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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

CRA: There Is a Way You Can Get Both CERB and CRB in October

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has ended the $2,000 CERB and replaced it with the $2,000 CRB with some alterations. But you can…

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Canada Revenue Agency: Are You Eligible for the $450 CRCB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is accepting applications for the CRCB, which will pay you $450 a week after tax. Know if you…

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Coronavirus

CRB News: The CRA Will Deduct 10% Tax on the $500 Recovery Benefits

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has unveiled the details of the CRB, CRCB, and CRSB. It has added a 10% tax, which it…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: You Can Now Apply for the $450 CRCB and CRSB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has opened the application window for the CRCB and CRSB. But it will deduct a 10% tax from…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks You Should Avoid in October

| Puja Tayal

Investing in the stock market without adequate research is a pure gamble. While it is important to know which stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Cash Benefits: Which Is Better — CERB, EI, or CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government tackled the COVID-19 crisis by giving generous cash benefits like the CERB, which it replaced with…

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Coronavirus

CERB Extension: Can You Claim Both EI and CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian government has divided the CERB in EI and CRB. Both have the same purpose but cater to different…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Extension: Can Retirees Get the $2,000 CRA CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has replaced the CERB with the $2,000 CRB. The CERB covered everyone from students to retirees. Would the…

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Tech Stocks

Service Canada CERB Alternative: How to Apply for the $2,000 EI

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada has opened the window for $2,000 EI. Before you rush to submit your application, educate yourself on the…

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Tech Stocks

CERB Extension: Can Students Get the $2,000 CRA CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has replaced CERB with the new $2,000 CRB. Now, the CERB provided relief to many Canadians, including students.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Fears Materialize, International Travel Restrictions Extended Till Halloween

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) saw its worst fear materialize with international travel restrictions extended yet again until Halloween, marking its seventh…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Alternatives Can Give You More Than $13,000 in CRA COVID-19 Benefits

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has replaced CERB with a new set of COVID-19 benefits that include unemployment, sickness, and caregiving. You can…

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Tech Stocks

CERB Extension: How to Get $2,000 CRA CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave Canadians reason to rejoice with its new $2,000 CRB. Even though the benefit gives $500 a week,…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Extensions Are Here! 2 TSX Stocks to Buy in October With an Extra $200

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government has upped the CERB extensions by $100 a week, bringing it on par with the CERB…

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Coronavirus

New $13,000 CERB Extensions: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government left no Canadian behind in its new CERB extensions EI and CRB. The new benefits can…

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Tech Stocks

CERB Extension: All You Need to Know About the $2,000 EI

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government has made the EI more accessible and generous with a minimum benefit of $2,000 a month…

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Coronavirus

Justin Trudeau’s CERB Extension Took the Form of CRB/EI

| Puja Tayal

The most anticipated CERB extensions are here. However, this time it is not an extension of eight weeks or four…

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Tech Stocks

CERB Extension: All You Need to Know About the $2,000 CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has surprised Canadians by bringing a 26-week CERB extension in the form of CRB. Here is your complete…

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Tech Stocks

CERB Extension: Here’s How You Should Choose the Right CRA COVID-19 Benefit

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the CERB beyond the unemployment benefit. It is also giving sickness and caregiving benefits. Choose your…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: CERB Extension Just Averted Another Stock Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

After the March sell-off, the stock market rallied as much as 30% on the back of liquidity the CERB provided.…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Transition From CERB to EI

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government has brought back EI and matched its benefits with CERB. Before you transition to EI, make…

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Tech Stocks

Stock Market Investing: It Takes $100 a Week to Make $1 Million

| Puja Tayal

Investing in the stock market is all about diversifying your risk, buying future growth, and selling future losses. If you…

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Coronavirus

Hooray! Justin Trudeau Government Increases CRB/EI to $500 a Week

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government has passed the legislation for the new recovery benefits. The legislation will match the EI/CRB payments…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: How to Make Money From the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock fell 19% last week to $15.8. Should you buy the stock at the dip? It depends…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Are You Eligible for the $500 CRCB?

| Puja Tayal

The CERB alternatives are here. This time, the CRA is also giving $500 CRCB a week for those who have…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Extend Your Recovery Benefits Beyond 26 Weeks

| Puja Tayal

Along with CRB, the CRA is introducing sickness and caregiving benefits. You can extend your CRA cash benefits beyond 26…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash Benefits: The $500 CRB Is Better and More Flexible than CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has launched the new CRB, and it will give CERB recipients who don't have EI $500 a week…

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Tech Stocks

Did You Know the CRA Can Take Away Your CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is replacing the CERB with CRB, which will give $400 a week to Canadians who are unemployed or…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Investing: These 5 Stocks Can Earn You $1 Million

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to build a million-dollar portfolio? A well-diversified portfolio of growth and dividend stocks is the right way…

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Tech Stocks

Smart Investor: These 2 Stocks Can Double Your Money in 5 Years

| Puja Tayal

A smart investor chooses the right stock at the right time. The September market correction has created a good opportunity…

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Tech Stocks

Smart Investor: How Much — and Where — to Invest for a $1 Million Retirement?

| Puja Tayal

Do you want a million dollars in your TFSA? The right investment and right amount of investment can get you…

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Tech Stocks

CERB Alternatives Are Here! Here’s How You Can Get CRA Cash Benefits for More Than 26 Weeks

| Puja Tayal

The new recovery benefits are here. Do you know you can extend these benefits for more than 26 weeks if…

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How to Profit From Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock’s Volatility

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been pretty volatile this year, as the future of the airline industry is in the…

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Bank Stocks

Warren Buffett: 2 Stocks to Avoid This Year

| Puja Tayal

Is Warren Buffett right in selling bank stocks? Bank stocks have taken a hit, as they face a risk of…

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Market Crash 2020: Should You Buy REIT Stocks?

| Puja Tayal

Another stock market crash is inevitable when the second phase of fiscal stimulus begins, ending benefits for many. In these…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s How You Can Get Your October CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is ending the CERB in September and replacing it with EI and CRB. However, there is still a…

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Tech Stocks

Is the CRA Extending the CERB Again?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA CERB has by far been one of the most popular benefits that helped millions of Canadians during the…

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Coronavirus

Here’s What Warren Buffett Meant by “The World has Changed for Airlines”

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffet sold his airline stocks in April as the pandemic change the world for the industry. He knew no…

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Coronavirus

Why Did Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Fall Almost 8%?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock fell 8% yesterday, wiping off its one-month rally. The stock’s up and down momentum proves that…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash Benefits: Another Stock Market Sell-Off Is Coming in September!

| Puja Tayal

The recent stock market correction clashed with a slight delay in the CERB payments. If the two incidents are correlated,…

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