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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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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Top TSX Stocks That Pay Dividends Monthly

| Puja Tayal

Wouldn’t it be nice to get monthly income without working? This passive income can’t replace working income, but can support…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA: 2 Unbelievably Cheap Stocks Under $50 That Could Double Your Money 

| Puja Tayal

The tech bubble burst has created an opportunity to buy some growth stocks at cheap prices. You can buy these…

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Stocks for Beginners

1st-Time Investors: Now Is the Best Time to Buy 2 Growth Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Timing the market is not possible. But the market dip is an opportunity to buy growth stocks you want to…

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Dividend Stocks

Little-Known Ways to Earn an Additional $50 a Month (From Dividends) 

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to make some additional money? Here are a few ways to earn $50 a month and even…

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Cryptocurrency

1 Crypto-Related Growth Stock That Made Contrarian Investors Rich 

| Puja Tayal

The crypto bubble burst made contrarian investors rich, while those who hodled through the bubble lost. Should you hodl this…

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Investing

Suncor Energy and Air Canada Stock: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell? 

| Puja Tayal

Do you have Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) stocks in your portfolio and don’t know what to do?

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Investing

2 Top Stocks You Can Still Buy for Under $20 a Share

| Puja Tayal

You don’t have to shell out hundreds of dollars to buy a stock. Some good growth and dividend stocks are…

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Investing

Why Did Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Surge Over 75% in a Month?

| Puja Tayal

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock has surged over 75% in last 30 days after strong second-quarter earnings. Is it a buy at…

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Tech Stocks

$1,000 Invested in Constellation Software Stock Would Be Worth This Much Today

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is trading above $2,000 today. Why this stock is so expensive, and is it worth buying?

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Stocks for Beginners

Grow Your $2,000 and Get $160 Income, Too: Buy 2 TSX Stocks Now

| Puja Tayal

What if a stock can give both dividends and growth? You can have your cake and eat it too with…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Landlord: Top 2 REITs (With Monthly Dividends) I’d Buy and Forget

| Puja Tayal

You can be a landlord and earn monthly dividends for the rest of your life. All you need is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Being Lazy Pays: Compound Your Passive Income With 2 Dividend Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Do you know that dividend stocks can help you generate wealth in the long term through the power of compounding?…

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Stocks for Beginners

1st-Time Investors: 2 Cheap Canadian ETFs to Buy for Financial Freedom 

| Puja Tayal

Investing for the first time but don’t know where to start? Here are two cheap Canadian ETFs that can grow…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $4,000? 4 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The macroeconomic environment is tense but investing can be simple. Here are four stocks to buy now and book your…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks With Unbelievable Staying Power 

| Puja Tayal

Amid economic uncertainty, investors look for stocks that can thrive in any crisis and grow long term. Here are two…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About Stagflation? 2 Canadian Stocks for All Market Cycles 

| Puja Tayal

Stagflation delays economic recovery. You can keep your portfolio stagflation ready with these Canadian stocks that are suitable for all…

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Dividend Stocks

An 8%-Yielding REIT That Pays Cash Every Month 

| Puja Tayal

Dividend stocks have caught investors’ attention amid rising inflation. Here is a REIT that gives an 8% yield in 12…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap TSX Stocks I’d Buy for Monthly Dividends Ahead of a Recession

| Puja Tayal

Are concerns of inflation and recession stressing you out? Here are two stocks that can pay you monthly dividends during…

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Dividend Stocks

Let it Snow! 2 Energy Stocks to Warm Your Portfolio With Regular Income

| Puja Tayal

Canadian energy companies will benefit from competition amid a tight liquified natural gas supply. Here are two dividend-yielding energy stocks…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Down 40% in 5 Months?  

| Puja Tayal

The gold price is falling, even though inflation has peaked at a 40-year high. Is it a good time to…

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Energy Stocks

Are Canadian Natural Gas Stocks the Next Suncor Energy? 

| Puja Tayal

Natural gas prices are touching the roof as Russia reduces its gas supply to Europe. Now is the time to…

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Stocks for Beginners

All You Need to Know About Investing in a Recession

| Puja Tayal

A recession creates an opportunity for value investors. Here’s everything you need to know about investing in the current environment.

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Tech Stocks

The 2 Best Beaten-Down Tech Stocks to Buy in August

| Puja Tayal

The 2022 tech bubble burst has created an opportunity to buy growth stocks at beaten-down prices. The sell-off pulled down…

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Tech Stocks

Why Has Constellation Software Stock Surged 14% in the Last 2 Weeks?

| Puja Tayal

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock has surged 14% in the last two weeks after falling 20%. What is driving this growth?

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks to Buy in August 2022

| Puja Tayal

After a dip and rally in the last four months, what does August have to offer investors? Here are two…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Popular Stock You Own?

| Puja Tayal

Do you own a popular stock trading at its high while the overall market is in a downturn? Here’s what…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? 3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Puja Tayal

Now is the time to invest in tomorrow. Recession fears have created an opportunity to bag stocks you can hold…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) 2022 Outlook: Should You Be Worried?

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock surged, despite reporting a gloomy outlook for 2022. Should you be worried about your Shopify holdings?

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks I’m Never Selling

| Puja Tayal

Something that is valuable is worth holding. Here are two value stocks I will never sell and could even pass…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian REITs That Can Pay You Rent of Over 5% 

| Puja Tayal

If you buy a house to rent, you earn a 2% rental yield before taxes. But two Canadian REITs can…

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Stocks for Beginners

7 Things to Know Before Investing in Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Investing in stocks can be intimidating, requiring discipline and patience. Here are seven things you should know about stocks before…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks That Can Double Your Money During an Economic Recovery

| Puja Tayal

The stock market downturn has created an opportunity to buy some growth stocks at an attractive value and double your…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

A recession reiterates the need for passive income. Everyone, from retirees to millennials, needs dividends when working income is not…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks Under $10

| Puja Tayal

Stocks under $10 carry high risk. But there are two stocks at this price that also pay regular dividends.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Earn $200 in Monthly Income Without Working

| Puja Tayal

Is inflation eating up your income? Are you looking for a second source of income? Here are two ways to…

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Energy Stocks

The 3 Best Dividend Stocks That Can Pay Your Electricity Bill for a Lifetime 

| Puja Tayal

Are rising energy prices eating up your income? There is a way you can payup your electricity bill for a…

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Dividend Stocks

7 Things to Know Before Retirement

| Puja Tayal

There are many unknowns related to retirement, and leaving things to chance is not an option. Here are seven things…

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Tech Stocks

The 2 Best TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Before the Rally

| Puja Tayal

Tech stocks seem to have bottomed out in mid-June. It’s time to buy growth stocks before they rally further.

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Investing

Is Rogers Communications Stock a Buy Ahead of the Shaw Merger?

| Puja Tayal

Telecom stocks are highly volatile, as the date of the Rogers-Shaw deal nears. Should you buy Rogers Communications stock?

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Dye & Durham (DND) Stock Fall 15% in a Week?

| Puja Tayal

Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) stock fell 15% in a week. What caused this downturn, and should you buy this stock…

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