes.

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Retirement

It’s Not Too Late to Catch Up on Retirement Savings

| Puja Tayal

Did your retirement savings take a back seat and now time is not on your side? Here's how to play…

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Tech Stocks

Long-Term Investing: 2 Stocks That Could Turn $10,000 Into $100,000

| Puja Tayal

Can $10,000 become $100,000? Discover the power of long-term investing and the strategies to achieve remarkable returns.

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Dividend Stocks

These Are My 5 Favourite Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 

| Puja Tayal

Staying invested in these Canadian stocks can increase your long-term yield.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Top Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2025

| Puja Tayal

Discover four stocks primed for seasonal rallies or unique growth opportunities during the second half of the year.

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Dividend Stocks

If You Bought 100 Shares of High-Yielding BCE, This Is How Much Passive Income You’d Get in 1 Year 

| Puja Tayal

Discover how BCE's journey from telco to techno influences its dividend policy and overall market performance.

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Energy Stocks

8% Yield! A Canadian Dividend Stock With a Monthly Payout 

| Puja Tayal

An 8% annual yield in a dividend stock is rare. Here is the monthly payout you can get on a…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for Their Dividend Growth 

| Puja Tayal

Here are two stocks that could help you earn dividends that grow faster than inflation and increase the purchasing power…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy in August for Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Unlock the potential of passive income through consistent investing. Discover strategies to maximize your earnings today.

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Stocks for Beginners

What’s a Top Canadian Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now?

| Puja Tayal

The market is ripe for investments as August tariff uncertainty settles. It is time to buy this fundamentally strong stock…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade 

| Puja Tayal

Long-term investments in tech stocks can be rewarding if they grow with technological advancements and cater to customers' changing needs.

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Tech Stocks

The Smartest Growth Stock to Invest $5,000 in Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Smart investors invest in businesses using the stock price to analyze the perfect buying price. Here is a smart growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Pays Investors Every 3 Months Without Fail 

| Puja Tayal

Discover how Telus is managing challenges in the Canadian telecom sector while continuing to reward investors.

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Dividend Stocks

The Perfect TFSA Stock: 6.8% Yield Paying Cash Every Single Month 

| Puja Tayal

Convert your TFSA balance into a pension or alternate source of income with this 6.8% yield stock that pays cash…

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Retirement

The Pension Splitting Rules the CRA Is Cracking Down On

| Puja Tayal

Discover how pension income affects your taxes. Explore tax benefits like pension splitting for a comfortable retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $14,000 for Consistent Monthly Income 

| Puja Tayal

Learn how to generate consistent monthly income from investments with strategic use of your money and dividend stocks.

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Retirement

4 CRA Traps That Could Reduce Your CPP Payments

| Puja Tayal

Are you relying solely on CPP payments to get by in retirement? It could be a mistake, as the CRA…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Mistakes That Could Make TFSA Withdrawals Taxable

| Puja Tayal

The CRA’s tax benefits come with conditions. These mistakes can make the TFSA withdrawals taxable in a different scenario.

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Retirement

What Are Some Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits at Age 60?

| Puja Tayal

Know these misconceptions about CPP benefits and when you should claim at age 60.

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Stocks for Beginners

The 5 Best Stocks to Buy Now in August 

| Puja Tayal

August has presented opportunities to buy some seasonal and long-term growth stocks at the dip. Here are five stocks you…

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