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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

How Does Canada’s Record-High Inflation Compare to Other Countries?

| Steven Porrello

Inflation in Canada surged to 5.7% in February. How does that compare to other countries?

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Personal Finance

Here’s Why More Than 87% of Canada’s Young Investors Are Smarter Than Their Parents

| Steven Porrello

Today's young investors are surprisingly savvy, perhaps more so than their parents. Here's what a recent survey has to say.

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Personal Finance

Canadian Tire Is Now Doubling Rewards on Gas: Here’s Why That’s an Amazing Deal

| Steven Porrello

The Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard now earns 10 cents back per litre. How does it stack up next to Canada's…

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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 Big Credit Card Trends That You Can Expect For 2022 and 2023

| Steven Porrello

Many annual fee credit cards come with enough additional perks and rewards to make the fee worth the cost.

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Personal Finance

Will Bank of Canada’s Rate Hikes Bring Inflation Down? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hold Your Breath

| Steven Porrello

The Bank of Canada is fighting inflation with rate hikes. Disruptions in supply chains, however, might frustrate their efforts.

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Personal Finance

New Investors: 3 Things To Ask Before Buying Any ETF

| Tony Dong

Not all exchange-traded funds are equal. Here's what to watch out for before you invest

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Personal Finance

How Much Will the Bank of Canada Raise the Policy Rate in April?

| Steven Porrello

The Bank of Canada will meet on April 13. Can we expect another rate hike?

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Personal Finance

Could the Housing Market Crash? This Expert Predicts a 40% Drop in Prices

| Steven Porrello

Oxford Economics predicts home prices will drop by 24%, with a 40% drop as a worst-case scenario.

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Personal Finance

Surprise! The CIBC Costco Mastercard Isn’t the Best Card to Use at Costco: Here’s Why

| Steven Porrello

For Canadians with credit cards that earn more than 1%, the new CIBC Costco Mastercard may not be the best…

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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

Want to Retire Before You Hit 40? Here’s How to Do it Before You Turn 35

| Steven Porrello

Do you want to retire early? Here's how.

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Personal Finance

Make $175/Hour With This Fun Side Hustle

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation has all Canadians needing extra cash, which is why a fun side hustle like this one can really help,…

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Personal Finance

2022 Might Be the Best Year to Be a New Investor: Here’s Why

| Steven Porrello

2022 is a great year to start investing in stocks. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

How to Turn Credit Card Rewards Into a $1,000 Emergency Fund

| Steven Porrello

Over half of Canadians can't cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Here's how credit card rewards might give your emergency fund…

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Personal Finance

Aeroplan Mega-Bonus Alert! Get a 100% Bonus on Aeroplan Points Until March 22

| Steven Porrello

From now until March 22, you can get up to a 100% bonus on Aeroplan points bought through Air Canada.…

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Personal Finance

Having Only 1 Rewards Credit Card Is a Horrible Idea: Here’s Why

| Steven Porrello

To truly maximize rewards, you should carry more than one rewards card. Here's why.

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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

1 Simple Trick to Get Wealthy Without Even Trying

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This simple trick only takes about two minutes to set up. From there, you could make over a million dollars…

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Personal Finance

How Much Will the War in Ukraine Drive Inflation? 3 Things to Consider

| Steven Porrello

What goods will be more expensive in 2022? Let's take a look.

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Personal Finance

Don’t Have an Emergency Fund? Here’s How to Come Up With $1,000 in a Dire Situation

| Steven Porrello

Need $1,000 fast? Don't worry: you have options.

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Personal Finance

When Shouldn’t You Contribute to Your RRSP?

| Steven Porrello

RRSP are tax havens. But they're not for everyone.

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Personal Finance

3 Unique Challenges Women Face in Retirement Planning (and How to Solve Them)

| Steven Porrello

When it comes to retirement planning, women have far more challenges than men. Here's what they can do to solve…

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Personal Finance

How Can Small Businesses in Canada Help Ukrainians?

| Steven Porrello

Small business owners can help Ukrainians in two major ways: donating money and resettling refugees.

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Personal Finance

5 Things I Don’t Like About the New CIBC Costco Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

Here are five reasons I'm disappointed with the CIBC Costco Mastercard.

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Personal Finance

5 Poor Choices People Make With Their Credit Cards That Feel Smart At The Time

| Steven Porrello

These choices might seem smart, but they could have long-lasting consequences.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade Last Week

| Tony Dong

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

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Personal Finance

4 Ways Credit Cards Could Make You Richer

| Steven Porrello

Here's how to squeeze every reward and perk out of your credit card.

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Personal Finance

3 Investing Mistakes Keeping You From Retiring Rich

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These investing mistakes can slowly but surely chip away at your retirement riches, so make sure you stay on top…

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Personal Finance

Could the War in Ukraine Have Any Impact on the Canadian Real Estate Market?

| Steven Porrello

Will the war in Ukraine hurt the Canadian real estate market?

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Personal Finance

These Money “Tricks” Might Sound Smart, But Are Actually Dumb

| Steven Porrello

These money tips sound smart, but can be costly in hindsight.

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Personal Finance

The Scary Truth About Retirement: You’ll Never Get There by Saving Alone

| Steven Porrello

The average Canadian needs $1.6 million to retire comfortably. How can you get to $1.6 million?

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Personal Finance

3 Reasons the 2022 Canadian Tax Season Could Be as Weird as Last Year

| Steven Porrello

Tax season 2022 has begun, and, according to the CRA, it could be as challenging as last year. Here's what…

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Personal Finance

Warren Buffett to Homebuyers: If This Describes You, You’re Ready to Buy a Home

| Steven Porrello

According to Buffett, there's a clear sign when you should be a homeowner.

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Personal Finance

How to Earn More Than $1,000 Per Month With the Amazon Associates Program

| Steven Porrello

If you create content or have a strong social media following, this program could help you earn $1,000 per month…

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Personal Finance

Here’s How You Can Donate Your Aeroplan Points to Help Ukraine

| Steven Porrello

Stand with Ukrainians by donating your Aeroplan Points to Doctors Without Borders or Miles4Migrants.

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Personal Finance

New Investors: 3 Tips for Surviving A Bearish Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A bearish market could be coming, and that means you'll need to prepare your investments. Here are some tips on…

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Personal Finance

Watch Out! Don’t Get a CIBC Costco Mastercard Until You Consider These 5 Weaknesses

| Steven Porrello

Before you sign up for the new CIBC Costco Mastercard, consider these weaknesses.

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Personal Finance

Is It Safe to Invest Your Retirement Savings in Crypto?

| Steven Porrello

Before you invest your retirement savings in crypto, here are some things to consider.

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Personal Finance

The New CIBC Costco Mastercard Is Finally Here: Should You Get One?

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard is now available. Should you get one?

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