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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

2021 Stock Market Outlook: The New Beginning

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is seeing a turnaround heading into 2021. How will the stocks react to the pandemic-free economy?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Miss Out on the $400 Emergency GST Credit

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave many cash benefits to Canadians during the pandemic. If you didn’t receive the $400 Emergency GST Credit,…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2.0: Don’t Make These Mistakes Warns Buffett

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett has profited in past market crashes. He is making money in the pandemic market crash as well by…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $18/Day in Tax-Free Dividend Income for a Lifetime

| Puja Tayal

The CRA allows you to plan your taxes and investments simultaneously. How you can earn $18/day in tax-free dividend income. 

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Coronavirus

How to Make Money From Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Stock Price Volatility

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is one of the most volatile stocks during the pandemic. You can use its volatility to make…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How Will 2021 CPP Changes Reduce Your Tax Bill?

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada increased the maximum CPP contributions for 2021 to $3,166.45. See how this enhanced contribution will reduce your 2021…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Free Your $2,000/Month CERB, CRB From CRA’s Claws

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving taxable cash benefits of $2,000/month. Here’s how you can save tax on these benefits and make…

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Dividend Stocks

Big CPP Changes in 2021: Know How It Will Reduce Your Paycheck

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada has increased the Canada Pension Plan contribution rate to 5.45%. Know what this CPP change means for your…

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Energy Stocks

The CRA’s $2,000 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offers a $2,000 basic personal amount tax credit to every person living in Canada. Here’s everything you need…

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Investing

How Buffett Earns His Retirement Income

| Puja Tayal

Planning retirement can be challenging. A good way to start is to follow Warren Buffett, who has over $85 billion…

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Tech Stocks

Prepare Yourself for Another Market Crash in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The TSX Composite Index surged 10% in November on COVID-19 vaccine euphoria and CRB payments. Is another market crash in…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Your $2,000/Month CRB Might End in March 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving $2,000/month CRB to help unemployed Canadians. But if you keep collecting CRB, you will exhaust it…

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Coronavirus

Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Right Now!

| Puja Tayal

Has Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock’s unprecedented rally ended? The stock fell 4% after rising more than 70%. What should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: Earn $300/Month the CRA Can’t Touch

| Puja Tayal

Are you planning on earning a passive income but don’t know where to begin? Here's a combination that can earn…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Tech Stocks to Look for in December

| Puja Tayal

This December, some tech stocks could make a new high as the pandemic bring festivities online. Watch out for these…

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Portfolio That Can Convert $10,000 Into $20,000

| Puja Tayal

Building a TFSA portfolio is an investment of time and money. Here’s how a mix of long-term and short-term stocks…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett: Sell These 2 TSX Stocks Right Now!

| Puja Tayal

This year, the stock market rallied when th economy fought the pandemic. While Buffett was skeptical about buying, he knew…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: You Can Still Claim the $400 GST Credit

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave one-time $400 GST credit in April in response to COVID-19. You can still claim this tax credit.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Avoid Losing Money in the Next Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

This year, the stock market has been unpredictable, even for Warren Buffett. But he played his cards well and hedged…

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Coronavirus

3 Things You Should Know Before Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has potential to grow if it can survive the pandemic. But don’t rush to buy the…

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Tech Stocks

Convert a $6,000 TFSA Contribution to $14,000 in 6 Months With This 1 Stock

| Puja Tayal

Your stock picks determine your TFSA's value far more than your contributions. My June stock pick converted $6,000 into $14,000.

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Tech Stocks

Where to Start Building Your TFSA Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Are you considering building a TFSA portfolio? Here's a beginner's guide on where to start and how to start. 

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Coronavirus

Was Warren Buffett Too Hasty in Selling Airline Stocks?

| Puja Tayal

Buffett sold his airline stocks in April as the pandemic changed the world for airlines. But these stocks surged in…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Will It Touch $30 or $0?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has made a new pandemic high of $27.5 as hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine gives direction…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: What Is Your 2021 TFSA Limit?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA provides an annual contribution limit for the TFSA every year and gives you a tax benefit on the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Fight Rising COVID-19 Cases With $1,000 CRSB

| Puja Tayal

Rising COVID-19 cases have reiterated the need for stricter restrictions. If you are sick and quarantined, you can get the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Things You Should Know About CRB Before You Apply

| Puja Tayal

It will take time for the COVID-19 vaccine to reach you. Until then, the CRA will help you with CRB.…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Buffett Stock Can Give You Passive Income for Lifetime

| Puja Tayal

Buffett made his biggest investment in four years during the pandemic. This TSX stock can replicate his investment and earn…

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Coronavirus

Why You Should Avoid Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock soared almost 70% this month, coming closer to $25, its highest since the pandemic fall. Avoid…

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Coronavirus

Can Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Stay Above the $20 Price?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock rose almost 70% to $24.8 and is still rising. How will this rally end? Will the…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000 to Invest in a TFSA? Turn it Into $509,000 That the CRA Can’t Touch

| Puja Tayal

A disciplined annual investment of $5,000 for 15 years in TFSA can give you more than $500,000. All you need…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy Before December 2020

| Puja Tayal

The stock market witnessed a new twist in November. Buy these two value stocks before they recover from the pandemic…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Your Last Chance to Get $2,000/Month CERB

| Puja Tayal

Did you collect all seven CERB payments between March 15 and September 26? If not, see if you qualify and…

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Coronavirus

How Long Will the Feds Isolate Air Canada (TSX:AC) From a Bailout?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) faced the same plight as airlines worldwide. While others got a bailout, AC was left in isolation.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Jumped 48%: 7 Billion Reasons to Sell the Stock NOW

| Puja Tayal

November bought holiday cheers for Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock as it surged 48% to reach a new post-pandemic high of…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Living and Working in Canada? Then Claim This $2,000 CRA Tax Credit

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offers many benefits and tax breaks to Canadians, but it offers a $2,000 tax credit, even if you…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: These 2 Mistakes Can Cost You $2,000/Month CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving $2,000/month in CRB to all eligible people living and working in Canada. But these two mistakes…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Save Your Cash From a Market Crash the Buffett Way

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett saw the market crash coming and secured his cash from another market crash. Here's how you can replicate…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Retire Early With $70/Day in TFSA Pension

| Puja Tayal

You can leverage the CRA tax benefits and earn $70/day in TFSA pension. You can get this amount in less…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock Just Soared 40% in 20 Days: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) stock has surged 40% since its quarterly earnings. Can it replicate Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock’s second-quarter rally? 

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