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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

3 Tips to Plan Your Unique Retirement Lifestyle

| Kay Ng

The sooner you start your retirement planning, the better. Here are three tips to get you started!

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Personal Finance

Bank of Canada Could Hike Mortgage Rates as Soon as This Week: Here’s How Homebuyers Can Prepare

| Steven Porrello

The era of historically low interest rates could be coming to a quick end.

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Personal Finance

Should You Invest Your Down Payment in Stocks if You Can’t Find a Home in 2022?

| Steven Porrello

Let's examine when you should (and shouldn't) invest your down payment in risky investments.

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Personal Finance

When Does it Make Sense to Take Out an RRSP Loan?

| Steven Porrello

Should you go into debt this RRSP season to fill your unused contribution space?

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Personal Finance

2022 Is The Worst Time To Be a Saver. Here’s What To Do With Your Money Instead

| Steven Porrello

If you're looking to grow your savings, here are four places you can put your money in 2022.

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Personal Finance

CIBC Costco Mastercard: Canada’s Finest, or a Complete Disappointment?

| Steven Porrello

Can the CIBC Costco Mastercard compete with other rewards cards or will it be a total flop?

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Personal Finance

Traditional Retirement Is Overrated: Here’s What You Should Do Instead

| Steven Porrello

If retirement isn't for you, here are four alternatives that might be a better fit.

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Personal Finance

Everything Comes With a Cost: The Hidden Dangers of Earning Credit Card Points

| Steven Porrello

The rewards on your credit card mean nothing if you make one of these mistakes.

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Personal Finance

Credit Card Rewards May Be Unfair. Here’s How You Can Change the System For The Better

| Steven Porrello

Where do credit card rewards come from? The truth might surprise you.

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Investing

Elon Musk: Here Are 50 Ways to Be Smarter and Catch Biased Thinking

| Steven Porrello

Now is your chance to improve your thinking.

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Personal Finance

Does The Colour of Your Credit Card Make You Spend More Money?

| Steven Porrello

That red credit card might be making you spend more money.

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Personal Finance

New to Investing? Here’s How to Choose Your First Market-Beating Stocks

| Steven Porrello

Here are some steps you can take to pick your first market-beating stocks.

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Personal Finance

Aeroplan vs. Omicron: Here Are the Aeroplan Program Changes Members Can Expect in 2022

| Steven Porrello

Here are just five adjustments Aeroplan members should be aware of.

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Personal Finance

Nearing Retirement in 2022? Here’s How to Protect Your Investments from the Next Market Correction

| Steven Porrello

If you're nervous about a market correction affecting your retirement savings, here some steps you can take to protect your…

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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

Make 2022 the Year You Retire With These Tips

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement is the ultimate goal for many, and this could be the year you do it, no matter what age…

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Personal Finance

These 5 Popular Side Gigs Promise Big Money but Too Often Leave Us Burned Out and Angry

| Steven Porrello

These five side hustles might not be worth your time (or energy).

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Personal Finance

Mark Your Calendars: You Can Earn 30X on Canadian Tire Purchases on These 2 Bonus Days

| Steven Porrello

Get ready for more bonus days under the Canadian Tire Mastercard program

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Personal Finance

Here’s Why You Should Never Hoard Your Canadian Tire Money

| Steven Porrello

Let's take a look at three reasons why you should spend your CT money rather than save it.

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Personal Finance

3 Popular Rewards Card “Hacks” That Don’t Actually Work in Practice

| Steven Porrello

Here are three credit card "hacks" that won't earn you rewards.

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Personal Finance

How to Get a Lower Mortgage Rate Without Breaking Up With Your Lender

| Steven Porrello

Want to lock in a historically low mortgage rate before the Bank of Canada hikes them up? Here's how.

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Personal Finance

Bank of Canada’s Warning to Potential Homebuyers: You’re About to Go Into a Tonne of Debt

| Steven Porrello

Let’s take a look at one of the primary reasons the Bank of Canada is suggesting now is not the…

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Personal Finance

Millennials: How to Make 2022 the Year You Buy a House

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With a few tricks, you can afford a home in 2022 by the summer!

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Personal Finance

4 Million-Dollar Habits of the Super Rich That Every Canadian Should Learn

| Steven Porrello

How do the super-rich find success and insight? Easy. They develop these four million-dollar habits.

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Personal Finance

Want to Save $1,000 in 2022? 5 Easy Ways To Do It Before the End of January

| Steven Porrello

Here are five ways to end January with a $1,000 in your savings account.

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Personal Finance

What’s it Like to Spend Elon Musk’s Money? This Online Game Lets You Spend $217 Billion

| Steven Porrello

If you had US$217 billion, how would you spend it? This fun website helps you decide.

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Personal Finance

Inflation Will Make These Expenses More Costly in 2022: Here’s What You Can Do About it

| Steven Porrello

What will require more space in your 2022 budget? Let's take a look at four key expenses.

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Personal Finance

Is it Possible to Keep Credit Card Rewards When You Return a Purchase? Yes, But Only Like This

| Steven Porrello

In this one case, you can keep credit card rewards after you make a return.

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Personal Finance

Everyone Says You Need a Budget. But Do You? Here’s Why it Might Not Work for You

| Steven Porrello

The 50/30/20 budget ... the zero-based budget ... the envelope budget: do you really any of these? Here's why some…

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Personal Finance

Warren Buffett to Young Investors: If You Want to Retire Wealthy, Build a “Very Long Hill”

| Steven Porrello

If you want to retire wealthy, then "put a small snowball at the top of a long hill."

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Personal Finance

Is Retirement Even Worth It? If You’re One of These Types of Person, Then No.

| Steven Porrello

If you're one of these types of people, you might find more fulfillment and value in your work than in…

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Personal Finance

Are Aeroplan Credit Cards with Annual Fees a Waste of Money?

| Steven Porrello

It may seem counterintuitive, but an Aeroplan credit card with an annual fee will pay off in this scenario.

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Personal Finance

What Should You Do With Your Aeroplan Points if You Can’t Travel in 2022?

| Steven Porrello

With COVID-19 and its variants still disrupting world affairs, you might not want to travel this year. If that's the…

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Personal Finance

What’s the Maximum You Can Earn Using the CIBC Costco Mastercard?

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard has lucrative earn potential. But there are some annual caps you should be aware of.

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Personal Finance

The Top 4 Reasons Not to Work a Side Hustle — No Matter How Much You Could Make

| Steven Porrello

Side gigs might be a lucrative way to bring in extra cash. But they're not for everyone. Here are four…

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Personal Finance

3 Things You Should Do in 2022 to Save on Next Year’s Taxes

| Steven Porrello

2022 may have just begun, but it's never too early to start cutting next year's taxes.

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Personal Finance

Is the New CIBC Costco Mastercard Worth Your Time?

| Steven Porrello

For a card that lacks an annual fee, the CIBC Costco Mastercard looks good. But is it right for you?

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Personal Finance

Buying a House in 2022? Here Are 3 Challenges You Can Expect in the New Year

| Steven Porrello

Should you buy a home in 2022? If you can overcome these three challenges, perhaps so.

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Personal Finance

Credit vs. Debit: Which Card Will Earn You More Cash Back?

| Steven Porrello

It's a debate that's as old as the hills: which is better, credit cards or debits cards?

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Personal Finance

High Inflation Has Officially Arrived: Here Are 4 Ways to Overcome it

| Tony Dong

Inflation might be scary, but it doesn't have to mean the worst for your finances.

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