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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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Investing

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

How to Earn Double the Rewards on the CIBC Costco Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

With a Gold Star Executive Costco membership, you earn 2%. Stack that with a Costco Mastercard, and you'll earn even…

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Personal Finance

3 Mortgage Mistakes Every First-Time Homebuyer Makes (And How to Avoid Them)

| Steven Porrello

Mortgages can be fairly complicated, and if you're blinded by low rates, you could make some pretty costly errors.

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Personal Finance

Will House Prices Level Out in 2022? Here’s Why Homebuyers Shouldn’t Hold Their Breath

| Steven Porrello

Could home prices level out in 2022? It's possibly, but here's why I'm skeptical.

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Personal Finance

Taking Capital Gains or Losses in December? You May Be Too Late

| Kay Ng

Investors should give more thought to save more taxes by booking capital losses strategically. Selling at big losses at the…

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Personal Finance

5 Life Hacks From Elon Musk That Could Help You Reach Your Full Potential

| Steven Porrello

What can we learn from Musk about meeting our full potential? He has a lot to say on this topic,…

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Personal Finance

New Investors, Beware: These 2 Rookie Mistakes Could Cost You Serious Money

| Tony Dong

High mutual fund fees and too much home-country bias -- here's how to avoid them

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Personal Finance

3 Mistakes to Avoid that Could Cripple Your Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong

You've worked hard to build a nest egg. Here's how to avoid ruining it.

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Personal Finance

Retirement Is a Rumour: Live Your Life Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't believe the rumours. You don't have to work your whole life to retire. You could live the life you've…

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Personal Finance

5 Ways You’re Wasting Your Aeroplan Points

| Steven Porrello

If you don't understand how the Aeroplan program works, it's fairly easy to redeem your points for the wrong things,…

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Personal Finance

Here’s What I Don’t Like About the Canadian Tire Mastercard (Hint: How Much it Earns)

| Steven Porrello

Thinking about getting the Canadian Tire Mastercard? Consider these three drawbacks first.

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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

First-Time Homebuyers, Watch Out: This Is How You’ll Lose Money on Your First Home

| Steven Porrello

With home prices high, you don't want to lose money on these common mistakes.

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Personal Finance

No Time for a Side Gig? Try These Passive-Income Ideas Instead

| Steven Porrello

If you're looking for a simple passive-income strategy, these three can certainly point you in the right direction.

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Personal Finance

3 Things I Really Don’t Like About the New CIBC Costco Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

Find out what this writer dislikes about the new CIBC Costco Mastercard.

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Personal Finance

Here’s Why December Might Be the Best Month to Apply for a New Credit Card

| Steven Porrello

If you're in the market for a new credit card, here's why you should get one before December ends.

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Personal Finance

12 Simple Ways to Earn Cash Back This Christmas

| Steven Porrello

Apply these 12 strategies, and you can amass more cash back this Christmas.

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Personal Finance

Want to Retire Early? Use an RRSP First, Not a TFSA

| Steven Porrello

Both RRSPs and TFSAs can help you with your early retirement strategy. But the RRSP has a leg up on…

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Personal Finance

No Retirement Savings at 40? Do These Things ASAP to Catch Up

| Steven Porrello

Hey, don't worry -- you still have time to save. Do these things now, and you'll be back on track.

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Personal Finance

New Tax Breaks Are Coming in 2022: What Does That Mean for Your Income?

| Steven Porrello

What tax changes can you expect in 2022?

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Personal Finance

Warren Buffett Keeps Tonnes of Cash in His Portfolio: Should You?

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett's portfolio's use of cash gives investors insight into the use of cash in their portfolios.

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Personal Finance

Why Is Elon Musk So Productive? Here’s How He Gets More Work Done Than the Average Person

| Steven Porrello

How does Elon Musk manage three major companies? These three productivity tips might help us understand his drive.

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Personal Finance

These Beginner Stock Trading Mistakes Could Stop You From Long-Term Success

| Steven Porrello

If you're new to stock trading, and you don't want to go broke, here are three common mistakes to avoid.

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Personal Finance

3 Passive-Income Myths That Could Get in the Way of Making Some Serious Money

| Steven Porrello

To earn serious money, you have to see through the myths.

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Personal Finance

3 Round-the-World Trips That Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Aeroplan Points

| Steven Porrello

Ever since Aeroplan revamped their rewards program last year, travelers have had a unique opportunity to travel around the world…

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Personal Finance

Feeling Short-Staffed? Bring More Employees to Your Small Business With These Hacks

| Steven Porrello

Here are just three hacks that could help you draw some much-needed employees to your small business.

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Personal Finance

Is the Canadian Tire Mastercard Worth Your Time?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian Tire's Mastercard stacks up pretty well against competitors, with solid cash back and no annual fees. But are you…

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Personal Finance

Bank of Canada to Homebuyers: Don’t Buy Right Now!

| Steven Porrello

Let's take at the primary reason why the Bank of Canada is suggesting now is not the best time to…

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Personal Finance

Don’t Lose Your Life Savings: Beware of Investment Scams

| Kay Ng

Cases of investment scams have been rising rapidly during the pandemic. Beware of these scams to avoid losing your hard-earned…

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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 Easy Side Hustles to Collect Cash From Your Couch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for extra cash, you could do all three of these side hustles and still have time for…

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Personal Finance

Finally Revealed! Perks for the New CIBC Costco Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

Finally -- the CIBC Costco Mastercard's perks have been revealed.

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Personal Finance

Is That Credit Card Welcome Bonus Really Worth it? Here’s How it Could Come Back to Haunt You

| Steven Porrello

Credit card bonuses don't always live up to their reputation. Here's how a welcome bonus can go wrong.

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Personal Finance

Homebuyers Blinded by Low Mortgage Rates Are Making These 3 Costly Errors

| Steven Porrello

Here are three costs that are all too easy to overlook.

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Personal Finance

Look Out, Scotia Rewards Members: Scene+ Could Amp Up Your Earnings in 2022. Here’s What You Should Know

| Steven Porrello

At the end of December, Scotia Rewards will become Scene+. Here's what that means for you.

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Personal Finance

Before You Say No to a Credit Card With Annual Fees, Do This First

| Steven Porrello

An annual fee is what some credit card providers charge to cardholders in exchange for more perks, bigger welcome bonuses,…

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Personal Finance

Struggling to Save Money? Get Your First $1,000 With These Tips From Warren Buffett

| Steven Porrello

Warren Buffett is one of the wealthiest self-made persons in the world. Here's what he has to say about saving…

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Personal Finance

These Costly Mistakes Could Make Your Side Hustle Not Worth the Effort

| Steven Porrello

Avoid these 5 common mistakes, and you'll make your side hustle much more profitable.

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Personal Finance

This One Simple Trick Will Help You 2x, 5x, or 10x Your Aeroplan Rewards

| Steven Porrello

How you can 10x your Aeroplan rewards? Follow this tip and you'll see a difference.

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Personal Finance

Millennials Want to Shop Local: How to Make Them Loyal Fans of Your Small Business

| Steven Porrello

How can your small business engage millennials? These tips could help you engage them the right way.

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Economic Turbulence
Personal Finance

12 Mindless Habits That Are Slowly Depleting Your Wealth

| Steven Porrello

These 12 mindless habits could be slowly draining your wealth.

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