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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.

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Stocks for Beginners

2024: The Year to Make Your Money Work for You (Even if You’re New to Investing) 

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It is high time you put your money to work instead of spending all of it. And the best way…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in January 

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Are you looking to buy stocks you can be confident will give returns? Consider these three stocks on which I…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks to Help Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million

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How many years would it take to convert $100,000 into $1 million? It depends on the kind of returns your…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock That Has Created Millionaires, and Will Continue to Make More 

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Those who invested in this tech stock before 2010 are now millionaires. Can it still make its new investors millionaires?

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Dividend Stocks

If You Invested $10,000 in Slate Grocery REIT Stock in 2014, This Is How Much You Would Have Today 

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Slate Grocery REIT is trading at a sweet spot. A $10,000 investment now can give you $950 in annual passive…

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Before a Bull Run

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Are you bullish on the stock market momentum this year? Here are a few growth stocks you might want to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock I Wouldn’t Touch With a 10-Foot Pole — and Here’s Why

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We discuss stocks worth buying. But it is also important to know which stocks to avoid. This one could be…

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Tech Stocks

Is Nuvei Stock a Millionaire Maker? 

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To become a millionaire, consider investing in high-growth stocks and have patience. Can Nuvei stock be your millionaire maker?

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Dividend Stocks

The 7% Dividend Stock Set to Dominate The TSX

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A Dividend Aristocrat caught in the bearish momentum last year is set to dominate the TSX in 2024. It is…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid in 2024 

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Looking at the market dynamics and macroeconomic outlook, here are a few stocks you could consider buying and one to…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will goeasy Stock Be in 3, 5, 10 Years? 

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goeasy stock has made a strong comeback from its two years of bear momentum. How does the future look for…

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Investing

Where Will Bombardier Stock Be in 3/5/10 Years? 

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Bombardier stock has surged six-fold in the last three years. What can you expect from the business jet maker in…

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Constellation Software stock made a new all-time high, growing 55% in the last 12 months. Is it a buy, hold,…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 800 Shares in This Top Dividend Stock for $2,047 in Passive Income

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Passive income gives you regular earnings from multiple sources without working for it. This dividend stock is a good passive-income…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today 

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The start of 2024 brings optimism around real estate stocks, as investors expect interest rate cuts. Now is the time…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How To Earn $88 Per Month in Your TFSA Portfolio

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The CRA has increased the TFSA limit to $7,000 for 2024. Your $7,000 can give you a monthly passive income…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Telus Stock Help You Become and Retire a Millionaire? 

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So you've been planning your investments around dividend stocks. But can a dividend stock like Telus make you a millionaire?…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Suncor: This Growth Stock Is Poised for a Potential Bull Run

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Suncor Energy’s stock price growth has peaked. It is time to book profits from Suncor and invest in a stock…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now 

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Do you have $500 in hand but don’t know where to invest? Here are five stocks you can buy confidently…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend All-Star I’d Buy Over Shopify Stock Any Day 

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2024 is the year to rebalance your portfolio. You can book profits from growth stocks like Shopify and lock them…

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Investing

3 Things About Bombardier Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

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Bombardier started the new year with a 4% correction. Is it a reason to panic or an opportunity to cease?…

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Tech Stocks

Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $100,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade 

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A decade is a short time to earn $1 million. To make up for the time, you need to invest…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify: Buy This Magnificent Tech Stock Instead 

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Are you hoping for Shopify stock to replicate its last two-month rally? Then consider buying this tech stock instead of…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn an $1,800 Annual Income on an $1,800 Investment

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Are you looking for passive income? Consider investing the amount you want to earn for 12 years in dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Help Turn $20,000 Into $1,400 Every Year 

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Are you looking to convert $20,000 profit or saving into $1,400 annual passive income for decades? These stocks are worth…

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Investing

What to Expect From the TSX in 2024

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The TSX ends 2023 with hopes of a return to normalcy in 2024. What surprises could next year bring for…

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Dividend Stocks

4 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 

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The start of 2024 is an opportune time to buy dividend stocks on the dip and lock in higher yield…

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Dividend Stocks

2023 in Review: Best and Worst Performing TSX Stocks

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2023 had its best and worst-performing TSX stocks. Some sectors rallied and some fell. Here’s the year in review.

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Tech Stocks

Hurry! 1 CRA Benefit to Claim Before December 29 

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Before you say goodbye to 2023, check up on all deadlines. You can claim this CRA benefit in your 2023…

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Investing

3 FHSA Shares to Buy Before the End of the Year

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As the calendar year changes, it is time to rebalance your portfolio and get exposure to some growth shares.

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Investing

A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Spectacular Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

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2024 is set to welcome a bull market, as interest rates begin easing. It’s time to buy some spectacular growth…

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Energy Stocks

How I’d Invest $250 a Month to Target a $4,433 Yearly Passive Income 

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Building a passive income portfolio early can be rewarding. A $250 monthly investment can give you a $4,400 annual passive…

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Investing

3 Reasons I’m Buying Magna Stock Today 

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Magna stock is gaining momentum, as short-term headwinds fade and the market environment improves. Here’s why I am bullish on…

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Dividend Stocks

Post-Pandemic Dividend Performers: Canadian Stocks Leading the Way

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Post-pandemic, some Canadian stocks became top dividend performers. But are these stocks still a buy, or is it time to…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Poised to Have a Big Month in December 2023

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Momentum is building up in TSX stocks this December as holiday season consumer spending improves. Three stocks are poised for…

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Tech Stocks

Buy the Dip: 3 TSX Stocks and ETFs Worth Your Attention

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As the year nears the end, it is time to buy some stocks and ETFs at the dip and book…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn Passive Income With This 7.6%-Yielding Dividend Stock 

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A 7.6% dividend yield is generally opportunistic when dividend stocks are down. But what if you could lock in a…

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Tech Stocks

The ABCs of Diversifying Away From SPY Stock for Canadians Investing in the U.S.

| Puja Tayal

If SPY stock is your only country-level diversification, you are missing out on some opportunities. Here are the ABCs of…

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Dividend Stocks

Adjusting Your Portfolio for the New Normal: Higher Interest Rates in Canada

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The 5% interest rate is here to stay until the second half of 2024. It's time to adjust your portfolio…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Best TSX Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now 

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Are you looking to invest $1,000 in growth stocks that can give you double-digit growth? Consider these stocks ahead of…

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