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Author: Cindy Dye

Cindy’s passion for finance began while she was pursuing her MBA. Using her background as a former engineer and technical writer, she enjoys researching and analyzing stocks for The Motley Fool. Cindy is an avid member of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community.

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Investing

Why This Canadian Stock Plunged 40% Last Week

| Cindy Dye

On Thursday, the day after Spin Master (TSX:TOY) provided weak guidance and received an unwelcome downgrade, the stock plummeted 39.34%…

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Investing

Coronavirus Fears Make This Stock a Winner

| Cindy Dye

Even as the broader market has plunged this week, one stock has benefitted from the news regarding the disease.

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Investing

Buy These 2 REITs to Profit From Toronto’s Soaring Housing Market

| Cindy Dye

Many analysts, who originally thought the hot market may stagnate this year, are now projecting another year of record price…

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Investing

Canadian Investor Alert: The Retail Apocalypse Wipes Out Another Stock

| Cindy Dye

E-commerce has triggered a fundamental shift in the retail industry, and it is having a devastating impact on traditional brick-and-mortar…

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Help You Retire in Comfort With Only CPP and OAS Payments

| Cindy Dye

By choosing stocks that pay hefty dividends and/or offer significant growth opportunities, you can create a monthly income stream that…

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Investing

3 Ways to Invest and Profit from Canada’s 5G Stocks

| Cindy Dye

Investors who want to get in on this booming technology have several options. Here are three ways investors can profit…

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Energy Stocks

Hate Taxes? 3 CRA–Approved Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill

| Cindy Dye

Depending on your age, income, and family situation, these CRA-approved accounts offer unique tax-advantaged benefits.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold Forever

| Cindy Dye

A TFSA is the perfect investment vehicle to hold Dividend Aristocrats, like Scotiabank and Canadian Utilities.

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Investors: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Cindy Dye

If you don’t have any other money saved or you need the money in the near future, you will want…

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Bank Stocks

How Much in Dividends You’ll Receive With $10,000 Invested in TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock

| Cindy Dye

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) offers more than just a nice dividend; the bank’s growing presence outside Canada is what excites most…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire Comfortably on Only the CPP Pension and OAS Payments?

| Cindy Dye

If you have concerns about your ability to live comfortably on only CPP and OAS, you are not alone.

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Investing

This Canadian Stock Is Soaring as Boeing (NYSE:BA) Deals With Problems

| Cindy Dye

As detrimental as the problems with the 737 Max have been to Boeing’s stock, the stock of one Canadian company…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s How Much Money You’d Have If You’d Invested $1,000 in Lightspeed Stock’s (TSX:LSPD) IPO

| Cindy Dye

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) went public almost one year ago, in March 2019, at a price of $18.10 per share.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Investors: How to Prepare for Canada’s Housing Bubble Crash

| Cindy Dye

The Canadian housing growth is not only unsustainable but due for a correction, and investors would be wise to make…

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Energy Stocks

CPP Pensioners: How to Make More Money Each Month

| Cindy Dye

The average Canadian receives less than $700 per month in CPP benefits. Once necessities like food and shelter are accounted…

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Investing

Avoid This Controversial Canadian Stock

| Cindy Dye

While most CEOs consider a public political statement off limits, the CEO of Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) took to Twitter…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Pay Absolutely Zero in Taxes

| Cindy Dye

With tax season only a few short months away, there is a way to lower your tax burden, pay less…

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Bank Stocks

Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Still Canada’s Best Banking Stock?

| Cindy Dye

TD Bank (TSX:TD) has long been known as the premier banking stock in Canada, however this year, the stock’s gains…

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Investing

My Stock Picks Beat the TSX in 2019! 3 Winning Strategies to Outperform the Market in 2020

| Cindy Dye

Here’s a recap of my top stock picks in 2019 and how you can use the same strategies to outperform…

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Cannabis Stocks

Buy These Canadian Pot Stocks Now Before the Santa Claus Rally

| Cindy Dye

If there is one sector in the TSX that needs a holiday rally this year, it’s marijuana stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

OK Boomer: Buy This Stock to Profit From Canada’s Growing Senior Population

| Cindy Dye

With a dividend that has steadily increased, a growing portfolio of properties, and a high level of liquidity, this REIT…

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Investing

Canadians: Stocks Make the Perfect Holiday Gift

| Cindy Dye

There’s one gift that is sure to satisfy every recipient this holiday: the gift of a share(s) of stock in…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Create a Passive Income Machine

| Cindy Dye

With a few choice selections from Canada’s finest high-yield stocks, you can create a system that consistently pays you a…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Cash! 1 Better-Than-Cash Stock to Hold in Your TFSA

| Cindy Dye

If you are holding cash in your TFSA, there is a better option: equities that offer hefty dividend payouts and…

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Tech Stocks

Outlook for 2020: Canada’s 3 Best Tech Stocks

| Cindy Dye

Canada's best tech companies delivered record returns in 2019. Can these companies repeat their stellar performance in 2020?

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Tech Stocks

The 3 Best (and Worst) Canadian Tech Stocks of 2019

| Cindy Dye

Canadian tech stocks have taken off in 2019! Here are the best and worst performers so far this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Boost Your CPP Pension

| Cindy Dye

On average, Canadians receive $683.65 in monthly benefits from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). While that’s a nice start, here…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Highly Defensive Stocks to Buy Before 2020

| Cindy Dye

Here are three stocks that can help to protect your portfolio from the inevitable market drop.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Nemaska Lithium (TSX:NMX) Stock Double Your Money?

| Cindy Dye

Nemaska Lithium (TSX:NMX) has yet to secure the money needed to continue with the Whabouchi project, the company's most crucial…

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Investing

Can Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Double Your Money?

| Cindy Dye

Stock in Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has been beaten down this year. Can investors still make money in this stock?

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Double Your Money?

| Cindy Dye

The price of Shopify (TSX: SHOP)(NYSE: SHOP) stock has more than doubled in 2019. Can the company repeat this again…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Nemaska Lithium (TSX:NMX) Stock Fell 11.5% in September

| Cindy Dye

The stock price of Nemaska Lithium Inc (TSX:NMX) fell 11.5% in September. Over the past year, the stock price has…

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Investing

Early Retirees: Recession Proof Your Retirement with This 1 Defensive Stock Strategy

| Cindy Dye

The best strategy is to protect your investment portfolio, just in case you are unlucky enough to retire during a…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Down 30%: Is Now the Time to Buy?

| Cindy Dye

With shares of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) down 30% since hitting an all-time high of $543.76 in August, is it time…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Avoid These Common and Costly Investing Mistakes!

| Cindy Dye

Here are three common and costly mistakes to avoid when investing in a TFSA.

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Investing

Investors: The 14% Payout of This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is at Risk!

| Cindy Dye

Upcoming changes in the U.S. healthcare system and the recent disastrous quarter jeopardize the 14% dividend from Medical Facilities Corporation…

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Top TSX Stocks

Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Remained Flat in August

| Cindy Dye

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock has soared this year, returning 73%. But the stock stalled in August. What happened?

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Investing

Why I Finally Added Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock to My TFSA

| Cindy Dye

A pullback in Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) stock finally gave me the opening I'd been waiting for to add the stock…

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Investing

Why Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Fell 1.15% in August

| Cindy Dye

Despite a major acquisition announcement and strong quarterly earnings, shares of Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) traded lower in August.

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Investing

Can Popeyes’s New Chicken Sandwich Add More Heat to This Hot TSX Stock?

| Cindy Dye

The internet has been abuzz for the past two weeks as Popeyes debuted its new chicken sandwich. Will the social…

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