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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.

Recent Articles

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Are Great Long-Term Picks

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October is a ripe time to buy growth stocks for wealth creation. Use the market downturn to tap the recovery…

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Cryptocurrency

Canadian Investors: Where to Put $100 Right Now

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If you have $100 to invest right now, here are two high-risk growth stocks that can grow your money fivefold…

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Dividend Stocks

1 REIT That Pays a Monthly Distribution (With 6% Yield and 3.2% CAGR) 

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It's a good time to buy REITs at a hefty discount to lock in higher passive income. This REIT pays…

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Dividend Stocks

These Monthly Dividend Payers Could Carry Your Portfolio for Years

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Building a portfolio takes years. Without further ado, invest in these monthly dividend payers and start earning.

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Energy Stocks

TSX From Windfall to Free Fall: Where is the Value?  

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The TSX Composite Index is in a free fall after windfall gains from tech and energy stocks. Where to look…

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Energy Stocks

3 Ways to Make Money From Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock 

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock attracted investors seeking exposure to the oil price. Here's how to make money from it.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: The 2 Best Options to Earn Regular Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is heading into a new downturn, allowing investors to buy quality stocks for a bargain. Here are…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Landlord in Canada: Earn $162 a Month Tax Free With REITs

| Puja Tayal

Rising interest rates and growing inflation have created an opportunity to buy REITs at a discounted price and lock in…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: 3 Easy Stocks to Invest in for Retirement

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It’s never too early to begin retirement planning. Adding the right mix of stocks to an RRSP can grow your…

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Dividend Stocks

Not Every Cheap Stock has Value: 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Sell, and 1 to Hold

| Puja Tayal

The market downturn has created an opportunity to buy value stocks at a bargain. Here’s a guide to optimizing your…

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Investing

Should You Go Easy on goeasy (TSX:GSY)? Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| Puja Tayal

goeasy (TSX:GSY) stock fell 45% in a year, and recessionary pressures could pull it down further. Is this stock a…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Invest $50,000 and Get $500,000 + $500/Month in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

If you invest $50,000 in the current stock market downturn, you could earn $500,000 in 20 years plus $500 in…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire in 2042: Convert a $50,000 TFSA Into $500,000

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The 2022 market downturn and a looming recession present an opportunity to convert a $50,000 TFSA to $500,000 by 2042.…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 U.S. Stocks I’m Never Selling

| Puja Tayal

Your TFSA allows you to invest in U.S. stocks. The tech stock selloff has created an opportunity to buy hyper-growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest in a Recession: 2 Opportunistic Stocks to Buy the Dip 

| Puja Tayal

Are you worried about the looming recession? You can put your worries aside and take this opportunity to invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $1,000? 2 All-Weather Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 

| Puja Tayal

The stock market seems gloomy. In this extreme economic climate, here are two dividend stocks you can hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 2 (>8% Yielding) Real Estate Stocks That Pay Cash Each Month  

| Puja Tayal

Investing in real estate is an excellent strategy for generating passive income. Here are two real estate stocks that can…

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Stocks for Beginners

Rebound Rockets: 2 Beaten-Down Stocks You’ll Be Happy You Own in 2032

| Puja Tayal

The 2022 market downturn is harsh on many stocks. Some beaten-down stocks could rebound and make their investors wealthy in…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks That Could Turn $100,000 Into $500,000 by the Time You Retire

| Puja Tayal

How far are you from retirement? Here is a plan to convert $500/month in each of four stocks to $500,000…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for stocks that can grow your portfolio over time? Here are two growth stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Is Keyera (TSX:KEY) Stock a Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Keyera (TSX:KEY) stock came into the limelight as oil and gas prices surged. Is this mid-cap stock a buy in…

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Investing

Value Investors: 1 Canadian Turnaround Stock That You Won’t Regret Buying

| Puja Tayal

Value stocks are boring. They are risky on the face of it. But if you know where to look, you…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $252/Month Tax-Free for Life

| Puja Tayal

The market dip has created an opportunity to earn $252 a month in TFSA passive income. Here’s what you have…

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Stocks for Beginners

How Rising Interest Rates, Inflation, and Recession Impact Stocks  

| Puja Tayal

This year is not lucky for stocks due to rising interest rates, inflation, and a looming recession. How can you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With High Dividend Yields

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Does your portfolio comprise income-generating stocks? It’s time to revisit your dividend stocks and up the yields in this bearish…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate: 2 Small-Cap Income-Generating Stocks to Buy Now

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Rising interest rates are slowing property price growth, which has made real estate investing more affordable. Here are two small-cap…

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Investing

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Fell Over 25% in a Month: What’s Your Next Move?

| Puja Tayal

Cineplex stock fell more than 25% to a new 52-week low despite reporting its first positive net income on August…

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Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock to Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Puja Tayal

The market is avoiding growth stocks amid economic weakness. Now is the time to buy this one growth stock and…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Puja Tayal

The best way to multiply your money is to add the right growth stocks to your diversified portfolio, and hold…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) Stock Fall 25% in a Month?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock fell 25% after rising 26%. What is causing this volatility? How can you benefit from it?

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Small Caps to Buy Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

Small-cap stocks can be rewarding but they carry higher risk. Here are two small-caps to consider that have growth potential…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: 3 Amazingly Cheap Infrastructure Stocks (With >5% Yield) to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

While real estate and infrastructure may not be affordable, the stocks are. Here are three cheap infrastructure stocks to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $30,000 in 2 Stocks and Get $300,000 + $16,000 in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Make money work for you. A $30,000 investment in two stocks could earn you $300,000 plus $16,000 in annual dividends…

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Stocks for Beginners

1st-Time Investors: 4 Top Stocks to Buy in September

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As a new investor, the stock market can be intimidating, with so many options to choose from. Here are my…

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Energy Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks I’m Buying in This Volatile Market

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian stock market remains volatile as it braces for more interest rate hikes. This creates an opportunity to buy…

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Energy Stocks

Could Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Accelerate Its Dividend Growth Rate?

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) slowed its dividend growth during the pandemic. As the energy sector recovers, could Enbridge accelerate dividends?

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Dividend Stocks

If I Were a Landlord: A (8%-Yielding) REIT That Pays Cash Every Month 

| Puja Tayal

Canada's property market is hot, with prices growing exorbitantly. The TSX has REIT options that can give you a distribution…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High Dividend Stocks to Buy in September

| Puja Tayal

Do you love dividends? Then you are in for a treat in September as these two high dividend-yielding stocks trade…

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Dividend Stocks

Build Your Retirement Portfolio: 2 RRSP Stocks to Buy in September

| Puja Tayal

Have you started planning for retirement? Even if retirement is a long way off, the time to start investing is…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Steps to Financial Independence: Earn, Save, Invest, and Repeat 

| Puja Tayal

Many people dream of being financially independent but lack in saving and investing. Here are four steps to get closer…

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