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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.

Recent Articles

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Energy Stocks

3 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy With $3,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three unlikely names are the unstoppable TSX stocks in 2021. Crescent Point Energy stock, HIVE Blockchain stock, and Corus Entertainment…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Passive Income Stream the CRA Can’t Tax!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is the investment vehicle in Canada that generally produces tax-free passive income streams. For TFSA investors, the Bank…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Make Sure to Include These 3 Tax Deductions!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax preparations in 2021 are more cumbersome, although the effort of taxpayers should be worth it due to numerous CRA…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy on Sale

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are bargain deals you can find on the TSX in April 2021. Among the screaming buys are dividend payers…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension User: 3 Reasons to NOT Take Your CPP at Age 65

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are drawbacks to claim the CPP before 65, but three reasons make the early option more practical to some…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Couples: Here’s How to Make $1 Million by Age 40

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian couples can explore various possibilities to make $1 million by age 40. Also, a combination of Enbridge stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback Taxes Legally

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees can take legitimate steps to avoid the 15% OAS clawback. For TFSA investors, a dividend aristocrat like the…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Rich? These 2 Stocks Might Get You There

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Realizing the dream to retire rich in Canada is not far-fetched. The Royal Bank of Canada stock and BCE stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire by 50: 5 Steps You Can Take for Early Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring at 50 is an ambitious goal but not entirely improbable. Five steps can set you on track to early…

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Investing

Forget Crypto: These 2 TSX Growth Stocks Can Make You Richer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The parabolic rise of Bitcoin in 2021 isn’t a sign of resiliency and stability. Investors are safer investing in Cargojet…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Start CPP Payments and Work at the Same Time!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users who fear shrinking their nest eggs can start pension payments and work at the same time. They can…

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Investing

Bitcoin Cracked US$60,000: What Does Warren Buffett Think of Cryptocurrency?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who want a simple but safe access to the crypto space, Hut 8 Mining stock is the alternative option.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Short-Sellers Who Lost Money Betting Against the Housing Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent short-sellers are hoping against hope that Canada’s housing market will crash. The Toronto Dominion Bank stock is a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Deep Value Stocks to Buy at a Bargain

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Shaw Communications stock, Cenovus Energy stock, and Mullen stock aren’t losing year-to-date, but the share prices don’t indicate their…

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Dividend Stocks

Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)! 2 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Grow Huge

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Absolute Software stock and Lightspeed POS stock are on their way to becoming the next Shopify. Both companies are thriving…

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Dividend Stocks

3 On-Sale Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors chasing after superior returns should consider three no-brainer buys in 2021. Barrick Gold stock, Ballard Power Systems stock, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Did He Make a Mistake Selling Airlines in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If Warren Buffett did not lose faith quickly in airline stocks in 2020, he would have made a huge windfall…

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Dividend Stocks

Playing With Fire: BMO Economist Warns About the Housing Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

At the pace home prices in Canada are surging, bankers warn of a soon-to-be housing market bubble burst. For yield-hungry…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Underdog Stocks That Are Making a Comeback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RioCan stock, Hexo stock, and SNC-Lavalin stock lost favors with investors because of a series of unfortunate events. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 Crisis CRA Money: Beware of CERB Taxes in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA reminds CERB recipients to include the crisis money in their tax returns for the 2020 income year. Canadians…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Under-the-Radar Stocks That Could See Enormous Gains in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Suncor Energy stock and Village Farms International were not on investors’ radars for most of the COVID year. However, both…

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Investing

1st Bitcoin ETF Is 1 Month Old: Here’s How It’s Doing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF, North America’s first, achieved $1 billion in AUM on its one-month anniversary. In March 2021, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Many Are Sounding the Alarm on a Huge Canadian Housing Bubble

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian housing market remains hot that many are worried about a bubble of historic proportions. For investors choosing REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can invest $1,000 in dividend beasts like Pembina Pipeline stock and Rogers Sugar stock. However, Capital Power stock is…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Will it Go Bankrupt or to the Moon?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock remains a risky proposition because of several obstacles. Only a sector-specific relief, whether a federal bailout or…

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Dividend Stocks

Gamestop: Is it Too Late to Join the Party?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

GameStop is enticing to average investors because it’s a money-making opportunity. However, a dividend payer with visible growth potentials like…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: This 1 Huge Investing Mistake Could Devastate Your Nest Egg

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is a long-term investor, so he prefers stocks over bonds and cash equivalents. People building a nest egg…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA to Retirees: 5 Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback reduces retirement income but Canadian seniors have five ways to avoid it or limit the impact. A…

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Choose a path
Dividend Stocks

5 Massive Mistakes Beginner Investors Make and How to Avoid Them

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Beginner investors must avoid making five mistakes that could lead to losses rather than gains. For the newbies, the Rogers…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blowout TSX Stocks That Are on Fire in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

goeasy stock and Alcanna stock are on fire in 2021. Both are blowout stocks you can scoop today for future…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Avoid Tech Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett reduced his stake in Apple, but it’s not a sign to avoid tech stocks. However, Berkshire’s investments in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Forever Stocks That Could Set You Up for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Consider including the Canadian Western Bank stock, Metro stock, and Canadian National Railway stock in your portfolio. The stock market…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Alarming Facts About Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users must be aware of three alarming facts about retirement. You face serious financial risks by leaving everything to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Reliable TSX Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The investment landscape remains fluid, despite the strong market performance. For long-term and risk-averse investors, just buy Fortis stock today…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy (TSX:WEED) Stock Down 37% From its February Peak: Buy Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are excited with the coming federal legalization of marijuana in the United States. The share price of the Canopy…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Rich? 2 Stocks That Could Make You $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can make $1 million and retire rich through high-yield, dividend-growth stocks. Today, the Telus stock and Emera stock are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Huge TFSA Mistakes to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Pay Taxes to the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users shouldn’t be paying taxes at all. However, three mistakes could lead to costly penalty taxes. The North West…

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Tech Stocks

3 Must-Own Stocks for the Next Bull Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The next bull run market could be around the corner. If you’re chasing after superior returns, Absolute Software stock, Real…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Finally Ready for Takeoff?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether it’s a bailout or a loan, Air Canada stock’s growth potential remains uncertain. The pandemic is worsening instead of…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Ways to Minimize the Taxes Paid in Your 2021 CRA Tax Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2021 tax season is different from previous ones, but huge tax savings are possible due to numerous tax breaks.…

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