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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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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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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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3 Stocks I’d Buy Before Bitcoin

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bitcoin is far too risky for long-term investors, in my opinion, but these three stocks have seen massive growth that…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,000? 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in March

| Robin Brown

Got a couple thousand dollars that you want invest in March 2021? Here are three top quality Canadian stocks that…

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Tech Stocks

Buy the Dip and Sell the Rally: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

One sector of the stock market is seeing a correction. Here is your chance to buy two stocks at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Stock Market Volatility? 2 Ways to Make Money From a Pullback

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is seeing a correction after the 2020 earnings season. This is a perfect market to make money.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $1,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors with only $1,000 can take advantage of today's dip in the markets and see massive returns due to the…

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks With Superior Returns to Buy Right Now!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks have a dipped share price, and yet they have a strong future of returns for today's investor…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Big Changes Coming to the GST Refund in 2021

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has made changes to the GST refund for the July 2021-June 2022 period. File your tax returns on…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Are you sitting on extra cash? Consider these three top TSX stocks for outsized gains in the long term.

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Stock: 1 Must-Buy Futuristic Stock Today to Dream Big

| Jitendra Parashar

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock has just started rallying again after shedding more than 50% in the previous couple of weeks. It…

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As Tesla Stocks Falls, This Top EV Stock Is Climbing!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has exploded in the last year, with many worrying that it can't keep up after the recent…

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T4 Slip: 3 Ways CRA’s COVID-19 Benefits Can Impact Your Finances

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave generous COVID-19 benefits of $500/week to Canadians. Here's how these benefits impacted your income, investment, and tax.

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons You Should File Your 2020 Income Tax Returns Before April 30

| Puja Tayal

April 30 is the income tax filing deadline. The CRA is giving interest relief on taxes, but submit your returns…

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Bargain Hunters: 3 Top TSX Stocks Under $10

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A recent dip or market movement has put these stocks in the spotlight, so buy up now for the cheap…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 TSX Stocks That Can Earn You $290 of Monthly Passive Income

| Robin Brown

The TFSA is a great mechanism for earning tax-free passive income. Here are two TSX stocks that could really boost…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks Rebound: Is it Safe to Invest?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Energy stocks seem to be on the rebound, but many investors are worried that after years of dips there could…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks I’d Buy With My Tax Refund

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tax season is upon us, so why not file early and collect your tax refund? Then use it to invest…

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Attention Taxpayers: CRA Brings 3 Big Changes to 2020 Income Tax Returns

| Puja Tayal

The 2020 tax season is here. The CRA has introduced three temporary changes specifically for your 2020 income tax returns.

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Tech Stocks

Are You Self-Employed? The CRA Won’t Ask You to Repay the CERB If…

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is clawing back the wrongly disbursed CERB. If you are self-employed and worried about a hefty CERB repayment…

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Tech Stocks

TSX Rallies to Record High! Best Time to Make Millions From Stocks

| Jitendra Parashar

The S&P/TSX Composite Index just posted a fresh record high near 18,596 this morning. It could be the best time…

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Have Utility Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

Utility stocks might seem dull on the face of it, but stability and dividends play a big role in driving…

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CRA Tax Filing: Pay No Income Tax on the $14,000 CERB in April

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave $2,000/month CERB to over eight million Canadians in 2020. It's time to pay a tax on it.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax-Filing Benefits: Pay No Interest on 2020 Income Tax Debt

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is encouraging taxpayers to file their taxes on time. It has waived off interest on outstanding income tax…

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Investing

Beginner Investors: Here’s What I’d Do As Treasury Yields Surge

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other growth stocks could continue to get pummelled as bond yields continue to swell.

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Coronavirus

4 Top TSX Stocks to Make You Lucky

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The recent market pullback means you can buy these solid stocks that could mean serious and quick returns!

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Personal Finance

TFSA Investors: 3 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

While you can make lots of money in a TFSA without having to pay taxes, there are certain situations where…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Ignore Earnings and Invest in These 2 Top TSX Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While there is definitely long-term information you can gather from earnings reports, don't buy or sell based on one quarter.

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March Pullback: I Told You So

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The March crash of 2020 may not have been predictable, but this March 2021 pullback has been a bit easier…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Sure Thing? Sure Thing!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investing in the stock market is not like gambling. You can find a sure-thing solution as long as you know…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Make $12 a Day in Passive Income Tax Free!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While there is no such thing as a sure-thing stock, this one gets you awfully close. And it's why you'll…

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4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Under $20

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These four stocks offer a chance at massive returns in a short period, with strong growth prospects coming out of…

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: Turn $100 Into $1,000,000 Today!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You don't need to be rich to get rich. If you can only afford $100 to invest today, that's better…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Canadians! The CRA Increased $13,000 CRB to $19,000

| Puja Tayal

In light of the current economic situation, the CRA has increased the maximum CRB limit from $13,000 to $19,000.

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Personal Finance

TFSA Investors: The 2 Best Stocks to Buy in March and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

The TFSA is a perfect mechanism for building wealth. Forget "high-interest" savings accounts and start investing with these two great…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks That Raised Dividends for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

A dividend increase suggests that the company has fair visibility of its future earnings. Here are three TSX stocks that…

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Tech Stocks

Why theScore’s (TSX:SCR) Boring U.S. IPO Is Actually a Good Thing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

After a boring IPO from Score Media & Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR), what should investors think about theScore stock?

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Dividend Stocks

2020 Tax Season: Stop the CRA From Taking Back Your CRB in 3 Easy Steps

| Puja Tayal

This tax season, your T4 slip may surprise you. The CRA can take away a portion or all of your…

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Stocks for Beginners

Start of a Stock Market Crash? Probably Not. Here’s What Beginner Investors Should Do

| Joey Frenette

High-flying growth stocks like Shopify Inc. could continue to drop at the hands of the tech stock market crash, but…

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Coronavirus

Tesla Bulls: The Multi-Bagger Your Portfolio Is Missing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to be a winner in the last year, but you can get Tesla-level returns from this…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Pullback? These TSX Stocks Will Help You Sleep Easy at Night

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are taking a bit of dip, but it's not a worry if you have a balanced portfolio. Here…

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Investing

Why Cargojet Stock (TSX:CJT) Dropped 10% After Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) saw a recent pullback after earnings, even though the report was exceptional. So what happened?

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