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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

How to Profit From Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock’s Volatility

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock was once the investors' favorite. Although the company is growing, the stock is not as it is…

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Dividend Stocks

Replicating the Buffett Magic: Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) vs. Enbridge (TSX:ENB)

| Puja Tayal

Buffett bought energy stocks after the pandemic-induced oil crisis reduced their stocks prices. To replicate Buffett, which energy stock should…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is on Thin Ice: What Should You Do?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is balancing itself on thin ice, which is keeping the stock afloat in the $14-$20 price range.…

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Coronavirus

CRA: You Can Get CRB Even if You Didn’t Get CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is accepting CRB applications. Most CERB beneficiaries are likely to get a new benefit. But you can get…

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Dividend Stocks

The Pandemic Sale: Buy 3 Top Dividend Stocks for Less Than $75

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the dividend stocks, putting them at a 30%-60% discount. You can lock in more than…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA CRB Will End, But This Benefit Will Pay You for a Lifetime

| Puja Tayal

This week the CRA started paying CRB but it was not so smooth. This benefit will also end, but there…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: How to Reapply for the $1,000 CRB

| Puja Tayal

Did you get an error last week when you were applying for the new $1,000 CRB? The CRA is asking…

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Coronavirus

Airlines Earnings: Another Billion-Dollar Loss for Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Puja Tayal

The first set of third-quarter earnings by two U.S. airlines paint a gloomy picture for the industry in terms of…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Didn’t Get CRB Payment? Here’s Why

| Puja Tayal

Did you apply for the CRB and didn’t receive the benefit payment till now. The delay could be due to…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) CEO Announces Retirement: Why Should You Care?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) CEO Calin Rovinescu will retire next year in February. A change of management at times like these…

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Tech Stocks

Got CERB? The CRA Can Still Reject Your CRB Application

| Puja Tayal

If you got the CERB, you are most likely to get the new CRB. But the CRA can still reject…

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Coronavirus

Airline Stocks Soar on Traveller Numbers: Is the Rise Sustainable?

| Puja Tayal

Airline stocks are soaring as traveler numbers show signs of recovery. While airlines have a long road to recovery, it…

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Tech Stocks

Brace for Delays: Transition to CRB and EI Leaves Many Canadians Behind

| Puja Tayal

The transition from the CERB to CRB and EI is not as smooth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured. Many…

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Dividend Stocks

CRB News: Confused About Options on CRB Application? Here’s What You Should Select

| Puja Tayal

The first week of CRB applications was full of chaos and confusion. While the CRA fixes the chaos you can…

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Tech Stocks

Make Your CRB Last Longer Than 26 Weeks!

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has helped Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic with CERB and CRB. There is something better than these benefits,…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Warren Buffett Right in Investing in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett bought Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) when other investors were ignoring the oil industry. Is he right in investing in the stock? 

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Can Immigrants Get the $900 CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving CRB to people struggling to pay their bills as COVID-19 took away their source of income.…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: These 2 Stocks Under $50 Can Give You $6,000 in Passive Income for a Lifetime

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic has created an opportunity to lock in juicy dividend yields for a lifetime. These stocks under $50 can…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Things You Should Know Before You Apply for the $1,000 CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is accepting applications for the $1,000 CRB. But there are three things you should know about the benefit,…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock (TSX:LSPD) Is Hitting New Highs: What Should You Do?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock has made new highs after falling double-digit in September. Should you buy this stock at its…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Who Can Apply for the $1,000 CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has fixed the glitch on the CRB page. You can now submit your application through your My CRA…

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Tech Stocks

Why October Could Be a Huge Month for Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock

| Puja Tayal

The U.S. retailers are holding a big sale event ahead of the holiday season. This year’s holiday shopping will be…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 Stocks to Buy Under $50 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is back to growth. You can take advantage of this rally. Here are some good-quality growth and…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This 1 Warren Buffett Stock at the Dip?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett has been on a selling spree this pandemic. But he did buy two Canadian stocks, and one of…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett Told You So: The Air Canada (TSX:AC)-Transat (TSX:TRZ) Deal Loses Value

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock dipped 4%, as it repriced the Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) deal at just 26% of the original…

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Tech Stocks

WARNING: 3 Reasons the CRA Can Reject Your CRB Application

| Puja Tayal

The CRA website is facing some technical issues with the CRB application. But when the CRB runs smoothly, know that…

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Dividend Stocks

Oops: CRA Website Error Puts CRB Applications on Hold

| Puja Tayal

Today, the CRB application window opened and some Canadian logged into the CRA website to apply for the benefit. But…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit Stalls Stock Market Crash: What’s in it for You?

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government has stalled another stock market crash by injecting money into the economy with the CRB. See…

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Dividend Stocks

CRB Applications Open Today! What You Should Know

| Puja Tayal

The CRA opens the application window for the $1,000 CRB payment for the last two weeks. Here's what you need…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: How to Apply for the $2,000 CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is opening the application window for CRB on October 12. Here is everything you need to know about…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock: How to Make Money From the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock dipped to its March low in September as investors pulled out their money amidst economic uncertainty.…

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Tech Stocks

New Canada Recovery Benefits: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has launched the new Canada Recovery Benefit that covers every working Canadian who is unemployed or got a…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA’s New Recovery Benefits Are Here! How Much Can You Get?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has launched its new recovery benefits. Both employed and unemployed Canadians can get cash benefits. See how much…

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Tech Stocks

CRB News: Return to Work or the CRA Will Cut Benefits

| Puja Tayal

The CRA’s new CRB incentivizes people who return to work and penalizes those who refuse to take up reasonable work.…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Can Unemployed Canadians Get $500 CRCB/CRSB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has launched three new benefits the CRB, CRCB, and CRSB. While unemployed Canadians can get CRB, can they…

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Coronavirus

Exhausted Your EI? You Could Be Eligible for the $2,000 CRA CRB

| Puja Tayal

Have you exhausted your EI and still have no luck with finding a job? You should check out the $2,000…

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Tech Stocks

Got $6,000 to Invest in Your TFSA? These 2 Stocks Can Convert It Into $100,000

| Puja Tayal

The stock market has resumed growth. Make the most of this rally and convert your $6,000 TFSA contribution into $100,000.…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: You May Not Like These 3 Things in the $2,000 CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has unveiled details of the $2,000 CRB. While the new benefit is better and more flexible than CERB,…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: October GST Refunds Are Here!

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has distributed the October GST refund. Did you receive it? If yes, here is a way you can…

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Tech Stocks

New $2,000 Canada Recovery Benefit: Application Window Opens on October 12

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will start accepting applications for the $2,000 Canada Recovery Benefit from October 12. Take this time to learn…

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