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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

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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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock’s 100% Rally Another Value Trap?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock suddenly doubled to as much as $18 in 20 days. Should you buy the stock at this…

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Investing

Top 3 EV Stocks to Buy in Joe Biden’s Presidency

| Puja Tayal

The new U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to reduce America’s carbon footprint. These EV stocks will play a major…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bitcoin Drops 20% — Warren Buffett Told You So

| Puja Tayal

When Warren Buffett says Bitcoin is “probably rat poison squared,” it is his 70+ years of experience in the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Will Grow Under Joe Biden’s Presidency

| Puja Tayal

Joe Biden has become the 46th president of the United States. His stance on clean energy will pave the way…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Travellers: No $500/Week CRB if You Flew International

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has come up with another way to reject your $500/week CRB application. You won’t get the benefit if…

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Dividend Stocks

January Stock Picks: Top 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $100

| Puja Tayal

This is the right time to lock in incremental dividend income for less than $100. You can beat inflation with…

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Dividend Stocks

Tax-Free Passive Income: How to Earn $13.5 Per Day in 2021 Sitting at Home

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic reiterated the need for multiple income sources. See how you can earn $13.5/day in passive income from the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Huge Changes Coming in Your Paycheck in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The year 2021 brings surprises to your paycheck. While your employer gave you little to no increment, the CRA increased…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Recovery Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Puja Tayal

History shows that stock grows at a faster rate when it is in a recovery phase. Make the most of…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2020 Tax Breaks: Working From Home Can Get You a $400 Tax Deduction

| Puja Tayal

For the 2020 tax year, the CRA introduced a new $400 temporary tax deduction for all Canadians who worked from…

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Tech Stocks

Let the E-Commerce War Begin: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. Amazon

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic encouraged big brands to establish their online presence. This has put Shopify (TSX:SHOP) against Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) in the…

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Tech Stocks

It’s a Terrible Decision to Buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP) at $1,500

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) was the highlight of 2020. Short-term uncertainty clouds its long-term growth, making it a terrible buy at $1,500.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2021 Changes: Did You Travel Abroad? No CRB, CRSB, or CRCB for You

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has recently added a new requirement for the CRB, CRSB, and CRCB. You won’t get these benefits if…

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Coronavirus

CRA Benefits: Do Former Air Canada (TSX:AC) Employees Qualify for CRB?

| Puja Tayal

Recently, Air Canada (TSX:AC) cut another 1,700 jobs. Will these employees qualify for the CRA’s $2,000/month CRB?

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Coronavirus

Is Another Crash Coming for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

| Puja Tayal

Canada’s air travel restrictions just went from bad to worse. Will 2021 bring another crash for Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock?

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Dividend Stocks

2021 CRA Benefits: Got a Child? You Can Get up to $570/Month

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives many tax-free cash benefits to parents. One of those benefits is the Canada Child Benefit that can…

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Tech Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) vs. Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Will Demand Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Shopify (TSX:SHOP) are at the crossroads with no clear site on what 2021 holds for them.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Futuristic TSX Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Puja Tayal

The 2021-2030 decade will lead the way to electric vehicles and renewable energy growth. Get exposure to this revolution with…

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Dividend Stocks

Planning a Baby? You Can Get $7,000 in Tax-Free CRA Benefits in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Raising a child has a significant impact on your finances. The CRA offers many cash benefits and tax breaks to…

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Investing

Missed Tesla’s 700% Growth? This TSX EV Stock Can Give You Another Chance

| Puja Tayal

Tesla is at the forefront of the EV inflection. Hence, its stock rallied 700%. There is another EV stock with…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Gold and Bitcoin! I’d Follow Elon Musk and Invest in EVs to Get Rich

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin and gold have rallied significantly. But don’t jump into this speculative rally. Instead, use the Elon Musk way to…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Wait for a Stock Market Crash: Here Are 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in January

| Puja Tayal

Are you waiting for another stock market crash? Don’t. Use this opportunity and buy these two futuristic stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Things You Should Know Before You Do Your Taxes

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tax year was different as the CRA introduced many benefits amid the pandemic. Read these three things before…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Forget to Claim the $2/Day Home Office Expense Deduction

| Puja Tayal

This tax season is different. The CRA has introduced many tax breaks, and one of them is a home office…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income: Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Now Before it Soars in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock is vitamin C for your TFSA portfolio’s health. Buy the stock now before it surges further in…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Prepare for a 2021 Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

Many factors could trigger a stock market crash in 2021. Know how you can make money in the stock market…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Worry About a Tech Bubble in 2021?

| Puja Tayal

Last year, tech stocks rallied on the back of the pandemic-induced growth and fiscal stimulus. Will this lead to a…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: How Will the 2021 Changes in CPP and TFSA Impact You?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA adjusts its tax breaks and other benefits for inflation every year. See how the CPP and the TFSA…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett’s Vision for Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is balancing itself on hopes of unrestricted global travel. But it takes more than hopes to convince…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Never Sell!

| Puja Tayal

The new year brings volatility and uncertainty. These two stocks will protect you from market volatility and generate returns.

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Energy Stocks

Billionaire Investments: 1 TSX Stock Buffett Should Buy in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett made some surprise buys and sells in the 2020 market crash. See the billionaire investor’s plans for 2021. 

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Make These Mistakes in the 2021 Stock Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

Last year, the stock market witnessed a V-shaped recovery. If you missed the recovery, don’t make the same mistake in…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Prepare to Do Your 2020 Taxes as Early as February 22

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has made it clear that this year there won’t be any extensions to the tax deadline. 

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaire Diaries: What’s Warren Buffett’s 2021 Resolution?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett gave many surprises in 2020 with many new investments and sell-offs. What is his resolution for 2021?  

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