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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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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Ways CRB and CERB Can Increase Your 2020 Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

The CRA cash benefits like CERB and CRB are helping you during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they will increase your…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: You Can Convert Remote Working and Learning Into Tax Breaks

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the culture of remote working and learning. You can benefit from this culture by claiming two…

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Tech Stocks

How to Stop the CRA From Taking Back Your CRB and CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA CRB and CRB helped Canadians fight the pandemic. But it can take these benefits back. Here’s how you…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: How to Avoid the OAS Clawback and Earn a 50% Bonus

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives Canadians above 65 an OAS pension of up to $614. But it can claw back this payment.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Tax Breaks That Will Reduce Your 2020 Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tax year has many moving parts, as it will include CRA COVID-19 benefits. You can leverage three tax…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Know You Can Get Both CERB and CRB in November?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has replaced CERB with CRB. You can claim both the benefits in November and even use them to…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash Benefits: Do Your 2020 Tax Planning Now to Avoid No-Cash April

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving cash benefits in the pandemic crisis. But these benefits will add to your 2020 tax bill.…

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Tech Stocks

3 E-Commerce-Related Stocks to Watch in November

| Puja Tayal

This week, three e-commerce-related stocks will release their earnings. Will the stock market fall or rise?

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Dividend Stocks

Beware! The CRA Can Take Away Your CRB Payments in 3 Ways

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is distributing $900 CRB every two weeks to those who are eligible. But it can also take away…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock? Consider These Bulls and Bears

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) released another quarter of robust earnings, putting investors in a dilemma whether or not to buy the stock.…

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Coronavirus

Pandemic 2.0: Stay Away From Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock dipped 13% this week ahead of third-quarter earnings and because of the second wave of the…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Third-Quarter Earnings: E-commerce Wave Is Still Alive

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has set sail for the north as its strong third-quarter earnings have proved the bulls right. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan REIT (TSX:REI-UN) Stock on Road to Recovery?

| Puja Tayal

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI-UN) stock surged as its third-quarter earnings showed signs of economic recovery and ensured investors that its current…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Composite Index Fell Almost 5%: Is the Stock Market Crash 2.0 Here?

| Puja Tayal

The TSX Composite Index fell 4.7% this week, as COVID-19 cases increased. Is this the start of another stock market…

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Dividend Stocks

WAIT! Consider These Risks Before Buying Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock

| Puja Tayal

The second stock market crash is finally here, as the resurgence of COVID-19 cases is recreating March-like conditions. Suncor Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) Stock After Earnings?

| Puja Tayal

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) stock is falling ahead of its third-quarter earnings on October 29, as investors fear dividend cuts. What…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Dips to $15: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock has bottomed at $15, despite a recovery in its third-quarter earnings. Should you buy the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Here’s How You Can Get $2,000 in CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA transitioned from CERB to CRB, which created a 48-day gap in the two benefit payments. The CRB is…

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Tech Stocks

Will Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Make a New High After Earnings?

| Puja Tayal

Shopify stock is rising and falling ahead of its third-quarter earnings on October 29. Which direction will the stock go post-earnings? 

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Post-Earnings?

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) will release its third-quarter earnings today, and there doesn’t seem to be any optimism among investors. Will…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is a Better Value Stock: Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) or Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Puja Tayal

The economic recovery slowed with a surge in COVID-19 cases. In this uncertain economy, which has better value Suncor Energy…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Bailout: What Are the Odds?

| Puja Tayal

The recovery in air travel demand has further slowed, reigniting fears of Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) bankruptcy. Will the Canadian government bail out…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Buffett Holds Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) and Not Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Puja Tayal

In the current crisis, value investor Warren Buffett held on to Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock, but sold stocks of Air…

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Dividend Stocks

Did CRB Delays Leave You Cash-Strapped in October?

| Puja Tayal

The delays in CRB payments left many Canadians cash-strapped. A similar situation will arise in April 2021. You should start…

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Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Make a New Low in November?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been trading at the $14-$20 price range. On October 26, it fell 6% to $15.96…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Airline Bosses Question the Return of Business Travel

| Puja Tayal

After weak third-quarter earnings, airline bosses have gone pessimistic on business travel. What does the future hold? 

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Suncor Energy (TSX:SU): These Stocks Can Give You $4,500 Annually

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has been on the radar, as the economy reopened. Would you be better off buying Suncor…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Profit From the Market Crash: 2 Stocks to Trade in Short Term

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is in a bearish mode since September with bouts of some optimism. You can adopt a contrarian…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Warren Buffett’s Bet on Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Pay Off in 5 Years?

| Puja Tayal

While investors are walking away from oil companies, Warren Buffett is buying in. He did a similar thing in the…

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Dividend Stocks

How Can You Get the $2,000 CERB in November?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA ended the $2,000 CERB in September and replaced it with the new CRB, which pays $1,800 a month…

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Tech Stocks

CRB News: You Can Now Apply for the October 11-24 Period

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has now opened the application window for the second period of CRB that runs from October 11-24. Here’s…

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Tech Stocks

Stock Updates: Should You Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Right Now?

| Puja Tayal

Tech stocks have been on a roller coaster ride in the pandemic. However, their stock price rally seems to have…

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A New Chapter in the Stock Market Rally: Which Stock Will Benefit?

| Puja Tayal

The stock market recovered almost 95% from the March sell-off on the back of CERB-infused liquidity. The new CRB benefit…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2.0: The Pandemic and Blue-Chip Companies

| Puja Tayal

Many analysts are expecting another stock market crash due to the pandemic. While the overall market is rallying, some blue-chip…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Updates: How Are These 4 Companies Using Capital?

| Puja Tayal

Many companies have raised capital on debt and equity markets during the pandemic. Before investing in these four stocks, see…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Can You Get CRB if You Lost Your Job for Non-COVID-19 Reasons?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving out $900 in CRB payments for every two weeks you are eligible. You can get the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Stock Market Dipped 2% on CRB Delays: Time to Buy This Stock

| Puja Tayal

The stock market rally is driven by CRA cash benefits. The market corrected on CRB delays. Now, it will rally…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: 3 Ways CERB and CRB Can Impact Your Finances

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has been busy distributing generous cash benefits like CERB and CRB to Canadians during the pandemic. These benefits…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Can You Get the $1,000 CRB?

| Puja Tayal

Last week, the CRB application process was chaotic. The CRA has fixed all the issues with the application. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Before Third-Quarter Earnings

| Puja Tayal

The earnings season is here. This is a good time to buy two stocks as their third-quarter earnings on October…

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