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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

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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Tech Stocks

Is Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Stock the Next Target of Redditors?

| Puja Tayal

Is Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock the next target of Redditors? There is no other justification for its 280% jump and 15% slump.

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Tech Stocks

Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and This TSX Stock Have 1 Thing in Common

| Puja Tayal

Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and Redditors are driving the stock market momentum. One Canadian stock is basking on this momentum.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Why You Will Pay a Higher Income Tax in April

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offered cash benefits last year to help Canadians fight the pandemic. But these benefits will increase your 2020…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Make Big Moves This Week

| Puja Tayal

This week, many Canadian companies will release their earnings, and three stocks will see big moves. Here’s a preview. 

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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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