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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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Investing

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

Fears of a recession are pulling down growth stocks. But a contrarian stock is rising, making it a buy this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About the Stock Market? 3 Companies to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

| Puja Tayal

The current bearishness in the market has created an opportunity to buy fundamentally strong stocks that are trading near their lows due…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Is Super Cheap and Pays a Monster Dividend 

| Puja Tayal

The stock market pulled some dividend stocks closer to their 52-week lows. Now is a good time to lock in…

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Dividend Stocks

My Favourite Investing Ideas on the TSX Today 

| Puja Tayal

Today’s TSX is an opportune time for investing ideas to flourish. Buy the dip, sell the rally is the universal…

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Energy Stocks

TC Energy Stock Is Down 18%: Here’s Why it’s a Buy on the Dip

| Puja Tayal

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) stock fell 18% in a month after the Keystone oil spill. Is this Dividend Aristocrat a buy…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $1,000 and Get $7,200/Year in Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

You can earn the passive income you desire by doing a reverse calculation. What you need is regularly investing for…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA – Invest $5,000 in These 3 Stocks and Get $547 in Passive Income Every Year

| Puja Tayal

The bear market has created an opportunity to invest $5,000 in dividend stocks at a cheap price and earn $547…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Utility Stocks to Earn Passive Income for Years 

| Puja Tayal

Utility stocks fell as rising interest rates impact their profits. It is time to buy high-yield stocks and earn passive…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Smart Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for Monthly Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Entering an uncertain 2023 with a smartly diversified portfolio of uncorrelated stocks can give monthly passive income and capital growth.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $500 in December to Make Easy Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

December has cast a bear spell on the stock market, with two passive income stocks trading near their 52-week low.…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Real Estate Dividend Stock for a Decade of Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Being a landlord never goes out of fashion. The real estate industry has a new-age landlord in the form of…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Invest $400 in These 2 Stocks for a Legit Shot at $1 Million 

| Puja Tayal

What is your game plan to grow a $1 million stock portfolio? Here’s the tortoise technique of winning the race…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Market With This Unstoppable Dividend Stock

| Puja Tayal

Fears of recession haunt the market. This unstoppable stock can help you beat the market with 6.5% dividend yield and…

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Energy Stocks

1 Leading Passive Income Stock I’m Buying Hand-Over-Fist Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

The TSX market saw a correction in December as Canadian energy stocks plunged. Now is the time to buy this…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn Passive Income for Years With This Dividend Aristocrat

| Puja Tayal

A dividend aristocrat keeps your investment relatively stable, and a regular and growing dividend keeps passive income coming for years.

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Tech Stocks

How to Turn a $500 TFSA or RRSP Into $50,000

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to convert a $500 TFSA into $50,000? A little discipline and patience can help you achieve it.…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $100,000: Here’s How

| Puja Tayal

The stock market can convert a $1,000 regular investment into $100,000 without making too risky bets. Here’s a simple strategy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks Offering Big Income in a Bearish Market

| Puja Tayal

A bear market is the time to buy dividend stocks and lock in long-term income. Here are two stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Generate $500 in Passive Income Each Month

| Puja Tayal

Instead of letting the stock market control your earnings, take control. Earn stable passive income with this strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Stocks to Buy for Fast-Growing Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

In this economy, you need a passive income that grows fast enough to beat inflation in any situation. These two…

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Tech Stocks

Selling Losers Before 2023? Buy These 2 TSX Stocks With the Proceeds 

| Puja Tayal

There is one month to 2023. Now is the time to sell your loss-making stocks, take the tax advantage, and…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Generate $200 in Passive Income Each Month

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to earn $200 in monthly passive income by investing $200/month? Here’s how you have to go about…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Buy in December and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

The year 2022 is going out in a bearish mode. Here are some stocks to buy in December at a…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Still Invest in Canadian Energy Stocks This Year?

| Puja Tayal

Canadian energy stocks are closer to their 52-week highs even when oil prices dipped below US$80. Should you invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ultra-High Dividend Stocks With Once-in-a-Decade Low Prices

| Puja Tayal

Buying dividend stocks at decade-low prices can give you long-term passive income and capital growth. Don’t miss this opportunity.

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Turn $1,000 Into $5,000 by 2027

| Puja Tayal

The bear market has created a sale for growth stocks. The recovery rally plus secular trends could give you fivefold…

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Investing

Retirement Investors: 3 TSX Stocks That Could Rally With the Economy 

| Puja Tayal

Always buy stocks you are bullish on when they trade below their 52-week highs. A recovery rally can enhance your…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Stocks To Earn Passive Income Even in a Recession

| Puja Tayal

Investors are coping with 2023 recession fears differently. Some are investing in stocks that can create long-term passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $900 in 3 Stocks and Get $220 in Monthly Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Rising inflation and interest rate hikes are crippling economic growth in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It’s time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs: A Ridiculously Easy Way to Increase Your Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Now is a ripe time to invest in higher yielding Canadian REITs. Here's how to easily increase your passive income…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock up 43%: Is it Time to Sell?

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is up 43% and trading closer to its 52-week high. Is it time to sell or…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Invest $400 in These 2 Stocks for a Legit Shot at $1 Million

| Puja Tayal

A $400 monthly investment in a stock can give you a chance to make $1 million. Here’s how you can…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $1,000 in Passive Income Every Year? Buy These 2 Stocks Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to earn $1,000 in passive income annually with a $1,000 investment? Here’s how you can do that.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millions of Investors Lose Money in Stocks: Don’t Be Them (Here’s How) 

| Puja Tayal

Don’t be among the 90% of investors who lose money in the stock market. Here’s how you can make money…

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Stocks for Beginners

$10,000 Invested in These Stocks Could Make You a Fortune Over the Next 10 Years

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to make a fortune? Then you have to give time in the market. Here are a few…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $10,000 Into $100,000: Here’s How

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to earn $100,000 from stock market investing? Here are three simple rules to earn 10-fold returns on…

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Energy Stocks

Algonquin Stock Loses 30% in 2 Days: Is the Market Overreacting?

| Puja Tayal

A 30% dip is not new in 2022, but it was the first time happening to a utility stock. Is…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bargain TSX Stocks Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows

| Puja Tayal

Buy when others are selling. It’s time to act and buy two bargain stocks trading near their 52-week lows after…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $10,000 and Get $500/Year in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to invest in stocks to get passive income? For that, you need smart diversification. Here’s how to…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $2,000 in 2 Stocks and Get $3,000 in Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Can an investment in stocks now boost your passive income by 1.5x? Here is a dividend reinvestment strategy that can…

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