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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

A 26% Jump: 3 Key Investor Takeaways From Lightspeed POS’s (TSX:LSPD) Q3 Earnings

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock jumped 26% this week on its best quarterly earnings. What can you expect in the current…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) CEO Sees Growth in the Post-COVID Economy

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock surged over 400% last year in the COVID economy. But will the stock grow in the…

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Coronavirus

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 One-Time Changes to Your 2020 Taxable Income

| Puja Tayal

There were many firsts for Canadians. The CRA distributed one-off benefits during the 2020 pandemic, which will impact your taxable…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Big Changes Coming to Your 2021 Paycheck

| Puja Tayal

The government agencies have made several changes to the benefits it gives to Canadians. Here I bring two changes to…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: File Income Tax Returns and Get Over $450 in a GST Refund in 2021-22

| Puja Tayal

The CRA updates its tax credits every year to adjust for inflation. File your 2020 tax returns on time and…

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Tech Stocks

Stock Market Crash, Market Rally and Short Squeeze: What’s Going On?

| Puja Tayal

The last 12 months saw the stock market crash, rally, and then do a high jump. What is driving such…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Short Squeezes: This Growth Stock Is Backed by Fundamentals

| Puja Tayal

Those who played the Bitcoin and the short-squeeze frenzy made big-time gains and losses. But fundamental investors won with this…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Miss the $2,071 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has updated its tax breaks for 2021. This year you can claim up to $2,071 in the basic…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA’s $1,157 Age Amount Tax Credit for 2021: No Senior Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives many benefits to seniors. One such benefit is the age amount in which the federal and provincial…

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Coronavirus

Got $1,000 to Bet? Buy These 2 Contrarian Stocks Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is seeing some parabolic movements. Are you looking to make short-term bets? Here are two contrarian stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Retail Investors vs. Hedge Fund: What Should You Do?

| Puja Tayal

Last month, Bitcoin grew by leaps and bounds as hedge funds poured in billions of dollars in it. And now…

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Tech Stocks

Earnings Season: The 2 Best Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy in February

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tech stock rally pushed stocks to sky-high valuation. But there will be a buying opportunity in February as…

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Tech Stocks

Down Came Reddit Users and Wiped BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) Stock Rally Out

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) 100% stock price rally was wiped out when subreddit r/WallStreetBets was banned. What should you do?

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Coronavirus

Vaccine Effect Fades: Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Dip to $15?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock fell almost 10% below the $20 mark as travel restrictions tighten. Will the stock drop to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Some tech stocks are moving on sentiments, making them risky investments. Amid this, two energy stocks present fundamental opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Big Changes Coming to Your 2020 Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tax season is coming. You better start preparing, as two big changes are coming to your tax calculation…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Avoid These 3 Mistakes While Filing Your 2020 Income Tax

| Puja Tayal

It’s time to gather essential information on your 2020 income tax filing. Don’t make these mistakes while doing your taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Tax Tips Can Save Seniors $3,400 on Their 2020 Federal Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offers many benefits to seniors. If you turned 65 last year, you can reduce your federal tax bill…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: 3 Big Changes Coming in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada has made some changes to the Canada Pension Plan. See how it will impact your CPP contribution, tax…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Slumps to Around $20: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has slumped to about $20, as the United States imposes travel restrictions similar to Canada. What…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Here’s How to Make Money From BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock

| Puja Tayal

If you'd invested $1,000 in BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock in December 2020, you would now have $2,250. See how you can…

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Tech Stocks

Turnaround Story of the Decade: Will BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Be the Next AMD?

| Puja Tayal

AMD showed the power of tech turnaround. Investors look at BlackBerry (TSX:BB) with hopes that it will be the next…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Doubling: What Are the Odds?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock tripled in the last 21 days on positive momentum. Can the stock double from this point?

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock’s 100% Rally Another Value Trap?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock suddenly doubled to as much as $18 in 20 days. Should you buy the stock at this…

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Investing

Top 3 EV Stocks to Buy in Joe Biden’s Presidency

| Puja Tayal

The new U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to reduce America’s carbon footprint. These EV stocks will play a major…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bitcoin Drops 20% — Warren Buffett Told You So

| Puja Tayal

When Warren Buffett says Bitcoin is “probably rat poison squared,” it is his 70+ years of experience in the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Will Grow Under Joe Biden’s Presidency

| Puja Tayal

Joe Biden has become the 46th president of the United States. His stance on clean energy will pave the way…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Travellers: No $500/Week CRB if You Flew International

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has come up with another way to reject your $500/week CRB application. You won’t get the benefit if…

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Dividend Stocks

January Stock Picks: Top 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $100

| Puja Tayal

This is the right time to lock in incremental dividend income for less than $100. You can beat inflation with…

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Dividend Stocks

Tax-Free Passive Income: How to Earn $13.5 Per Day in 2021 Sitting at Home

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic reiterated the need for multiple income sources. See how you can earn $13.5/day in passive income from the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Huge Changes Coming in Your Paycheck in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The year 2021 brings surprises to your paycheck. While your employer gave you little to no increment, the CRA increased…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Recovery Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Puja Tayal

History shows that stock grows at a faster rate when it is in a recovery phase. Make the most of…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2020 Tax Breaks: Working From Home Can Get You a $400 Tax Deduction

| Puja Tayal

For the 2020 tax year, the CRA introduced a new $400 temporary tax deduction for all Canadians who worked from…

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Tech Stocks

Let the E-Commerce War Begin: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. Amazon

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic encouraged big brands to establish their online presence. This has put Shopify (TSX:SHOP) against Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) in the…

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Tech Stocks

It’s a Terrible Decision to Buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP) at $1,500

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) was the highlight of 2020. Short-term uncertainty clouds its long-term growth, making it a terrible buy at $1,500.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2021 Changes: Did You Travel Abroad? No CRB, CRSB, or CRCB for You

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has recently added a new requirement for the CRB, CRSB, and CRCB. You won’t get these benefits if…

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Coronavirus

CRA Benefits: Do Former Air Canada (TSX:AC) Employees Qualify for CRB?

| Puja Tayal

Recently, Air Canada (TSX:AC) cut another 1,700 jobs. Will these employees qualify for the CRA’s $2,000/month CRB?

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Coronavirus

Is Another Crash Coming for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

| Puja Tayal

Canada’s air travel restrictions just went from bad to worse. Will 2021 bring another crash for Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock?

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Dividend Stocks

2021 CRA Benefits: Got a Child? You Can Get up to $570/Month

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives many tax-free cash benefits to parents. One of those benefits is the Canada Child Benefit that can…

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Tech Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) vs. Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Will Demand Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Shopify (TSX:SHOP) are at the crossroads with no clear site on what 2021 holds for them.…

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