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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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Dividend Stocks

For $658/Month in Passive Income, Buy This Much of 1 Stock

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build a passive-income portfolio? Disciplined investment in this stock is enough to secure a $658 monthly…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks Under $50 to Buy in August 2023 

| Puja Tayal

It is time for your monthly investments. August is a good time to buy tech stocks, as the market gears…

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Dividend Stocks

Sell (and Take Your Profits!) These 3 Stocks Before They Fall

| Puja Tayal

The market could reverse its course for some stocks in August. It is time to sell these inflated stocks and…

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Stocks for Beginners

How Much Money You Have to Make to Get the Maximum CPP Payout

| Puja Tayal

Do you know the maximum CPP payout in 2023 is $1,855? See how much money you should make to get…

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Dividend Stocks

Hoping to Retire? Don’t Miss the CPP Benefits Increase

| Puja Tayal

The CPP benefits are increasing by as much as 50%. See if you qualify for the maximum increase and secure…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Quit Work and Live Only Off Dividends?

| Puja Tayal

40 years of work life is a long time. You can give up working before that. Here’s how you can…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn $10,000 Into $1,473 of Annual Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Do you know a one-time investment of $10,000 can earn you an annual passive income of $1,473 if you harness…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $300 a Month?

| Puja Tayal

Are you still relying on one income source? It's time to diversify. Here’s how much you need to invest to…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss the Upcoming CPP Contribution Increase in 2024

| Puja Tayal

Your CPP contribution will increase in 2024 if your annual income is high. See your CPP calculation from next year…

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Dividend Stocks

My Favourite TSX Stock to Buy for Immediate Income

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to earn immediate income from investments as early as September 2023? Then check out this income stock.

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Tech Stocks

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Constellation Software Stock in 2003, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software stock has grown steadily for two decades and continues to grow even now. Here is how much you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Retire Fearlessly: TFSA Stocks to Build Your Wealth Ahead of Time 

| Puja Tayal

If you start early and invest in growth stocks through a TFSA, you could build wealth and retire ahead of…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Stocks: A Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Capture Ridiculously High Yields

| Puja Tayal

These income stocks are trading at bargain prices. Now is an opportune time to lock in a dividend yield of…

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Investors: How Apple Stock Can Be the Core of Your Portfolio 

| Puja Tayal

Living in Canada, you can get the returns of Apple stock in your TFSA. Here’s what this stock can do…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Aristocrat I’d Buy Over Suncor Stock

| Puja Tayal

Are you considering adding to your Suncor Energy pool? Then check out this dividend aristocrat that gives higher passive income…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 4,235 Shares in This TSX Dividend Stock for $438 Per Month in Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for a passive-income source that gives a monthly paycheck? Then consider buying shares of this dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement on Your Mind? These Dividend Stocks Should Be, Too

| Puja Tayal

If retirement is on your mind, here is a guide to help you through the planning not only for income…

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Investing

If You’d Invested $2,500 in Bombardier Stock in 2020, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Puja Tayal

If you'd invested $2,500 at the start of Bombardier’s turnaround story and stuck with the stock through its turbulence, you…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks to Buy This Month — and 1 to Avoid

| Puja Tayal

The market reversed this year in favour tech stocks. Move with the market flow. Buy those at their lows and…

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Dividend Stocks

Secure Your Golden Years by Investing in These 2 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Want to avoid investing your retirement savings in risky stocks? These stocks generate inflation-beating income while keeping risk low.

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Stocks for Beginners

Which TSX Stock Is Best to Buy Today?

| Puja Tayal

Every stock has its returns and risks. Consider the one that aligns with your goals. See if this TSX stock…

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Tech Stocks

Hive Stock Just Surged 108%: Is It a Buy Today?

| Puja Tayal

Hive stock surged 108% in a month as it took steps to monetize on the AI boom. Is this stock…

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Tech Stocks

The 1 Tech Stock I’d Buy Over Shopify Today

| Puja Tayal

Shopify stock almost doubled this year over AI frenzy. Instead of buying Shopify at its high, buy a stock whose…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Boost Your CPP Without Increasing Your Taxable Income 

| Puja Tayal

If CPP is your only retirement savings, you might want to revisit your investments and make room for this tax-free…

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Dividend Stocks

Accelerate Your Retirement Savings With These TFSA Stocks 

| Puja Tayal

Are you late with your retirement planning? Then, it is time to accelerate your retirement savings with these TFSA stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Secure Your Dream Retirement: CPP Maximization and TFSA Passive-Income Blueprint 

| Puja Tayal

The CRA starts planning your retirement with your first salary through the CPP contribution. When will you start retirement planning…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Titans Clash: BlackBerry vs. Constellation Software Stock

| Puja Tayal

Tech stocks are not always risky. Volatile BlackBerry and steady Constellation Software can give your portfolio the right diversification.

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Energy Stocks

Tesla Stock and Canadian Clean Energy: A Power Duo for Sustainable Investing 

| Puja Tayal

Are you bullish on Tesla for its sustainable solutions? Then, you will like this stock and its potential to make…

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Tech Stocks

3 Emerging TSX Tech Stocks: Revolutionizing Industries

| Puja Tayal

Technology has disrupted industries and made their investors rich. Which emerging tech stocks have the potential to revolutionize industries?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Canadian Mining Stock Is a Hidden Gem 

| Puja Tayal

Mining stocks can be a gem if the metals they mine are scarce and in demand. This one Canadian mining…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Zoomed 7.4% in 1 Day! Is It a Buy Now?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry stock jumped ~18% after the company released its first-quarter earnings. What was in the earnings that made investors bullish?

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Investing

4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in July 2023

| Puja Tayal

Early signs show July could be a strong month for TSX stocks. Now is a good time to buy fundamentally…

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Dividend Stocks

The Ultimate Retirement Game Plan: Optimizing CPP Benefits and TFSA Returns for Financial Freedom

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build an ultimate retirement game plan that can tackle unpleasant surprises and give you financial freedom?…

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Tech Stocks

AI Investing 101: How to Choose the Right Stocks for Your Portfolio 

| Puja Tayal

Most tech companies you know are tapping the AI boom. But which stocks are making money from generative AI? Let’s…

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Tech Stocks

Make Your Money Work Harder: Why Canadian Investors Should Seek Growth in U.S. Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Your money grows steadily with Canadian stocks. But you can give it a boost by investing in the growth of…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $2,500 in BCE Stock in 2003, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Puja Tayal

Often times you come across stocks that you can buy and hold forever. And BCE is one such stock. Let's…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 568 Shares in This Top Dividend Stock for $210 Per Month in Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

If you haven’t yet started building multiple sources of income, it’s a good time to start with this dividend stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

How To Earn a TFSA Paycheque Every Month and Pay No Tax On It

| Puja Tayal

Your TFSA has a $6,500 contribution limit but no withdrawal limit. Start preparing for a monthly TFSA paycheque on which…

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Pays You Monthly and Currently Yields 8.4%

| Puja Tayal

Energy stocks have been on a decline in the last two months. Now is a good time to buy this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,000 to Invest? 2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 

| Puja Tayal

Here are some exciting growth stocks you can buy and hold for the next five to seven years and grow…

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