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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: 3 Tax Breaks That You Can Claim

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the 2019 tax filing deadline for the third time to September 30. Use this time to…

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Coronavirus

Extended Travel Restrictions Could Tank Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock More

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian government has extended the U.S.-Canada air travel restrictions to September 21. These restrictions will cost Air Canada (TSX:AC)…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

When the CRA CERB Stops, TFSA Will Pay You $2,000 Every Month

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the CERB in October. It’s time to make your TFSA earn you some money. There are…

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You Should Know This
Tech Stocks

CRA Update: 2019 Tax Filing Deadline Extended Again

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the 2019 tax filing deadline to September 30. You can use this time to study the…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Update: 3 Cash Benefits Still Available in September!

| Puja Tayal

The CRA did a good job disbursing emergency payments to millions of Canadians amid the pandemic. It will continue to…

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Dividend Stocks

My CERB: Here’s a Better $2,000 Per Month Cash Than the CRA’s CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is ending the CERB cash payments in September. There is a better way to get $2,000 in cash…

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Canadian Dollars
Tech Stocks

Beware: The CRA Might Ask You to Return 3 Cash Benefits in October

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives out three tax-free cash benefits to low and middle-income earners who file their tax returns regularly. If…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks I’m Buying if There Is Another Stock Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

It is not possible to time a stock market crash, but you can be prepared for a crash. Here are…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Worry About Another Stock Market Crash in 2020?

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is close to its pre-pandemic levels after the March sell-off. You can expect a market crash when…

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Coronavirus

Attention Students: Last Chance to Earn $5,000 CRA Emergency Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA rose to the rescue of Canadians in the COVID-19 pandemic and released several emergency payments to everyone. The…

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You Should Know This
Tech Stocks

The Canada Revenue Agency Might Ask You to Repay Your $2,000 CERB Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is generously paying $2,000 in CERB to Canadians who lost their jobs because of COVID-19. However, the CRA…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: What CERB Changes Could Come in September?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the $2,000 CERB in September. But it will introduce an alternative and ensure a seamless transition…

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Tech Stocks

Move Over, Shopify (TSX:SHOP): This Tech Stock Grew 200% This Year!

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has surged 200% from its March low, and it now has limited upside potential. There is one…

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Energy Stocks

TSX Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels: The 2nd Stock Market Crash Seems Unlikely

| Puja Tayal

After falling over 30% in March, the Toronto Stock Exchange has almost recovered to the pre-pandemic levels. Looking at the…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

My CERB: Get $2,000 Every Month in 2 Easy Steps

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end its $2,000 cash benefit in September. Better than the CRA CERB is My CERB, which can…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Get an Extra $400 GST Refund

| Puja Tayal

The CRA addressed the pandemic by disbursing emergency cash benefits to millions of Canadians. It gave an extra $400 GST…

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Canadian Dollars
Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Get another $4,000 in CERB Cash

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the $2,000 CERB by eight weeks until October 2. You can get an extra $4,000 in…

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Dividend Stocks

Your CERB Will Stop, But You Can Continue Getting $2,000 Every Month Right Here

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the $2,000 CERB payments in September. If you are worried about the end of CERB, you…

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Tech Stocks

Got $2,000? These TSX Stocks Can Triple Your Money

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic created virus stocks that tripled their shareholders' money in less than a year. The restart of the…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash: Are You Eligible for the $2,000 CERB Alternative in October?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end its $2,000 CERB cash benefit in September, and bring a CERB alternative. Are you are eligible…

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Tech Stocks

How to Double Your $2,000 CRA CERB Cash

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the $2,000 CERB cash benefit in September. You can leverage the buying opportunity the pandemic has…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Earnings: What Happened on the TSX in the First Week of August

| Puja Tayal

This earnings season, companies revealed the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some companies’ earnings doubled, while some reported double-digit…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Update: Employment Insurance Will Be the New CERB Alternative

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end its $2,000 CERB cash benefit in September. To mitigate the impact of the CERB withdrawal, it…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: What Happens After CERB Ends in September?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the $2,000 CERB cash benefit in September as it moves from emergency response to economic recovery.…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA Could Replace CERB With EI: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the CERB in September, as it focuses on economic recovery. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that…

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Tech Stocks

WARNING: Protect Your $2,000 CRA CERB Payment From Scammers

| Puja Tayal

Scammers are stealing identity and claiming your CERB. You can protect yourself from scams by regularly checking your CRA account…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash: Turn Your $400 GST Refund Into $8,000

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave emergency cash benefits, including an additional $400 GST refund, to Canadian taxpayers in April. You can make…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): This Stock Can Convert $10,000 Into $100,000

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock will take at least five to 10 years to show some meaningful growth. If you invest…

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Tech Stocks

Better Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP), This Tech Stock Could Turn $6,000 Into $60,000

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is the most decorated COVID-19 stock that tripled this year. But there is one lesser-known tech stock that…

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Coronavirus

Here’s a Shocking 10-Year Prediction for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is down 70% and it will not grow until the airline returns to profit. With its…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Cash: How to Get Another $4,000 in CERB Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has been giving out many emergency cash benefits to Canadians after the outbreak of the pandemic. The CERB…

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Tech Stocks

How to Get Up to $850 in CRA Cash Benefit in One Simple Step

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offers several cash benefits to Canadians with low income. If you earned less than $38,000 in the 2018…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA Extends CEWS Until December 2020: Is CERB Next?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is shifting the focus of its COVID-19 benefits from keeping Canadians at home to helping them return to…

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Tech Stocks

CRA 2020: Huge Changes Coming to the CEWS

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has announced significant changes to the CEWS to make it more accessible and effective in bringing Canadians back…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Losses Reach $2.8 Billion in the 1st Half of 2020

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) reported its biggest loss to date of $2.8 billion in the first half of 2020. It will…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Stock Price Rise 10% in July?

| Puja Tayal

Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) second-quarter earnings have left shareholders smiling. But its stock price rally is gradually fading, as the economy reopens…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Increased $8,000 CERB to $12,000: Will it Increase the Benefit to $16,000?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the CERB benefit from $8,000 to $12,000. But will it increase the benefit to $16,000? And…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 Benefits You Can Still Get After the CERB Ends

| Puja Tayal

The CRA launched the CERB as a temporary payment to help Canadians get by the COVID-19 crisis. The CERB will…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

The CRA Will Take Back Some Portion of Your CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is disbursing a maximum of $12,000 in CERB payments to every eligible Canadian. But this benefit will end…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Is Taking Back the $2,000 CERB for 3 Reasons

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the CERB for eight weeks till September. But at the same time, it is cracking down…

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