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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 How Canadians Can Help Stop High Inflation … Without the Bank of Canada’s Help

| Steven Porrello

We play a role in this, too.

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Personal Finance

How to Invest in Stocks … Even if You Have No Idea Where to Begin

| Steven Porrello

Stock investing is, hands down, one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. Here's how new investors can get…

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Personal Finance

This Trick Could Help You Get Ten Times More Credit Card Rewards

| Steven Porrello

If your card gives you cash back, here's how you can make it grow larger.

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Personal Finance

5 Reasons Everyone Should Stop Hating On the Canadian Tire Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

Here's why frequent Canadian Tire shoppers should consider getting the Triangle Mastercard, no matter what the public says.

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Personal Finance

Bank of Canada’s “Hidden” Message on Interest Rates: This Is Your Last Warning

| Steven Porrello

Interest rates are coming. How soon will they arrive?

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Personal Finance

The Average Home Price Is almost $750K: What Does the Mortgage Look Like for That?

| Steven Porrello

Here's what you can expect to pay per month for the average house price.

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Personal Finance

Want to Save $1,000 in March? 5 Easy Ways to Save More

| Steven Porrello

The household savings rate is trending downward. But if saving money is a goal, here's how to save $1,000 in…

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Personal Finance

4.5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your CIBC Costco Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard will be available March 4.

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Personal Finance

How to Dominate the Bidding War and Win a House You Actually Want to Buy

| Steven Porrello

If you want to buy a home this year, here are some ways you can dominate the market.

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Personal Finance

Canadians Who Work From Home: You Can Get up to $500 Back on Your Taxes

| Steven Porrello

Work-from-home life just got better.

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Personal Finance

These Money Habits Are Stopping You From Retiring a Millionaire

| Steven Porrello

What financial habits are stopping you from retiring a millionaire?

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Personal Finance

Raging Inflation: These Are the Worst Money Mistakes You Can Make During High Inflation

| Steven Porrello

Inflationphobia is causing Canadians to make poor money choices. Here are four you can avoid.

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Personal Finance

Don’t Buy From Canadian Tire Yet: You Could Earn 40 Times More if You Wait Until This Day

| Steven Porrello

Stack this offer with other offers to earn even more CT money.

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Personal Finance

Want to Retire Early? Do This and You Could Retire 10 Years Before Your Parents Did

| Steven Porrello

By harnessing the power of compound interest, you could retire before your parents did.

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Personal Finance

New Investors: Avoid These 3 Common Investment Scams

| Tony Dong

If the opportunity sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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Personal Finance

Costco’s New Rewards Card Might Just Be the Best Card to Fight Inflation

| Steven Porrello

With bonus earnings on gas and food, the CIBC Costco Mastercard could help you fight 2022 inflation.

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Personal Finance

Mortgage Rates: How High Could the Bank of Canada Hike Rates in March?

| Steven Porrello

Inflation is now 5.1%. How high will the Bank of Canada hike interest rates to combat it?

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Personal Finance

The Best Alternatives to an Emergency Fund When You Have Zero Savings

| Steven Porrello

HELOCs, low-interest credit cards, and TFSA investments can help your household stay afloat in a time of dire need.

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Personal Finance

Young Investors: Follow These 5 Steps To Start Building Wealth

| Tony Dong

Confused on how to start growing your net worth? This roadmap should help.

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Personal Finance

10 Clever Ways to Get Paid to Exercise in 2022

| Steven Porrello

These apps give you cold, hard cash for walking, losing weight, and completing fitness challenges.

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Personal Finance

3 Devastating Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A New Side Hustle

| Tony Dong

Side hustles can be profitable and rewarding... if you don't run afoul of these blunders.

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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

This One Debt Trick Can Help Lower Your Tax Bill and Increase Your Refund

| Steven Porrello

Should you take out an RRSP loan to lower your 2021 tax bill?

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Personal Finance

3 Steps to Take Before Jumping Into Early Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Living a retirement lifestyle may not seem possible for younger people, but if you start planning early with a financial…

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Personal Finance

The Easiest Way to Bring in Passive Income This Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Moving can be an excellent way to bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in passive income, if you're willing…

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Personal Finance

Give Small Business Owners a Break: Why 2022 Needs to Be the Year We Lower This Credit Card Fee

| Steven Porrello

Canadian small businesses continue to pay high credit card processing fees. Here's what you can do.

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Personal Finance

Surprise! One CIBC Costco Mastercard Perk That’s Easy to Overlook

| Steven Porrello

The new CIBC Costco Mastercard has an installment plan that could help you save on interest.

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Personal Finance

Canadian Tire Mastercard Users: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Earn 30 Times Back

| Steven Porrello

Mark your calendars. On March 16 and 17, you can earn 30 times more Canadian Tire money.

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Personal Finance

Could the Bank of Canada Raise Interest Rates in February?

| Steven Porrello

Here's why the Bank of Canada could raise interest rates in February as well as why it likely won't.

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Personal Finance

Can You Really Become Wealthy From TikTok?

| Steven Porrello

If you're thinking about using TikTok to earn wealth, here's what you should know.

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Personal Finance

These Are the Most Costly Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making in a Sellers’ Market

| Steven Porrello

With homes in low supply, you don't want to make these costly mistakes.

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Personal Finance

Yes, the Stock Market Might Look Scary in 2022: Here’s Why You Should Invest in Stocks Anyway

| Steven Porrello

If the market tanks, stocks will be deeply discounted.

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Personal Finance

This Is the Worst Place to Hold Your Money Right Now (Hint: It’s Not a Savings Account)

| Steven Porrello

Warning: long-term GICs might be the worst place to store your money right now.

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Personal Finance

Should You Still Retire in 2022? 3 Things to Consider Before You Do

| Steven Porrello

2022 might not be the best year to retire. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

These Credit Card Perks Are Completely Overrated (And Might Cost You, Too)

| Steven Porrello

When you're shopping for a new card, don't be pulled in by these overrated "perks."

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Personal Finance

New Investors: Avoid These 3 Harmful Cognitive Biases For Success

| Tony Dong

Successful investing involves more than picking the right stocks. Sometimes, our behavior can play the largest role.

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Personal Finance

January Recap: The 5 Craziest Things Elon Musk Has Done, Said, or Tweeted So Far This Year

| Steven Porrello

Here are my top five favourite Elon Musk "moments" from January.

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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

Warren Buffett Makes $2 Billion in January as World’s Wealthiest Lose Billions: How Does He Do it?

| Steven Porrello

The world's wealthiest people lost billions in January, but not Buffett.

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Personal Finance

What if Inflation Never Drops in 2022? Learn These 10 Ways to Make Life Less Expensive

| Steven Porrello

Inflation could remain high for the remainder of 2022. Here's how you and your budget can fight back.

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