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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

New Investors: 2 Things to Never Do During a Bear Market

| Tony Dong

Avoiding these bad habits during a market correction will help keep your investment portfolio intact.

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Personal Finance

3 Ways You’re Using Your Canadian Tire Mastercard All Wrong

| Steven Porrello

Here's how to avoid leaving CT money on the table.

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Personal Finance

Sick of Getting Outbid on a Home? Here’s How 1st-Time Homebuyers Can Stay Competitive

| Steven Porrello

If you're looking to buy in 2022, here's how you can stay competitive.

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Personal Finance

Bank of Canada to Homebuyers: Expect Interest Rates To Be “On a Rising Path”

| Steven Porrello

The Bank of Canada has decided to keep the benchmark interest rate the same—for now.

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Personal Finance

Feeling Burned-Out From Budgeting? Here’s How to Reset and Refocus

| Steven Porrello

If you're feeling budget burnout, let's take a step back and refocus.

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Personal Finance

Want to Retire Before 40? Here’s How to Use a TFSA and RRSP Strategically

| Steven Porrello

How can you use a TFSA and RRSP to fund your early retirement?

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Personal Finance

Don’t Waste Your Time With the Debt Snowball. This 1 Trick Will Save You More Money

| Steven Porrello

The roll-down method involves paying high interest debt first. Is it right for you?

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Personal Finance

Fixing the Wealth Gap in Canada: Here’s How Minorities Can Start Building Generational Wealth

| Steven Porrello

Canada is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, but that wealth isn't distributed equally.

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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

3 Ways to Quicken Your March to Financial Independence

| Kay Ng

Everyone's spending habits are different. You might have to make some necessary tradeoffs to get a jumpstart on investments.

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Personal Finance

3 Signs Your Side Hustle is Failing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Did you start a side hustle? How's it going? If it's hurting your life financially and personally, it might be…

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Personal Finance

How To Beat Warren Buffett At His Own Game

| Steven Porrello

Warren Buffett is arguably the G.O.A.T. of investing. But that doesn't mean you can't outsmart him.

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Personal Finance

Capital One Costco Credit Card: How to Prepare for the CIBC Transition

| Steven Porrello

On March 4, CIBC will officially replace Capital One as Costco's credit card partner. Here are a few important things…

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Personal Finance

Who Says You Have to Quit Working in Retirement? 5 High-Paying Remote Jobs for Retirees

| Steven Porrello

With these five remote opportunities, you can fund your retirement dreams without committing to a full-time job.

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Personal Finance

What Can We Learn From Elon Musk’s +$30 Billion Loss?

| Steven Porrello

Can Elon Musk's recent loss help us in these times of market uncertainty?

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Personal Finance

Who Benefits Most From a 30-Year Historic Inflation: Lenders or Borrowers?

| Steven Porrello

The short answer? Both—and neither.

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Personal Finance

Aeroplan Has Given Over 1.3 Billion Points to Charities. Should You Donate Your Points, Too?

| Steven Porrello

If you're accumulated a massive amount of points, consider giving some to others.

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Personal Finance

3 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need an Investment Policy Statement

| Tony Dong

Laying out your accepted investment goals and rules can help keep you from making bad decisions.

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Personal Finance

Warren Buffett to Young People: Stop Taking Out Credit Card Debt

| Steven Porrello

Are you wondering if you should use credit cards? Here’s a tip from Buffett himself.

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Personal Finance

Credit Card Churning Is Perfectly Legal. Here’s How It Could Come Back to Haunt You

| Steven Porrello

As you're churning credit cards, here are four risks to watch out for.

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Personal Finance

Should You Use Aeroplan Points to Travel Domestic or International?

| Steven Porrello

Which will give you more value: domestic flights or international ones?

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Personal Finance

Want to Earn an Extra $1,000 This Month? Credit Cards Might Be the Surprising Answer

| Steven Porrello

The challenge for this month: earn $1,000 on credit card churning.

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Personal Finance

Holding Onto Tonnes of Cash? Here’s How Much of it That Inflation Would Destroy in a Decade

| Tony Dong

Holding cash is a losing proposition over time due to inflation. Here's what you can do to beat it.

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Personal Finance

Entrepreneurs: 2 Warning Signs That Your Startup Is About To Fail

| Tony Dong

Keeping an eye on these key risk indicators is a good idea when launching a new venture

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Personal Finance

Here’s How to Double-Dip Your Canadian Tire Membership and Rewards Card

| Steven Porrello

This is the only way to double-dip rewards on the Canadian Tire Mastercard and Triangle Rewards program.

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Personal Finance

4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Wealthsimple Trade Account

| Tony Dong

Wealthsimple Trade is free, inuitive, and user friendly. Here are a few more tricks to maximize its potential

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Personal Finance

2 Mistakes Every New Investor Makes When Trading Their 1st Stock

| Tony Dong

I'm sure you're excited to start investing - but first, give this article a read. It could save you money.

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Personal Finance

From Cleaning Boiler Rooms to Tesla: How Elon Musk Made Money Before He Was Elon Musk

| Steven Porrello

Elon Musk wasn't always the face of the EV revolution.

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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

The Average Home Price Is Over $700K: How Long Will it Take to Save a Down Payment for That?

| Steven Porrello

To save the appropriate down payment, you might need more time than you think.

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Personal Finance

Save and Invest for Virtually Any Goal With These Top Tips

| Tony Dong

Whether it's for short-term, intermediate-term, or long-term objectives, these tips will help you succeed.

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Personal Finance

I Hate Budgeting, But I’m in Love With This 117-Year Old Budget From Japan

| Steven Porrello

Yes, it's my first confession of the year: I hate budgeting.

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Personal Finance

3 Easy, Foolproof Ways to Increase Your Savings Rate

| Tony Dong

A dollar saved and invested today is worth more in the future. Here are my top tips on how to…

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Personal Finance

5 Reasons to Ditch Your Debit Card for a Cash Back Credit Card

| Steven Porrello

If you love your debit card, here are five big reasons you should dump it for a cash back credit…

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Personal Finance

7 Pesky Finance Fees That Are Robbing You of Your Wealth (and How to Avoid Them)

| Steven Porrello

No one likes to pay fees. Here's how you can avoid Canada's top seven.

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Personal Finance

Millennials: Start Retirement Planning Now and be a Millionaire by 65

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It's never too late to start investing, and if millennials starting right now they could reach millionaire status by 65,…

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Personal Finance

Millennials: The Difference Between Passive Income and a Side Hustle

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're one of many millennials needing extra cash, you need to figure out whether passive income or a side…

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Personal Finance

Here’s How to Get 20 Times Back on Your Largest Canadian Tire Purchase (and up to 35 Times Back on Other Purchases)

| Steven Porrello

But for those who shop exclusively at Canadian Tire, the Triangle Select program might be right for you.

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Personal Finance

3 Warnings You Need to Know Before Starting a Side Hustle

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The side hustle is a huge trend, but one that comes with its own fair share of risks. So make…

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Personal Finance

3 Things I Love About the New CIBC Costco Mastercard (and 3 I Don’t)

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard will be available on March 4.

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