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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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Dividend Stocks

5 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in April With a $6,000 TFSA Contribution

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for good stocks to invest in through your TFSA? Here are five top stocks for a well-diversified…

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Tech Stocks

Third Wave: Will the CRA Extend the $400 Home-Office-Expense Deduction for 2021?

| Puja Tayal

The third wave of the pandemic is deadlier than the first, The government needs to take strict steps. Would 2021…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy the Dip: Enbridge (TSX:ENB)

| Puja Tayal

The rule ‘buy the dip sell the rally’ looks simple but difficult to implement. But with Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), you only…

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Tech Stocks

Got $2,000? 1 TSX Stock to Buy Now and Forget

| Puja Tayal

Do you wish to buy a stock you can forget, and when you see it after several years, there is…

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Dividend Stocks

Got Your First Job? 3 Things You Should Know About Your Salary Deductions

| Puja Tayal

Did you just get your first salary? Your employer must have made a few deductions. Find out about these salary…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the CRA Extend the Tax-Filing Deadline Amid the 3rd Wave?

| Puja Tayal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is concerned about the third wave of the pandemic. Like last year, will the CRA extend…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy in the Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic

| Puja Tayal

The third wave of COVID-19 pandemic has once again opened opportunities to buy virus stocks before they rally to great…

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Coronavirus

How Will 2021 Unfold for Transat A.T. After Its Adios with Air Canada?

| Puja Tayal

Did you hear the fate the Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) deal met? What’s next for Transat? 

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Emergency Portfolio: 1 Resilient Stock to Buy in April

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is prepared for the third wave of the pandemic. You should prepare for emergencies by investing in a…

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Dividend Stocks

ATTENTION Taxpayers: Avoid CRA’s 5% Penalty on Your 2020 Income Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

Did you file your income tax returns? If not, then don’t delay and file them before April 30 to avoid…

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Tech Stocks

Air Canada: 3rd Wave of the Pandemic Approaching in 5, 4, 3…

| Puja Tayal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned about the third wave of pandemic, and it is spreading fast. How will it…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Benefit From the 2020 Income Tax Interest Relief

| Puja Tayal

The deadline for tax filing is approaching. File your income tax returns before April 30 and avail of the CRA's…

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Tech Stocks

Did You Turn 19? The CRA Will Credit a $456 Cash Benefit if You File Your Returns

| Puja Tayal

If you are employed and earn less than $13,229, you do not pay any federal tax. Instead, you get the…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Is the Dip Over?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock completed two months of rally and plateau momentum. Is the dip over, or is it the…

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Tech Stocks

CRA’s COVID Benefits: How to Save Your Stimulus Money From the CRA Clawback

| Puja Tayal

The CRA can claw back the COVID-19 benefits under certain circumstances. With the right strategy, you can max out stimulus…

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Dividend Stocks

2 CRA Tax Credits That Can Make Your 2020 COVID-19 Benefits Tax Free

| Puja Tayal

The CRA’s BPA tax credit and age amount tax credit can make your 2020 COVID-19 benefits of the CERB and…

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Tech Stocks

This Million-Dollar Canadian Stock Could Build the Future Apple Car

| Puja Tayal

Apple is looking to venture into autonomous vehicles. If it succeeds, this Canadian company could build the future Apple car.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks I Would Buy With $500 in April

| Puja Tayal

The stock market saw some correction in March, creating a buying opportunity. Buy these two Canadian stocks in April at…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Filing: How to Read the T4 Slip?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA issued a T4 slip before March 10. This year’s slip is different as it includes the COVID-19 benefits.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: A Heads or Tails Probability?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is hovering in the middle. It has a 50-50 probability of shooting to a new high…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Add U.S. Stocks to Your TFSA Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

The CRA allows you to invest in U.S. stocks using the TFSA. But there is a way to invest, as…

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Dividend Stocks

Portfolio Management: 3 Ways to Avoid Losing Money in the Stock Market

| Puja Tayal

Many investors lose money in the stock market. But a well-balanced portfolio can mitigate the risk of losing money. 

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Tech Stocks

Top 2 Stocks to Buy in the March Stock Market Pullback

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is seeing a pullback, as lockdowns are easing in some countries and tightening in others. It's time…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: No News Is Bad News

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock moves on the back of news. When there is no news, it is bad news as…

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Tech Stocks

ATTENTION Investors: A 30% Discount on Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is down 30% from its all-time high. Is it one of those robins you buy at the dip…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Reduce Your Taxable Income by Working From Home

| Puja Tayal

Did you know the CRA allows you to deduct the expenses you incur in running a home office? It has…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Save Your $615/Month OAS From the CRA Clawback

| Puja Tayal

Did you turn 65 this year? Are you planning to claim the Old-Age Security (OAS) pension? Then you should read…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to File Your First Tax Returns at Age 19

| Puja Tayal

The tax season is here. If you turned 19 last year, this is your first time filing income tax returns.…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA’s $1,984 BPA Tax Credit Is for All Canadians

| Puja Tayal

Some CRA benefits are for all Canadians above 19, irrespective of their income and marital status. Here's how to monetize…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Can Good PR Please Investors?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is resorting to good public relations to keep investors hopeful as the threat of the third wave…

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Tech Stocks

Top 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Buying the dip is an age-old strategy for long-term investors. These two stocks can double your money if you buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Can You Get Both CEWS and the CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is offering COVID-19 benefits at individual and business levels. You may qualify for the CEWS and the CRB,…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy the Dip? Facedrive (TSX:FD)

| Puja Tayal

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock has dipped 54% from its February high after the hype around Steer faded. Should you buy the…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Big Changes Coming to Your Finances in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Every year, the CRA makes changes to its benefits to adjust for income and inflation. But in 2021, it introduced…

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Tech Stocks

Increase Your Income and Reduce Your Tax With 2 CRA Tax Credits

| Puja Tayal

Technology has created the need for a more skilled workforce. The CRA is offering tax benefits that can increase your…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s $3,130 Tax Benefits for 2020: No Senior Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA’s COVID-19 benefits left many seniors behind. But these two tax benefits will leave no senior behind. 

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Claim up to $17,100 in CRB in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the CRB to 38 weeks. You can get a maximum of $17,100 as benefits payments in…

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Dividend Stocks

Did You Turn 65? The CRA Makes Big Changes to Your 2020 Income Tax Returns

| Puja Tayal

At the age of 65, a new chapter of your life begins. In this chapter, the CRA gives new cash…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $500 in 2021

| Puja Tayal

A market correction is a right time to buy quality stocks. A $500 investment in these stocks can give you…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks Now and Hold Them for a Decade

| Puja Tayal

Do you know that dividend compounding is more powerful than compounding interest? And you can unleash this power with two…

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