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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher became a CFA Charterholder in 2016. He has worked at some of the largest companies in Canada, working as an Energy Trader at Enmax, a Financial Advisor at RBC, and was a Wholesaler for CI Investments and Sentry Investments. He is a staff writer at Motley Fool with hundreds of articles contributed.

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Hate Paying Taxes? Do This 1 Trick With Your TFSA and RRSP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Hate taxes if you will, but you can’t avoid paying them. However, you can use one neat trick using your…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheapest Places in Canada to Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada has several welcoming communities, but three of them should appeal more to retirees. Would-be retirees could boost future pensions…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000 to Spend? Invest in These 2 Stocks Instead!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you only have $1,000 to invest, don’t let the money go to waste. Invest in top-notch dividend payers like…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD): Is a Huge Acquisition About to Happen?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s second-largest bank is open to mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. in 2021. If you’re saving for retirement, invest…

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Dividend Stocks

Parents of Canada: Use the RESP to Set Your Child Up for Success

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RESP in Canada is the excellent tool of parents to prepare their children for future success. To boost the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks With a Payout Streak of Over 188 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank of Montreal stock and Bank of Nova Scotia stock are prestigious names in Canada and the TSX. Both banks…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Ways to Avoid the Painful 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback hurts but Canadian retirees have ways to lessen the pain. Likewise, the dividends from the Emera…

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2 Rare Tax Breaks to Claim on Your 2021 Tax Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two rare tax breaks that could lessen tax bills further are available to Canadians in 2021. For TFSA investors, Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 41% of You Are Making This Big Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

About 41% of TFSA investors miss out on wealth-building opportunities. Money should be working, not idle in a TFSA. Invest…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 5 Tax Write-Offs Most Canadians Miss

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians shouldn’t miss important tax-write offs, notwithstanding the more tedious tax preparation in 2021. Boost your non-taxable, too, by holding…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks With Rock-Steady Dividend Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Utilities stock and Fortis stock are the TSX’s cream of the crop. If you want rock-steady dividend payouts for…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the Canadian Housing Market Bubble Ever Burst?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The red-hot Canadian housing market developed a bubble, but it has yet to burst. Instead of direct ownership, investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with only $1,000 in capital can derive significant earnings from high-yield income stocks. Chemtrade Logistics stock and Bridgemarq Real…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get Rich From the 2021 Stock Market Rally

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can get rich in the 2021 stock market rally with the right investment choices. The Restaurant Brands International stock’s…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Time to Buy Finally Here?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock remains considerably cheaper than during the pre-corona period. It could be the right time to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Pay Less in Taxes This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Paying taxes in 2021 is painful, but not so much if you have ways to lessen the burden. TFSA investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Brilliant TSX Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Loblaw stock and Jamieson Wellness stock are the screaming buys in April 2021. Besides the absurdly low prices, the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks on Sale: Act Quickly and Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’re looking for great buys in Q2 2021, two solid dividend payers are on sale. Act now and purchase…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

Become a Self-Made Millionaire During the Next Market Pullback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX posted a record high going into Q2 2021, although the stock market could still pull back. If it…

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Coronavirus

$1,000 Invested in Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock in 2020 Is Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $1,000 investment in Air Canada stock at the start of 2020 is down to $529 in 2021. The share…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Value Stock You Can Hold for Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An oil sands king in Canada remains a top TSX value stock due to its incredible business model. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Forget YOLO Stocks. Buy These Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A new breed of small investors is snapping up YOLO stocks without understanding the risks. TELUS stock is a better…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Could it Still Plummet to $0?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock is still in state of limbo after the first quarter of 2021. Investors hope recovery could come…

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Dividend Stocks

The Primary Residence Tax Exemption Could Be Cancelled

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Home sellers will lose a tax-free benefit if the government removes the primary residence tax exemption. For buyers of investment…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 4 Tax Breaks Most People Miss

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers would have lower tax payables in 2021 if they won’t miss claiming four important tax breaks. For TFSA…

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Energy Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Have Increased Over 70% This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s performance in Q1 2021 is steady, although three unlikely names have outperformed the broader market year to date.…

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Investing

Many Investors Sold Their Airlines Shares at the Worst Possible Time

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The hasty sale of airline stocks in 2020 could be a miscalculation by Warren Buffett. In Canada, the Cargojet stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investors are sure to scout for the best buys in the second quarter of 2021. Inter Pipeline stock, Empire…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 1 Little-Known Way Your RRSP Is Taxed Less Than Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who invest in foreign equities must hold them in an RRSP, because of a special tax treaty with the…

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Indicator Shows the Stock Market Could Be Overvalued

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is overvalued if the gauge is the Buffett Indicator. Real Matters stock, however, is an attractive bargain…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Are Passive-Income Warriors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX has passive-income warriors that are also the top performers in 2021. If you need more financial cushion during…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Should NOT Do With Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users can derive the full benefits of their TFSAs provided they utilize the account for its intended purpose. For lasting…

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Dividend Stocks

$4,000 in This Stock Pays More Than $300 Dividends per Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with limited funds to invest should find the Labrador Iron Ore Royalty stock very attractive. The royalty stock pays…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Alert: Stash Your Cash Out of Harm’s Way

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cash is king, but not necessarily the best for the long-term. If you need capital protection and still earn consistent…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Live Below Your Means like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not all wealthy people live a lavish lifestyle. If you lIve below your means, you can save money to invest…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons NOT to Invest in the Housing Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market remains hot in 2021, although there are reasons investors should avoid it for now. REITs are alternative…

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Inflation Could Be the Next Big Risk to Stock Markets

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A rising inflation in the U.S. could spook stock markets. However, Canadians can take a defensive position. Invest in the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 2 Canadian Giants That Have Risen 15% This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX remains steady amid the resurgence of COVID-19 infections. However, Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and Nutrien stock are outperforming Canada’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Annual Salary Is Shockingly Low

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s salary is only 0.7% of the average annual pay of top-rated CEOs. If his focus in 2021 is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Amazingly Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investors have plenty of opportunities to scoop undervalued TSX stocks in 2021. The high-quality choices include the Tourmaline Oil…

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