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Investing

2 Interesting Value Stocks to Play Defence

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) are great Canadian value stocks to pick up amid rampant levels of volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $500/Month in Passive Income ASAP

| Kay Ng

Here's how you can build a sizeable passive income as soon as possible by saving and investing in safe dividend…

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4 Canadian Stocks to Buy After Analyst Boosts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These are the best Canadian stocks I would buy in bulk after recent analyst boosts, especially given future performance for…

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Tech Stocks

Investing Guide: 5 Things to Do to Become a Millionaire

| Puja Tayal

What does it take to become a millionaire? Discipline? Hard work? Luck? Find out the role of investing in your…

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Coronavirus

5 Canadian Growth Stocks That Are Still Undervalued

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're a Motley Fool investor looking for growth stocks that last, these five create the perfect portfolio for you…

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Coronavirus

Forget WELL Health (TSX:WELL) Stock: 1 New Healthcare Stock Already Climbing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL Health (TSX:WELL) stock has been a strong investment in healthcare tech, but this new stock could prove just as…

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Coronavirus

1 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Remains Super Undervalued

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors continue to watch obvious industries, but this is one of the best Canadian stocks to buy for the rebound…

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Personal Finance

3 Energy Stocks to Buy on the TSX Pullback Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The pullback among energy stocks on the TSX today provides the perfect chance to pounce on these strong stocks for…

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Personal Finance

Here’s Why a Big Emergency Fund Is a Terrible, Terrible Idea

| Steven Porrello

Here's why saving more than six months' worth of expenses can be disadvantageous to your household.

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Personal Finance

5 Super-Simple Ways to Completely Ruin Your Credit Score

| Steven Porrello

Building your credit score takes time, dedication, and smart decisions. Tearing your credit score apart — well, you could do…

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Personal Finance

5 High-Paying Side Hustles That Could Help You Save for Retirement in 2022

| Steven Porrello

If you're struggling to save for retirement, here are five side gigs that could give your retirement fund a boost.

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Personal Finance

The Tax Deadline Is Almost Here! Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know if You Haven’t Filed Yet

| Steven Porrello

The deadline to file your taxes is May 2. If you haven't started yet, here's what you should know.

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Personal Finance

New to Investing? Be Sure You Avoid These 5 Newbie Mistakes

| Steven Porrello

If you're new to investing, here are five big mistakes you should watch out for.

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Personal Finance

Lazy Canadians: Here’s How You Can Make $200 Per Week in Passive Income

| Steven Porrello

To earn $200 a week, invest money in high-quality stocks or ETFs.

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Personal Finance

Costco vs. Canadian Tire: Which Rewards Card Will Save You More on Gas in 2022?

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard earns 3% back at Costco Gas, and the Canadian Tire Mastercard earns 10 cents per litre.…

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Personal Finance

Finally! Apply for a CIBC Costco Mastercard Now to Get a Welcome Bonus!

| Steven Porrello

From now until December 31, 2022, CIBC will give you a welcome bonus on the new CIBC Costco Mastercard.

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Personal Finance

Should You Buy a Home in 2022? Here’s Why You Should Wait Until Next Year

| Steven Porrello

Here's why you should consider waiting until 2023 to buy a home.

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Personal Finance

Canadians Seeking Housing May Want to Think Outside the Country

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Renting is a stigma, pure and simple. You shouldn't feel like a failure by choosing to rent, and you can…

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Personal Finance

Could Canada’s High Inflation Turn Into Stagflation? Here’s Why Canadians Shouldn’t Be Concerned

| Steven Porrello

Stagflation is caused by high inflation, high unemployment, and negative economic growth. Could Canada be on the brink of this…

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Personal Finance

Quitting Your Full-Time Job to Focus on a Side Hustle? Ensure You Do These 5 Things First

| Tony Dong

Sticking to "the man" and working for yourself can be exhilarating ... if you can avoid these common mistakes

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Personal Finance

New Investors: Here’s How to Avoid Paying Over $2,000 in Investment Fees Per Year

| Steven Porrello

Canada has some of the highest fund and investment fees in the world. Here's how new investors can avoid paying…

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Personal Finance

Why You Should Think Twice Before Getting a Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

Thinking about getting the Canadian Tire Mastercard? Consider these drawbacks first.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Personal Finance

Can You Retire a Millionaire With $400 a Month? Only if You Do This…

| Steven Porrello

Yes, you can retire a millionaire off $400 per month. You just need a long time horizon and a good…

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Personal Finance

Don’t Get a CIBC Costco Mastercard Until You Consider These 5 Major Weaknesses

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard is now Costco's official rewards card.

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Personal Finance

Need Somewhere to Park Some Cash? Here’s How to Decide Between HISAs vs. GICs

| Tony Dong

Before you pick between a GIC or HISA, ask yourself these questions.

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Personal Finance

Could Mortgage Rates Double Before the End of 2022? Here’s What You Should Know

| Steven Porrello

Could the Bank of Canada raise the benchmark rate to 3.25% by the end of the year?

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Personal Finance

3 Part-Time Jobs With Flexible Hours Perfect for Early Retirees

| Steven Porrello

Amassing enough savings for an early retirement is tough work. Here are three part-time jobs that could help you retire…

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Personal Finance

The Average Home Hits $816,720: Should You Invest Your Down Payment in Stocks to Keep Up?

| Steven Porrello

With home prices continuing to rise, you might bet tempted to invest your down payment. Here's why that might not…

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Personal Finance

Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? Consider This First…

| Steven Porrello

Thinking of putting your emergency fund in stocks? Consider this first...

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Personal Finance

No Savings at 50? No Problem: Here’s How to Retire a Millionaire

| Steven Porrello

If you haven't saved a dime for retirement, here’s what you’ll need to save to retire a millionaire.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Personal Finance

5 Stupid Mistakes I Made in My 1st Year of Freelancing (and How I Would Avoid Them Today)

| Steven Porrello

Don't make the same mistakes I made.

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Personal Finance

This 1 Credit Card Tip Could Be the Secret to Beating Canada’s 5.7% Inflation

| Steven Porrello

How can you keep pace with Canada's 5.7% inflation? This credit card tactic could help.

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Personal Finance

Should New Investors Open a TFSA or an RRSP First?

| Steven Porrello

When should new investors open a TFSA, and when should they open a RRSP? Let's take a look.

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Personal Finance

The Canadian Tire Mastercard Might Be the Best Gas Credit Card in Canada: Here’s Why it Is

| Steven Porrello

The Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard now earns 10 cents per litre at Gas+ and Husky stations.

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Personal Finance

15 Super Simple Ways to Save on Gas This Summer

| Steven Porrello

Here's how to save on gas this summer.

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Personal Finance

No, Early Retirement Isn’t Just For Men. Here’s How Women Can Take Over the F.I.R.E. Movement

| Steven Porrello

Women: it's time to take over the F.I.R.E. movement. Here are three ways you can retire early.

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Personal Finance

Is CIBC’s Takeover of the Costco Mastercard a Complete Fail?

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard launched on March 4.

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Personal Finance

Who Invests Better: Men or Women? The Answer Is So Clear It Might Surprise You

| Steven Porrello

Women are better investors than men. Don't believe me? Here's research to back it up.

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Personal Finance

Warren Buffett to Young Entrepreneurs: Don’t Think About Money

| Steven Porrello

Here's what Warren Buffett has to say about job satisfaction and paycheques.

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Personal Finance

Which No-Fee Credit Card Has the Highest Earn Potential? For Canadian Tire Shoppers, the Answer is Clear

| Steven Porrello

With a 4% earn rate and the ability to double-dip offers, the Canadian Tire Mastercard is a lucrative rewards card.

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Personal Finance

New to Budgeting? Get Started With These 3 Simple Steps

| Tony Dong

Budgeting isn't rocket science. Here's how to get started.

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Personal Finance

Should You File Your Taxes Yourself or Hire a Professional? 3 Things to Consider

| Steven Porrello

When should you hire a tax pro? Here are three surefire signs you shouldn't go it alone.

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Personal Finance

Yes, the Housing Market in Canada Could Be Cooling Off: Here’s What You Should Know

| Steven Porrello

What factors could be cooling off the housing market in Canada?

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Personal Finance

A Whopping 56% of Canadians Have Lost Faith in Their Retirement Plans: What Should They Do?

| Steven Porrello

For those feeling pessimistic about their retirement plans, here's how you can get back on track.

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Personal Finance

Cash Back Apps: Can You Really Get Paid to Shop?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cash back apps are getting more and more popular, but are they legit? And if so, which are the best…

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Personal Finance

88% of Canadians Don’t Have a Detailed Retirement Plan: But Do They Really Need One?

| Steven Porrello

The majority of Canadians don't have a retirement plan. Here's why that's a problem.

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