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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

Don’t Be Fooled: Here’s How Sign-Up Bonuses on Credit Cards Can Come Back to Haunt You

| Steven Porrello

What makes a sign-up bonus on a cash back or rewards credit card go wrong?

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Personal Finance

How to Save Money for People Who Are Really, Really Bad at Saving Money

| Steven Porrello

The trick to saving money? Easy. Automations.

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Personal Finance

Is Your Rewards Credit Card More Than 3 Years Old? Here’s Why You Should Dump it for a New One

| Steven Porrello

By applying for a new rewards card, you could get a lucrative sign-up bonus, a higher earn rate, or more…

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Personal Finance

Why You Should Strongly Reconsider Early Retirement in 2022 (and Possibly 2023)

| Steven Porrello

Even if you're dead set on retiring in 2022, here's why I strongly recommend you wait.

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Personal Finance

How Much Do You Need to Spend to Earn $1,000 in Credit Card Rewards?

| Steven Porrello

How long will it take to earn $1,000 in credit card rewards? The answer might be shorter than you think.

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Personal Finance

Cost of Living for Canadians Could Surge After Russo-Ukrainian War: Here’s What You Should Know

| Steven Porrello

The war in Ukraine will make food and gas more expensive in 2022. Here's what you can expect.

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Personal Finance

For the 2nd Year in a Row, 50% of Canadians Are Making a Huge Retirement Mistake

| Steven Porrello

Over half of Canadians might be making the worst retirement mistake of their lives.

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Personal Finance

Whoa! Did Warren Buffett Invest $1 Billion in “Rat Poison?” Yep. Here’s Why

| Steven Porrello

In February, Warren Buffett's company bought US$1 billion in shares of Nubank, a Brazilian digital bank that focuses heavily on…

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Personal Finance

Should You Ever Pay an Annual Fee for an Aeroplan Credit Card?

| Steven Porrello

Let's take a look at when you should pay the annual fee for an Aeroplan rewards card.

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Personal Finance

This 1 Threat to Credit Card Rewards Is Terrifying and Makes Me Want to Use Mine Today

| Steven Porrello

Credit card providers can devalue your points at any time. Here's what you should know.

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Personal Finance

3 Major Ways the War in Ukraine Could Become a Threat to Your Retirement Savings

| Steven Porrello

As the war continues to shock the world markets, I can think of three ways it could threaten your ability…

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Personal Finance

If the Canadian Government Can Freeze Bank Accounts, Should You Keep Your Money There?

| Steven Porrello

Should you trust a bank with your money? Yes. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

4 Warning Signs Your Credit Card Is Horrible and You Need a New One (Like, Today)

| Steven Porrello

Should you get a new credit card this year? If your card has these four things, then yes.

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Personal Finance

Are You Part of the 76% of Canadians Who Feel Financially Secure? Here’s How to Make the Most of a Good Situation

| Steven Porrello

Here's what to do with your extra money.

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Personal Finance

Should You Take Investment Advice From TikTok?

| Steven Porrello

Move over financial advisors. There's a new sheriff in town: TikTok.

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Personal Finance

Which Will Make You Wealthier: Betting on Sports or Stock Investing?

| Steven Porrello

Sports betting and stocks might seem similar, but one is far riskier than the other.

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Personal Finance

Does it Ever Make Sense to Pay Your Income Taxes With a Rewards Credit Card?

| Steven Porrello

There are two instances when it might make sense to use a credit card to pay your income taxes.

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Personal Finance

Warren Buffett Doesn’t Diversify His Stocks: Should You?

| Steven Porrello

"Diversification is a protection against ignorance," said Warren Buffett. Is that a bad thing?

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Personal Finance

Is Earning Passive Income Practical, or Is it a Waste of Time?

| Steven Porrello

How can you make your passive-income venture practical? Here's one expectation you should have.

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Personal Finance

Aeroplan’s American Express Credit Card Could Earn You 80,000 in Bonus Points in 2022

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You could earn around 80,000 this year alone by signing up for this card today.

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Personal Finance

3 Reasons Your Credit Card Provider Could Take Away Your Rewards in 2022

| Steven Porrello

Will your credit card provider take away rewards in 2022?

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Personal Finance

Want a 2nd “Welcome” Bonus on Your Credit Card? Here’s How to Earn it (and Maybe a 3rd)

| Steven Porrello

If you're good at negotiating, you might be able to get a second bonus on a rewards card.

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Personal Finance

Why Do You Have a Mediocre Credit Score When You Have No Debt? 5 Things to Consider

| Steven Porrello

Credit scores can be confusing. If you feel you're doing everything right, here's why your score might still be mediocre.

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Personal Finance

How to Build the Perfect Retirement Plan

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Young or old, having a retirement plan is an important part of anyone's future. These steps will get you started…

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Personal Finance

3 Easy Side Hustles for Lazy Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A side hustle doesn't have to be hard, that's a part-time job. If you want to create cash flow but…

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Personal Finance

More Than $2,160 of Tax Savings in 2022 You May Not Know You Have

| Kay Ng

How much tax savings are you getting in 2022? How are you spending your tax savings? Why not invest the…

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Personal Finance

15 Ways Canadians Can Help People in Ukraine Right Now

| Steven Porrello

How can Canadians help Ukrainians? Here are 15 unique organizations you can donate to.

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Personal Finance

Investing in Mutual Funds? Here’s How the High Fees Are Costing You

| Tony Dong

Most mutual funds just aren't worth it. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

Should Your Small Business Have a Cash Back Credit Card?

| Steven Porrello

Small business credit cards can free up cash flow, as well as help you earn valuable rewards.

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Personal Finance

3 Signs You Should Dump Your Aeroplan Rewards Card

| Steven Porrello

Not sure if you should renew your Aeroplan card? Here are some signs you might want to cancel it.

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Personal Finance

6 Personal Finance Steps to Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals Earlier

| Tony Dong

Retirement shouldn't have to be complicated. Here's a quick guide to get you started.

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Personal Finance

Make 6 Figures From This Incredibly Easy Side Hustle

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This is, by far, the easiest way to make passive income for life, and all it takes is about 30…

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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

10 Tips to Become a Millionaire in 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want to make millions in the next decade, you can get there with a bit of hustle, some…

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Personal Finance

Will Housing Prices Ever Drop? Here’s What Homebuyers Should Expect for the Rest of 2022

| Steven Porrello

What might cause home prices to go down in 2022?

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Personal Finance

21% of Canadians Are Making a Huge Mistake With Their Credit Cards

| Steven Porrello

One in five Canadians is making only the minimum payment on a credit card. Here's why that's a mistake.

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Personal Finance

Canada’s Inflation Rate Hits 30-Year High: Here’s How it Affects You

| Tony Dong

Everything is getting more expensive. Here's what you can do.

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Personal Finance

New Investors: 3 Ways to Truly Diversify Your Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong

Want to truly diversify your investment portfolio? Follow this guide to get started.

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Personal Finance

Own a Small Business? Here’s How to Pick Between Paying Yourself a Salary vs. Dividends

| Tony Dong

Picking the right combination can help you optimize for tax efficiency

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Personal Finance

What You Need to Know Before You Start Investing in Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Dividend investing may require more work than you initially thought, but it can be super rewarding. Start saving and investing…

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