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Author: Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Stephanie has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. Stephanie is a stock lover who likes to invest for the long-term. She specializes in writing about consumer stocks, pot stocks, tech stocks, and personal finance. Stephanie received an MBA in finance and worked for National Bank of Canada. Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest work!

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’S CERB Isn’t Enough? The TFSA Comes to Your Rescue

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Buying Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) in your TFSA will give you monthly dividends that can you withdraw whenever you want…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dividend stocks like Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) will help you get through the recession by giving you a consistent income.

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Investing

This Market Rally Feels Fragile: Here’s Why

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The stock market rally might lose steam soon, as investors realize the economy will take years to recover from the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice to Buy the Broad Stock Market?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Investors buying the whole stock market instead of picking stocks forego their chances of beating the market.

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett Is Unfazed by the Market Rally

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Warren Buffett prefers to sit on his cash rather than profit from the market rally to buy more stocks. The…

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Coronavirus

A Huge Stock Market Selloff Is Coming

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

A huge market selloff is coming as the COVID-19 impact on the economy is worse than expected. Recovery will be…

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Coronavirus

This Toilet Paper Company Will Boost Your TFSA

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cascades (TSX:CAS) stock has been soaring lately as consumers are stocking up on toilet paper because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

It's time to buy stocks, as they haven't been that cheap in years. Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a quality stock…

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Coronavirus

Why You Should Keep Saving for Retirement During a Recession

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Even if the economy is in a recession and stock markets are volatile, it's not a reason to stop contributing…

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Coronavirus

Why Consumer Staples Stocks Are a Must-Have During a Recession

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are afraid of losing money during a recession, you can protect your investment portfolio by buying consumer staples…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Why You Should Buy Dividend Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You can limit the damaging impacts of a market crash on your investment portfolio by buying quality dividend stocks like…

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Energy Stocks

2 Insanely Cheap Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) stock is very cheap right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in March

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) is one of the three dividend stocks I suggest to buy in March.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Big Mistakes to Avoid With Your TFSA

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Be careful not to overcontribute to your TFSA.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: How to Turn a $75,000 TFSA Into a $1,000,000 Retirement Fund

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

It's possible to turn $75,000 into $1,000,000 in less time than you think by buying quality stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Popular Stocks Hitting New 52-Week Lows

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stocks have recently hit a new 52-week low. Should you…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Attractive Small-Cap Marijuana Stocks to Watch

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX:LABS) looks like an attractive stock to buy in the cannabis sector for its strong growth and…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is one of Canadian dividend stock that pays a safe and reliable dividend.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: Why You Should Buy Insurers Over Bank Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Life insurance stocks like Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) have outperformed bank stocks in 2019, and this trend should continue in…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Important RRSP Rules You Need to Know

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The RRSP comes with rules that you need to follow if you don't want to pay penalties or taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Diversify Your TFSA Portfolio With These 3 Top Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Diversifying your TFSA portfolio with strong stocks like National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is important to lower its overall risk.

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Energy Stocks

Why the TSX Could Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Decade

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The S&P 500 had a much better return than the TSX in the 2010s, but this could change in the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn Your TFSA Into a $1,000/Month Tax-Free Income Stream

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) has a very high dividend yield.

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Important TFSA Rules You Need to Know

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The TFSA comes with rules that you need to follow if you don't want to pay penalties or taxes.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Tech Stocks to Supercharge Your TFSA

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian tech stocks like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) can give a strong boost to your TFSA.

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Cannabis Stocks

This Small-Cap Pot Stock Beats Canopy to Profitability

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) should turn in a profit this year.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy if Markets Plunge in 2020

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Defensive stocks like Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX:LAS.A) are good to own when markets plunge.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn a $10,000 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

It's possible to turn a $10,000 TFSA into $1,000,000 in less than 30 years by buying growth stocks like goeasy…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN) is one of the three high-yield dividend stocks I suggest to buy in 2020.

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) or Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Before Earnings?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stocks could be very volatile when the pot companies report earnings…

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Investing

Should You Buy Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock on the Dip?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock looks undervalued after plunging 40% over one year.

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Investing

Will Dollarama’s (TSX:DOL) Stock Price Hit $50 This Winter?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc.'s (TSX:DOL) share price plunged in December following slightly disappointing results but is now in an upward trend.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Pay You More Than $5,000 a Year With a $50,000 TFSA

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You can earn more than $5,000 per year with a $50,000 TFSA by buying dividend stocks like Vermilion Energy Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Get to $500K in Your TFSA

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You could get to $500k in your TFSA faster than you think by buying solid growth stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard…

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Hit Double Digits This Winter?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) disappointed in Q2 but is still one of the most profitable pot companies.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows: Should You Buy Before February?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) stocks are currently trading near their 52-week lows. Should you buy them now?

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 REITs to Easily Boost Your Income in 2020

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Buying REITs like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is an easy way to earn passive monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Here’s What You Should Do With Your TFSA Contributions

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Buying quality stocks like National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is an excellent choice of investment for a TFSA.

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Stay Away From Pot Stocks in 2020?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cannabis stocks, including HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO), plunged sharply in 2019. Should you buy pot stocks in 2020 or stay away…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Safe and Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of the three dividend stocks I suggest to buy in 2020.

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