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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

5 Inflation-Proof Recipes That Could Help You Save on Groceries This Christmas

| Steven Porrello

Cook these five recipes this year, and you could cut your grocery bill significantly.

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Personal Finance

Wealthsimple Invest vs. Wealthsimple Trade

| Tony Dong

Here's what I would pick as a new investor.

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Personal Finance

3 Ways Canadian Millennials Can Retire Early

| Tony Dong

Regular, Lean, or Fat FIRE? Here's what they mean and how they work.

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Personal Finance

These Company Emails Show Exactly How Brilliant and Bossy Elon Musk Really Is

| Steven Porrello

Musk's emails can be extremely bossy, though not without a touch of brilliance. Here are just a few of his…

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Personal Finance

5 Popular Holiday Expenses That Are a Complete Waste of Money

| Steven Porrello

Don't waste your hard-earned cash (or credit card rewards) on these popular holiday items.

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Personal Finance

Can Your Retirement Fund Benefit From Cathie Wood’s Portfolio?

| Kay Ng

Cathie Wood's portfolio beats the market returns in the long run. That means you can retire sooner from her portfolio,…

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Personal Finance

Here’s What the CIBC Costco Mastercard Could Earn on 10 of Costco’s Most Expensive Items

| Steven Porrello

If we assume a 2% earn rate on the new CIBC Costco Mastercard, here's how much you could earn.

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Personal Finance

Holiday Shopping? Use Your Credit Card Rewards to Save Hundreds!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Credit card rewards are the easiest way to save money during the holidays. You have to spend during the year…

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Personal Finance

RRSP or TFSA: Which One Should Millennials Open?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials are great savers, but which is the better option for you: investing in an RRSP or a TFSA? Here…

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Personal Finance

This Silly Credit Card Mistake Could Be Costing You Thousands of Rewards Points

| Steven Porrello

A misunderstanding leads many rewards credit card holders to make a silly mistake: redeeming points or miles for cash back.

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Personal Finance

Retire in 2022? Here’s Why Next Year Might Be the Worst Year to Retire

| Steven Porrello

Unless you absolutely must retire in 2022, I would reconsider waiting another year. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

1 Unconventional Way to Generate Passive Income Without Stocks, Bonds, or Real Estate

| Tony Dong

Thinking outside the box can lead to some excellent passive-income sources.

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Personal Finance

4 Popular Ways to Boost Your Canadian Tire Money This Christmas

| Steven Porrello

This shopping tips will help you earn more Canadian Tire money this holiday season.

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Personal Finance

Inflationphobia: How to Avoid Overreacting to High Inflation (and Possibly Wasting a Lot of Money!)

| Steven Porrello

Some reactions to inflation are justifiable. Some are just hysterical. Here's how not to overreact.

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Personal Finance

These Early Retirement Myths Need to Burn Out and Die

| Steven Porrello

People love to beat up the idea of early retirement. They point out that early retirees get bored fast, lose…

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Personal Finance

As Home Prices Continue to Soar, Homebuyers Are Still Making These 3 Common Mistakes

| Steven Porrello

While home supply is low, you don't want to make these three big mistakes.

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Personal Finance

How Capital Gains Tax in Canada Can Lower Your Effective Tax Rate

| Kay Ng

Invest in stocks for the long term on the side, focus on capital gains, and reduce your income tax rate.

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Personal Finance

Don’t Make $100,000 a Year? Here’s How to Retire a Millionaire Anyway

| Steven Porrello

How do average earners retire millionaires? It's easier than you think.

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Personal Finance

5 Quirks That Explain Why Warren Buffett Is One of the Wealthiest People in the World

| Steven Porrello

Between keeping his taxes and owning the same house since the 50s, these Buffett quirks may be the key to…

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Personal Finance

5 Post-Pandemic Perks That Could Make Your Employees Never Want to Leave

| Steven Porrello

Canadian small businesses are struggling to retain employees. These five perks may be the secret to keeping them.

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Personal Finance

Here Are the Absolute Worst Ways to Redeem Your Credit Card Rewards

| Steven Porrello

How should you redeem your credit card's rewards? Here are a few redemption options you might want to avoid.

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Personal Finance

5 Mistakes Even Smart People Make When Planning For Retirement

| Steven Porrello

Anyone can make mistakes when planning for retirement. Even smart people.

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Personal Finance

3 Simple Side Hustles That Won’t Cost You a Dime to Start

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Side hustles can be a great way to make some extra cash on top of your day job, but these…

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Personal Finance

Will Elon Musk Give Up 2% of His Wealth to Solve World Hunger? Here’s Why the World Shouldn’t Hold its Breath

| Steven Porrello

The U.N. has unraveled its plan to spend Elon Musk's US$6 billion. Will Musk cough it over?

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Personal Finance

3 Savings Goals Millennials Should Aim for That Aren’t Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials have so many things to save for, so don't let retirement be your only goal! These three are important…

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Personal Finance

Air Canada’s Portable COVID-19 Test Could Make Crossing the U.S. Border Easier, But Here’s What You Should Know First

| Steven Porrello

Aeroplan launches the first portable COVID-19 test. But can it help you travel back and forth between the U.S. and…

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Personal Finance

How to Generate Passive Monthly Income From Real Estate Without Actually Owning Any

| Tony Dong

Buying and holding REITs can be a profitable and tax-efficient alternative to owning property.

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Personal Finance

Every Year, Holiday Shoppers Make These 3 Costly Mistakes With Their Rewards Credit Cards

| Steven Porrello

To help you evade a credit card disaster, here are three common mistakes you should avoid.

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Personal Finance

Is Canadian Tire’s “Exclusive” Triangle Select Program Really Worth the Extra $89?

| Steven Porrello

Canadian Tire has an exclusive program that can earn you more Canadian Tire Money. Is it worth the extra cost?

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Personal Finance

Here Are 10 Different Ways to Look at Elon Musk’s Record-High Net Worth

| Steven Porrello

Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. But what does that really mean? Here are 10 ways to…

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Personal Finance

How Air Canada’s New Portable COVID Test Could Mean Big Earnings for Aeroplan Members

| Steven Porrello

Here's how a new COVID test could help you rake up some necessary rewards.

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Personal Finance

Buying a Home Before the End of 2021? Here’s Why You Might Want to Wait Instead

| Steven Porrello

With mortgage rates on the rise, you might feel the pressure to get a home now. Here's why you should…

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Personal Finance

Here’s How the CIBC Costco Mastercard Can Avoid Becoming a Major Disappointment

| Steven Porrello

If the CIBC Costco Mastercard has these perks, it will avoid becoming just another retail credit card.

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Personal Finance

From Unshucked Oysters to Bitcoin: 10 Oddities That Are Taxed in Canada

| Steven Porrello

From blank CDs to smoked fish, the CRA has levied taxes on these 10 weird things.

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Personal Finance

Can You Retire a Multi-Millionaire With $500 a Month? Yes, But Here’s What You Should Know First

| Steven Porrello

How can you retire a multi-millionaire with $500 a month? Three things: start early, invest wisely, and stay out of…

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Personal Finance

5 Major Early Retirement Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

| Steven Porrello

The F.I.R.E movement has been the most exciting, fun-to-watch development in personal finances in recent years. Instead of advising workers…

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Personal Finance

Homebuyers Beware: These Recent Changes Could Make Mortgage Rates Skyrocket

| Steven Porrello

Is now the time to get a mortgage before rates start to climb?

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Personal Finance

Is $1,000,000 the Magic Number to Retirement? You May Be Surprised

| Kay Ng

How much do you need to retire? What's the long-term return of your investments? What's your dream retirement like?

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Personal Finance

Elon Musk Is Now Worth a Record-High $300 Billion: Here’s Why Ontario Should Be Upset …

| Steven Porrello

Well, it’s official. Not only is Elon Musk the richest person in the world, but he’s also the first person…

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Personal Finance

What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett’s Biggest Regrets

| Steven Porrello

He’s the Oracle of Omaha, and one of the greatest investors of all time (if not the greatest). His company,…

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