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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

Canada Revenue Agency: Know Your Paycheck Deductions for 2021

| Puja Tayal

Every year, the CRA makes changes to the paycheck deductions to adjust them for inflation. Know what your 2021 paycheck…

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Energy Stocks

Tax Planning 101: You Have Until March 1 to Reduce Your 2020 Tax Bill Using RRSP

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tax year has come to an end. It's time you do your tax planning. You have until March…

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Tech Stocks

Hooray! You Can Claim the $400 Home Office Tax Deduction in 2020’s Tax Return

| Puja Tayal

Did you convert a portion of your home into an office because of the pandemic? You can claim a $400…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Claim Your $2,000/Month CRB for November and December Today

| Puja Tayal

Start your new year with the CRA CRB. If you haven’t claimed the November CRB, apply now, as the application…

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Dividend Stocks

Tax Planning 101: Maximize Savings and Minimize Tax With TFSA and RRSP

| Puja Tayal

It is time to do some tax planning. The CRA offers RRSP and TFSA that can help you maximize savings…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: You Have Until the Year-End to Claim the $443 Emergency GST Refund

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave an emergency GST refund of up to $443 in April 2020. You have until the year-end to…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The year 2021 brings hopes of recovery and fears of a market crash. These dividend stocks will protect your portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy in 2021 Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

The new year brings fears of another stock market crash. Be prepared and informed on which stocks to buy in…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Get Your $250 Canada Training Credit Before December 31

| Puja Tayal

This year, the CRA introduced new tax credits like a $250 Canada Training Credit. You have to act on it…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention: Don’t Let the CRA Take Away Your $2,000/Month CRB in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA paid $2,000/month CRB to qualifying Canadians. But it can take your benefit away in 2021. You can stop…

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Tech Stocks

CRA’s Emergency $443 GST Refund: See if You Qualify

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave an emergency GST refund of up to $443 this year for those who qualified. You have until…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Get Your $75 Digital News Subscription Tax Credit Before December 31

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has introduced some new tax credits this year, but you need to act before December 31 to claim…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: How to Invest in the 2021 Stock Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

The fear of a market crash will always be there. Warren Buffett says you have to invest in stocks considering…

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Dividend Stocks

How Is Warren Buffett Making Millions in a Market Crash?

| Puja Tayal

Will the market crash in 2021? Maybe or maybe not. But it is good to be prepared. See how Warren…

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Coronavirus

What Surprises Will 2021 Bring for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Investors?

| Puja Tayal

After the most unexpected 2020, what surprises will 2021 bring for Air Canada (TSX:AC)? Know AC's best- and worst-case scenario…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investing: The Best $40 Spent in 2020

| Puja Tayal

Looking back at 2020, it's time to see the best and the worst and plan 2021 accordingly. These two stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s $1,984 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

This year, the CRA offered many taxable cash benefits. It is offering a basic personal amount tax credit, ensuring no…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: You Want To Hear the Good News or the Bad News?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is riding on the news more than the fundamentals. There are good news and bad news…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Big Changes Coming in Your Paycheck in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The year 2021 will bring changes to your paycheck. The CPP, EI, and income tax calculation will be revised, and…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD): How to Convert $6,000 to $100,000 in 5 Years

| Puja Tayal

Investing in the future has its benefits. Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) stock can change the future of retail and convert $6,000 to…

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Billionaire Diaries: Will Warren Buffett Invest in Air Canada (TSX:AC) in 2021?

| Puja Tayal

What Warren Buffett thinks about airlines. Will he buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock in 2021 after exiting airlines in 2020? 

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investing: $10,000 in This Stock in March Is $72,000 Now

| Puja Tayal

The stock market can give you even 1,000% returns in few months. This TSX stock took the market by storm…

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Tech Stocks

CRA’s Emergency $443 GST Refund: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave an emergency GST refund of up to $443 in April. If you haven’t received it, here’s how…

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Coronavirus

Mayday! Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Approaching Buy Point?

| Puja Tayal

It’s a bumpy ride for Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock. Just when a vaccine brought hope, coronavirus started mutating. Is AC…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: How to Make $13.5 Per Day in 2021

| Puja Tayal

During the pandemic, many Canadians took early retirement. Even you retired early, you can earn $13.5 per day in tax-free…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investing: These Christmas Gifts Under $100 Can Become $4,000 in 2025

| Puja Tayal

Are you doing last-minute Christmas shopping and looking for some unique gifts under $100? These gifts will grow with your…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Gold or Bitcoin to Hedge Against a Stock Market Crash?

| Puja Tayal

The second wave of a mutated coronavirus is leading to another stock market crash. Should you buy gold and Bitcoin…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus Is Mutating: Get Ready for a New Year Stock Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

The new year brings a new mutation of the novel coronavirus. Will the mutant virus lead to another stock market…

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2020: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Battles COVID-19 Pandemic

| Puja Tayal

This year, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has lost 70% of its value, as the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the airline sector. The company…

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Tech Stocks

Sale Is Here! Buy These 2 Stocks Till the Offer Lasts

| Puja Tayal

As the dreadful 2020 comes to an end, the stock market brings an end-of-year pandemic sale. These two stocks are…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Got the Market Right in 2020

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett has shown his magic once again. Some of his 2020 bets will start paying off as early as…

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Tech Stocks

Get Your Last $1,000 CRB Payment of 2020: See if You Qualify

| Puja Tayal

As 2020 nears its end, get ready to collect the last CRB payment of the year. Here’s everything you need…

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Dividend Stocks

Be Prepared: Your Employer Will Deduct Another $268 in CPP Contribution in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada is increasing the CPP contribution in 2021. That means an additional $268 annual deduction from your paycheck. 

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Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) Will Crash if Air Canada (TSX:AC) Cuts the Rope

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) acquisition of Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) is more important for the latter. Without the deal, Transat could fall…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Offers Tax-Free CERB and CRB to Seniors

| Puja Tayal

This year, the CRA gave generous cash benefits to seniors and even made their CERB and CRB payments tax-free. Here’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Your 2020 Net Income $48,800? No CRB for You

| Puja Tayal

Before you apply for the CRB, check if your 2020 net income is above $48,800. If yes, the CRA will…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Brace for Impact in 5, 4 …

| Puja Tayal

After rising 80% to $27 altitude in November, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is crashing. Investors brace for impact.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Don’t Make This Mistake and Lose Your $2,000/Month CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving generous $2,000/month in CRB before tax. But these two mistakes can cost you some or all…

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Dividend Stocks

Big Changes for CPP in 2021: How Much Payout Will You Get?

| Puja Tayal

Big changes are coming to CPP in 2021. They will impact your salary, your taxes, and your CPP payout. Here's how.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? Buy Into the End-of-Season Dividend Sale Before 2021

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic has created a once-in-a-decade dividend sale. But it will only last till the year-end. These stocks can maximize…

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