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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

Tech Stocks

A $100 Bet: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy in the May Dip

| Puja Tayal

What can you buy for $100? Here are two high-growth stocks available at a cheap price thanks to the stock…

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Tech Stocks

What Do Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Have to Say About Bitcoin?

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin -- you can love it, you can hate it, but you can’t ignore it. Gates and Buffett are BTC…

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Tech Stocks

This 5-Year Prediction for Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Does Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock have more growth potential? You take the call after looking at its five-year prediction. 

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Tech Stocks

3 Top 5G Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The 5G momentum is bigger than you think. It can create a futuristic city 20-30 years down the lane. Ride…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Is a Better Buy: Bitcoin or Gold?

| Puja Tayal

The fiscal stimulus package has injected too much fiat money into the economy. This has pushed many investors towards gold…

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Investing

Which Is a Better Buy – Bitcoin or Dogecoin?

| Puja Tayal

The recent pullback of Dogecoin price got crypto investors thinking. They are bullish on crypto, but which crypto – Bitcoin…

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Coronavirus

What Do 1st-Quarter Earnings Say About Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock surged over 3%, as its earnings show a slowdown in cash burn and recovery in operating…

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Coronavirus

Is Bitcoin a Good Alternative Investment?

| Puja Tayal

People who invest in gold are now looking at Bitcoin as an alternative investment. Here’s what you should know about…

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Tech Stocks

Which Stock Has Better Fundamental Upside: BlackBerry or Facedrive?

| Puja Tayal

Are you worried about a tech bubble? Then you should look at internet stocks for their fundamental upside and not…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5-Year Prediction for Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will release its first-quarter earnings on May 7. But this five-year prediction on Enbridge might surprise you. 

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock: The Dip You Have Been Waiting for

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock dipped 24% from its February high and is continuing to fall. Is this dip an opportunity…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): The Pullback Before May 7 Earnings

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is falling ahead of its first-quarter earnings on May 7. Is this a pullback before a…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention: The CRA Will Cut Your CRB to $300/Week in July

| Puja Tayal

The government is extending the CRB to 50 weeks. But some of the extended CRB is $300/week instead of $500/week.…

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Tech Stocks

This 5-Year Prediction for BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is in a tough spot since 2007. But if you look at it as a software startup, this…

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Dividend Stocks

Turning 40? 2 TSX Stocks to Balance Your Risk-Reward

| Puja Tayal

There is no age for investing. At 90 Warren Buffett is still investing. If you are turning 40, here are…

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Tech Stocks

What Does the Future Hold for BlackBerry (TSX:BB)?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock price has taken a hammering of late. Is this the right time to invest in it with a…

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Coronavirus

CRA 2020 Tax Filing: Don’t Miss the $400 Home Office-Expense Deduction

| Puja Tayal

Are you filing your 2020 tax returns? Avail of the CRA's $400 home office expense deduction by filing Form T777S. 

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Tech Stocks

CRA Tax Filing: Don’t Miss the $8,000 Childcare Expense Tax Deduction

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tax-filing deadline is here. If you are a parent who paid for childcare expenses, you can claim up…

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Dividend Stocks

Avail the CRA 2020 Income Tax Interest Relief: File Now Pay Later

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving an interest relief offer of file now pay later. You can pay your 2020 tax dues…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Keep Getting the $8,033 Canada Child Benefit

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving up to $8,033 in the Canada Child Benefit, including a special $1,200 CCB. Here’s how you…

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Coronavirus

Could Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Upcoming Earnings Push the Stock to $30?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is wavering ahead of first-quarter earnings on May 7. What could set the path for a…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Do You Qualify for the $75 Digital News Subscription Tax Credit?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has introduced a $75 digital news subscription tax credit available till 2024. Make the most of the benefit…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: A $2,071 Basic Personal Tax Credit for All Canadians

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives you many tax credits. While every tax credit has eligibility criteria, the basic personal tax credit is…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Diversified Stock Portfolio With $500

| Puja Tayal

It takes $500 to build a diversified portfolio that minimizes risk and maximizes returns. Here are five stocks under $50…

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Dividend Stocks

Beware: The CRA Might Delay Future CRB Payments by 8 Weeks

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has warned Canadians to file their income tax returns by April 30 or face an eight-week delay in…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Days Left to Lock in a $456 GST Refund

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has set the income tax filing deadline on April 30. You have three days to file your returns…

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Tech Stocks

Are You Self-Employed? Don’t Miss the CRA’s Income Tax Dates

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has set the 2020 income tax-filing deadline for self-employed workers on June 15. It is offering many benefits…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: $1,157 Age Tax Credit for All Seniors in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has a treat for all seniors who turned 65 this year. An age tax credit can reduce your…

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Coronavirus

A Bailout Is Half the Battle Won: What’s Next for Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is rising after the bailout. But the battle is only half won. There are more challenges…

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Investing

How to Make Money From Bitcoin Volatility

| Puja Tayal

Nothing beats the volatility of crypto. But unlike equity, Bitcoin's volatility is difficult to map. How to make money from…

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Coronavirus

Portfolio Diversification: 2 Momentum Stocks to Buy in April

| Puja Tayal

Portfolio diversification is not about having multiple stocks, but variety of stocks. Add variety to your portfolio with momentum shares.

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Down 20%: Is This the End of the 2020-2021 Crypto Frenzy?

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin's price has been falling on undue attention it attracted from the CRA. Is this the end of the crypto…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Down 20%: 2 Canadian Bitcoin Stocks for Your TFSA

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin fell 20%, as the crypto profits caught the taxman's attention. But you can avoid taxman's eyes and still invest…

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Dividend Stocks

5 TSX Stocks Paying More Than 5% Dividend

| Puja Tayal

Are you a dividend seeker? Then here is a well-diversified portfolio of five stocks to lock in a dividend yield…

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Coronavirus

How to Make Money From Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is rallying, as investors cool down after the bailout overreaction. How do you make money from…

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Energy Stocks

How to Outperform the Stock Market With These 2 TSX Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Whenever you think of investing in the stock market, two things come to your mind. Is my money safe? Can…

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Coronavirus

Will $32 Be the New Normal for Air Canada (TX:AC) Stock?

| Puja Tayal

The bailout brings some degree of financial stability for Air Canada (TSX:AC). Would it have the same impact on the…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Did You Claim a Ticket Refund for Cancelled Fights?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is giving ticket refunds as part of the bailout package. Is this is a win-win for travelers,…

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Coronavirus

My 5-Year Prediction for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Post Bailout

| Puja Tayal

The future of Air Canada (TSX:AC) is becoming clear day by day. In the airline's five-year prediction, recovery has replaced…

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Dividend Stocks

Countdown Begins: File 2020 Income Tax in 10 Days and Avoid CRB Delays

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 income tax filing deadline is just 10 days away. Timely filing can also ensure timely CRB payments. 

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