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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Now the Cheapest Company on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

A lot of stocks have gone on sale the last few weeks but this top long-term pick was already extremely…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This 9% Dividend Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

The market has been overreacting the last few weeks, selling off a number of stocks and creating numerous opportunities for…

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Dividend Stocks

5G Investing Opportunity: Here Is the Best TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

The introduction of 5G will be one of the best investing opportunities in the last decade, so don't wait too…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 9.3%

| Daniel Da Costa

Consider these three high-yield dividend stocks, offering investors some of the best bang for their buck on the TSX.

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Dividend Stocks

2020 Stock Market Crash Survival Guide

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are five tips to help you survive the next market crash and position your portfolio for long-term investing success.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What to Do if the Stock Market Crash Gets Worse

| Daniel Da Costa

If the market crash continues to get worse over the next few weeks and months, do this to ensure you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Value Stocks to Buy in March

| Daniel Da Costa

After an eventful past week in markets, there are a number of high-value stocks on the TSX, creating major opportunities…

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Dividend Stocks

Last Week’s Stock Market Crash Was Warranted, but it Was Also an Overreaction

| Daniel Da Costa

When markets fall as fast as they did last week, naturally, the rapid decline induces a lot of fear and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here’s Why Gold Stocks Sold Off This Week and What You Should Do About it

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold is supposed to be a safe-haven asset that increases in value when there is economic trouble, so how is…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 ETFs to Protect Your Capital During This Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

If you aren't prepared for a market crash the effect it has on your portfolio could be tragic. Help strengthen…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession vs. Market Crash: Which Is Worse for Your investments?

| Daniel Da Costa

Market crashes and recessions are two different phenomena that have a lot of similarities. Here's how they will each affect…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Here’s Which Stocks You Should Be Selling

| Daniel Da Costa

Market crashes can create a lot of confusion for investors wondering what to do with their investments. Most investors should…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Loving This Market Crash and You Should Too

| Daniel Da Costa

Market sell-offs like what we've seen the past week present investors with a great opportunity — to buy high-quality stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s How Many Stocks You Need to Diversify Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to diversifying your investment portfolio, the optimal number of stocks may surprise you. It's important that you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: Start Investing as Early as Possible

| Daniel Da Costa

Saving and investing should be a priority for everyone, considering time is one of the most important factors when it…

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Investing

Millennials: 5 Ways to Help Save the World — and Make a Profit

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of ways to get involved and make an impact, helping to make the world a better…

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Dividend Stocks

Defence or Growth? 1 Stock Providing Both

| Daniel Da Costa

As market volatility grows it can be difficult to decide whether to buy a growth or defensive stock, so consider…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Consumer Staple Stock to Protect Your Portfolio From a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Having a portfolio that is robust and can weather market storms is one of the major keys to long-term investing…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 6 Days Left for 2019 RRSP Contributions

| Daniel Da Costa

If you still want to contribute to your RRSP to receive a tax credit for the 2019 tax year, you…

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Energy Stocks

Why You May Not Want to Contribute to Your RRSP in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Contributing to your RRSP has some benefits, but there are also some drawbacks. Make sure you're aware of all the…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Dos and Don’ts to Never Forget

| Daniel Da Costa

Keep these important tips in the back of your mind any time you make an investment decision to ensure the…

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Much Money You Need to Retire in Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

Retirement planning can be tricky, and complicating matters worse are all the estimates you have to make to budget for…

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Dividend Stocks

2020 RRSP Deadline: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

The RRSP deadline for the 2019 tax season is fast approaching, so here are two top dividend stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top TSX Stocks About to Report Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Three of the best Canadian stocks are reporting earnings this week, which could potentially impact the TSX, depending on how…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investing: How to Become a TFSA Millionaire

| Daniel Da Costa

Use the TFSA and this simple tool to buy top stocks like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), to grow and…

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Dividend Stocks

2020 RRSP: 2 Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

With the deadline to contribute to your RRSP for the 2019 tax year right around the corner, here are two…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget 2% Interest: Buy These 2 Index ETFs Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are earning 2% interest or less on your savings, it's likely that you're actually losing value to inflation.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Will Do Well in a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking to add protection to your portfolio, consider these three top TSX stocks that can be expected…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Avoid This Major Mistake in Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

You've worked your whole life to save and invest your money for retirement, so be sure to avoid this major…

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Investing

3 TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian growth stocks all have major upside potential, capable of providing massive returns to investors who get in…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget High-Risk Stocks: Buy These 3 Dividend Aristocrats for Long-Term Success

| Daniel Da Costa

Buying high risk stocks, or trying to make a large amount of money in a short amount of time is…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: The Best TSX Stock To Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of opportunities for investors to buy attractive TSX stocks today, however none like this turnaround company…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This TSX Gold Stock Is Up More Than 115% in the Past Year

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold investments continue to heat up as uncertainty creeps into the market, giving top gold stocks like Equinox Gold Corp…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Rental Properties: 2 Real Estate Stocks to Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

Rental properties are a great way for investors to earn extra income, but they can come with a lot of…

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Investing

2 of the Top TSX Stocks From Earnings Season

| Daniel Da Costa

Both these high-growth companies have been top performers so far in 2020, and as long as they can continue their…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Reasons Your Portfolio Is Underperforming the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing can be difficult for a number of different reasons, but make sure you aren't making these three common mistakes…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Devastating Retirement Mistakes You Need to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to investing in the stock market, reducing mistakes is always key, but for retirees, avoiding these blunders…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into $1 Million in Just 25 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is the perfect millionaire-maker investing account, so stick to a disciplined long-term strategy and buy top long-term stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 2 Key Ways to Pay Less Taxes on Your Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

Take advantage of these easy-to-implement investing habits in order to save yourself thousands of dollars in taxes over the course…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Fortis: These 2 Utility Stocks Are Best in Class

| Daniel Da Costa

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of the top Canadian utilities, but these two TSX titans are even more attractive for…

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