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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.

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Tech Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Be Prepared for a $268 Pay Cut in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada has made changes to Canada Pension Plan in 2021. These changes can impact your paycheck by as much…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash Benefit: Big Changes Coming to the $2,000/Month Recovery Benefits

| Puja Tayal

The CRA introduced recovery benefits to help Canadians live with COVID-19. It made changes to them per the recent developments.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Drops 12%: Is it Still a Millionaire Maker?

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock tumbled 12% as traders cashed out their profits. Has the pandemic rally faded? Is it too late…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Shopify Stock Fall 12% to $1,632 After a Bazooka Earnings?

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock fell 12% since its earnings release. Multiple factors are driving this correction. What should you do? 

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Increases $13,000 CRB to $19,000: What Should You Do?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the $500/week CRB by 12 weeks. Now all eligible Canadians can get up to $19,000 in…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Repay the CRA Cash Benefits: Check Your T4A Slip for Details

| Puja Tayal

It is time to repay some or all the CRA cash benefits you got last year. Here’s how you should…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Big Changes Coming to the Canada Child Benefit in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has made huge changes to the Canada Child Benefit in 2021. Your five-year-old child can get you as…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash Benefits: Parents Don’t Miss Out on the 1-Time $300 CCB/Child

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave many one-time benefits during the pandemic. If you are a parent and haven’t received the one-time $300…

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Tech Stocks

Which Is a Better Contrarian Buy: Air Canada or BlackBerry?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett and Prem Watsa are contrarian investors. Between Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB), which stock is a contrarian…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How 2021 Income Tax Brackets Will Impact Your Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has announced the 2021 income tax brackets. See how the new tax brackets will impact your 2021 tax…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market: Warren Buffett Shows Us How to Make Money

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett is making money -- crash or no crash -- because he doesn't waste time by timing the market.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Pay No Federal Tax on Income Below $13,800

| Puja Tayal

Do you know you pay no federal tax if your 2021 income is below $13,808? The CRA calls this tax-free…

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Dividend Stocks

Happy 65th Birthday: Don’t Miss the $615/Month OAS Pension

| Puja Tayal

Do you know Service Canada gives you $615/month in OAS pension when you turn 65? Learn more about this government-funded…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock at $24: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has surged 13% to $24 post-earnings. Will this rally send the stock to a $30 price?

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Coronavirus

This 5-Year Prediction of Air Canada (TSX:AC) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is back to its seesaw momentum. What goes up comes down. You will see why when…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: File Your Income Tax Returns in 3 Easy Steps

| Puja Tayal

The last date to file your 2020 income tax returns is April 30. You should prepare now with these three…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: The 2021 Changes Will Impact Your Paycheck

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada has revised the rates for the Canada Pension Plan. These changes will impact your 2021 paycheck in two…

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Tech Stocks

Be Prepared! The CRA Is Coming to Claw Back the $2,000/Month Stimulus Benefit

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave generous cash benefits worth $2,000/month to Canadians affected by the pandemic. Now, it will claw back these…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Miss the $456 GST Refund in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA encourages Canadians to file income tax returns. It helps the agency distribute cash benefits. Don’t miss the $456…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Tax Credits: Don’t Miss the $500 Canada Training Credit in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA keeps introducing new tax credits to keep up with the changing trends. One such benefit is the $500…

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Tech Stocks

Next GameStop! Is Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Redditors’ Choice?

| Puja Tayal

The Gamestop euphoria shocked everyone, as Redditors showed hedge fund managers the power of a short squeeze. Is Facedrive (TSXV:FD)…

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive Stock at $51: Should You Buy, Sell, Hold, or Short?

| Puja Tayal

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock has gone from $16 to $51 in less than two months. How do you make money on…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash Benefit: Don’t Miss Out on the $886 Refund

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has been accommodating and generous in giving cash benefits to Canadians during the pandemic. Don’t miss out on…

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Tech Stocks

The Stock Market: How to Turn a $30,000 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is a good place to get high returns. To convert $30,000 into $1,000,000, you need to invest…

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Tech Stocks

The Next FAANG: 1 High-Growth Tech Stock That Can Make You Crazy Rich

| Puja Tayal

Many FAANG stocks grew to trillion-dollar companies by pushing a global platform. This stock could be the Canadian FAANG. 

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Tech Stocks

Next Tesla! A Portfolio of High-Growth Stocks for Future Millionaires

| Puja Tayal

How do you become a future millionaire? Find the next Elon Musk, who is a visionary, who explores the possibilities…

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Tech Stocks

1 TSX Stock That Can Become the Next FAANG Acronym of the TSX

| Puja Tayal

Anyone who invested in the FAANG stocks back in 2010 is crazy rich today. Which stock has the potential to…

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Tech Stocks

Apple Car or Alphabet’s Waymo? This 1 Stock Is Future Foxconn of Automotive

| Puja Tayal

If you are bullish on automotive and enthusiastic about future cars, there is one stock that is a must-have in…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Big Changes Coming to Your 2021 Income Tax Bracket

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has revised the 2021 income tax bracket to adjust for inflation and income. See how this change will…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Burning $15 Million Cash Daily: Why Should You Care?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is burning $15 million cash daily, and it will only increase in the first quarter. Should you…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock on the $30 Trajectory?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock surged 5% post-2020 earnings. But are earnings the real reason for the bullishness?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Miss the $1,157 Age Amount Tax Credit in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Did you turn 65? Then you can reduce your federal tax bill by claiming the age amount tax credit of…

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Dividend Stocks

The Stock Market Generation Gap: Warren Buffett vs. Hedge Funds and Redditors

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is at a stage where three generations -- Warren Buffett, hedge funds, and Redditors -- are driving…

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Coronavirus

Have You Exhausted Your EI? You Can Get the $500/Week CRA CRB

| Puja Tayal

If you are regularly collecting EI, you will exhaust it by April. If you are still unemployed, you can claim…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: A 4-Step Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build a million-dollar portfolio? Here’s a four-step guide to portfolio building the Warren Buffett way. 

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Tech Stocks

How to Make a Million-Dollar Portfolio Without Giving Up a Night’s Sleep

| Puja Tayal

Did you make money in the GameStop short squeeze? Don’t rely on it to make a million-dollar portfolio. Here’s a…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Changes to Your Income Tax When You Turn 65

| Puja Tayal

If you have turned 65, you are eligible for three new CRA income tax credits – age amount, home accessibility,…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): My Prediction for 2021

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock started 2021 on a bleak note, as the second wave of pandemic reinstated travel restrictions. What's…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Did You Claim the $443 Emergency GST Refund?

| Puja Tayal

Did you claim the CRA’s $443 emergency GST refund? If not, you have until December 31 to file your 2018…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Steps to Make Your CERB/CRB Tax Free

| Puja Tayal

Last year, the CRA offered taxable CERB and CRB to those whose income was affected by the pandemic. You can…

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