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Author: Puja Tayal

Puja Tayal has been writing for Motley Fool Canada since 2020. Her love for writing inspired her to start a college newsletter. With a Bachelors's degree in Finance and Accounting and CFA Level 1, Puja strives to transform stock discussions into breakfast table chats through her articles. A movie buff and a finance geek, Puja weaves superheroes, cartoons, and novels to tell you a story touching different aspects of investing, from portfolio and tax planning to retirement savings. Follow her on Twitter for more stories.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Knight Paying 3.9% Is Trading at a Deep Discount 

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Find out how the recent dip in goeasy stock affects its dividend and what it means for potential investors today.

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Energy Stocks

The Smartest Energy Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now 

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Energy stocks have fallen from tariff war uncertainty. Uncertainty brings change that may benefit some, and this energy stock could…

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Retirement

Turn Your TFSA Into a Retirement Powerhouse With This 7.6% Dividend Stock 

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Are you nearing retirement? Discover essential strategies for creating a retirement powerhouse with your savings and investments.

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Tech Stocks

The Smartest Conservative Stock to Buy With $2,900 Right Now

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Analyze the recent stock market trends and discover which conservative growth stock has outperformed in a volatile economy.

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Energy Stocks

This 5.3% Dividend Knight Has Raised Payouts for 25 Consecutive Years 

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The Canadian stock market is a gold mine for high-yield dividend stocks that offer consistent dividend growth for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

This Incredible Monthly Payer Is Down 17% and Looks Irresistible

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Are you looking for an alternative source for a monthly paycheck? This stock is an irresistible deal to lock in…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Blue-Chip Down 36% Is a Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity 

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Rarely does an opportunity come to buy a blue-chip stock at a decade-low price. It helps you catch up on…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With These Cash-Gushing Dividend Stocks

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Learn how recent macro events have affected stocks on the TSX, and find out which stocks are thriving despite challenges.

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Top TSX Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy at a 30% Discount in May

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Buying stocks at a discount has its benefits. Here are two fundamentally strong stocks trading at a 30% discount you…

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Tech Stocks

How to Invest $50,000 of TFSA Cash in 2025

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The market sell-off in the last two months amid fear of tariffs has created an opportunity to invest your cash…

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Tech Stocks

Canadians: How You Could Build a $1 Million Nest Egg

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Building a $1 million nest egg needs consistent investing, time in the market, and these growth stocks for the catalyst…

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Generating Machine With Just $10,000

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Do you have $10,000 sitting idle in your TFSA? Use it to generate cash with stocks that give both dividends…

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Retirement

How to Start Planning for Retirement at Age 35

| Puja Tayal

Retirement planning at age 35 gives you the flexibility to invest in growth stocks, as you still have 25 years…

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Top TSX Stocks

Here Are the Average Canadian TFSA and RRSP Balances at Age 45

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Are you investing enough? Learn what the average Canadian is investing in a TFSA and RRSP at age 45, and…

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Top TSX Stocks

How I’d Navigate the Market With Canadian Value Stocks in My Portfolio

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The current market scenario is nirvana for value seekers as the fear of a recession has pulled down the price…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of Telus You Should Own to Get $3,969 in Yearly Dividends

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There are many ways to earn returns from stocks, capital appreciation, compounding, and dividends. Telus can give you all three.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Big Income Stocks to Buy for May 2025

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Discover valuable insights on building an income portfolio that balances the need for immediate income and long-term growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Bargain Stocks for Growth-Seekers

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Are you looking to buy growth stocks at a lucrative discount? Here are two bargain stocks up for grabs in…

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Top TSX Stocks

Where I’d Put $10,000 in Consistently Well-performing TSX Stocks

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If you have been delaying investing in TSX stocks over fear of losing money, here are some reliable top-performing stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

A 9.9 Percent Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Puja Tayal

If you are looking to park your money for the short term and earn from it, this 9.9% dividend stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

Under 35? Here’s How Your TFSA and RRSP Stack Up 

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Under 35s are using TFSAs and RRSPs to grow their investments tax-free and build a retirement pool. Are your savings…

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Retirement

TFSA Investors: Here’s How Much You Might Need to Retire

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The TFSA can play a major role in retirement planning. Here's how.

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Top TSX Stocks

Where to Invest $5,000 in 2 Oversold TSX Stocks That Look Like Bargains Now 

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The TSX is recovering from the sell-off in early April. There is still time to buy oversold stocks at a…

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Retirement

3 TSX Essentials Every Canadian Retiree Should Consider

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The second phase of retirement planning begins after you retire. Here are three investment tips every retiree should know.

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Energy Stocks

How I’d Allocate $1,000 in Energy Stocks in Today’s Market

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Discover why energy stocks are crucial for Canadian investors as the election approaches amidst tariff challenges.

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Retirement

Where I’d Position My $25,000 Retirement Savings to Minimize CRA Tax Impact

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You pay tax even after you retire. Just as you plan taxes for your active income, you should do tax…

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Energy Stocks

Top Energy Stocks to Invest in 2025

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Most investors are avoiding energy stocks over fears that Trump tariffs could bring a structural change in the energy supply…

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Retirement

2 Stocks I’d Hold in My RRSP Through Retirement 

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Understand the role of RRSPs in your investment portfolio and how they can provide tax savings while building your wealth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s Exactly How $10,000 in a TFSA Could Grow Into $50,000

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Spending time in the stock market can convert $10,000 into $50,000. Here’s how you should approach your TFSA investment.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $10,000 in Telus Stock and Create $2,270 in Annual Passive Income

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Telus stock can give you annual passive income that can beat inflation. However, you can also compound your income through…

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Stocks for Beginners

April Opportunity: Where to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution

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April has brought some exciting value investing opportunities you can grab with the $7,000 TFSA contribution room.

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Energy Stocks

Are These 2 Canadian Energy Stocks a Smart Buy for Their Dividends?

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The tariff wars have pulled down energy stocks. While they are no longer a buy for capital appreciation, are they…

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Retirement

3 Mistakes That Can Reduce Your Retirement Income

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Avoid common retirement mistakes that can impact your finances during market downturns. Learn essential strategies to protect your savings.

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Dividend Stocks

8% Yield: 2 Stocks I’d Buy in April 2025

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April had a bearish start because of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. This dip created an opportunity to lock in an 8%…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Stock a Buy for Its Dividend Yield?

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Telus stock is trading near its nine-year low. Is it a stock to buy on the dip? If yes, does…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 All-Weather TSX Stocks You Can Buy Anytime

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Are you putting your investments on the back burner due to market uncertainties? Consider investing in these all-weather stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Stocks to Build Your Eventual Million-Dollar Portfolio 

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The time is now to build an eventual million-dollar portfolio, as some lucrative growth stocks are trading at a Black…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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Now is the time to buy and hold the evergreen stocks in your Tax-Free Savings Account and give your portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: It’s Time to Buy the Dip Now and Reap the Rewards Later 

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Buying the dip takes courage because you don’t want to buy into an uncertain future. But investors who buy the…

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Stock Market

Seize the Dip: 2 Investment Opportunities to Grab Now

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The tariff-induced market dip has created an opportunity to seize the opportunity to buy the dip in these investment trends.

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