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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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Dividend Stocks

REITs: The Easy Way to Collect Rental Income for Canadians

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The average Canadian investor can play the role of landlord and collect rental income through REITs. Among the safe and…

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2 Undervalued Stocks That Have a Solid Chance of Popping 50% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Cargojet stock and Goodfood Market stock are bound to pop 50% or more in 2021. These two undervalued stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Huge Investing Mistake You Must Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett commits mistakes every now and then, although buying at the wrong price is the huge one for him.…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP: 3 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing the Age to Start Your Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users must weigh all options carefully and avoid three mistakes when choosing to start pension payments. Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

What Happens if You Don’t File Your Taxes With the CRA?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA has the mandate to impose severe penalties on non-filers and late filers of tax returns. If you want…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Handy Tax Breaks You Can Claim in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Young and old, active workers or retirees in Canada have handy tax breaks to claim from the CRA. For TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Beasts That Provide a Higher Than 6.5% Yield

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Keyera stock, Fiera Capital, and Extendicare stock are among the TSX’s dividend beasts. Yield-hungry investors should find the higher…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Couples: 3 Huge Money Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There would be no breakdown in relationships if couples have set financial goals that will prevent money mistakes. For lasting…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Housing Prices Are Getting Out of Control

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market is in a huge bubble now because of supersized home price gains in recent months. For passive-income…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Claim These 3 Unusual Tax Breaks on Your 2021 Tax Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

All tax breaks, including three unusual claims or deductions, should help eligible taxpayers increase disposable income in 2021. Those with…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dollar Is Getting Stronger: Avoid Home Bias?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite a strengthening local currency, investor home bias among Canadians remains firm. Many would rather invest in the Nutrien stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Have Children? You Could Get $7,000 in Child Care Benefits in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents could receive as much as $7,000 in 2021 through the CRA’s child care benefits. For long-term investors, Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Explosive Weed Stock That Could Double in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Charlotte’s Web stock has a decisive advantage over bigger peers because of its industry-leading position in CBD products. Its…

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Dividend Stocks

RBC (TSX:RY) Stock Is up an Impressive 9% in 2021: Buy Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada stock is the most logical choice for dividend seekers and risk-averse investors in 2021. Canada’s largest…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter: 3 Things It Was Missing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett didn’t talk about three important matters in his annual letter to shareholders for 2021. However, his investment philosophy…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Marijuana ETF That’s Up an Insane 119.8% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF is the alternative of cannabis investors to reduce the single stock risk. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Saving for Retirement? Focus On These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If saving for retirement worries you, focus only on three things. For a bountiful income stream, Pembina Pipeline stock pays…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Growth Stocks to Buy Before They Shoot to the Moon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should take notice of the goeasy stock, TransAlta stock, and Dye & Durham stock while the prices are…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Brace Yourself for a Bumpy Ride

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A federal bailout is coming to Canada’s airline industry soon. While it’s an important development, the ride ahead for the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn Your TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA in Canada is a millionaire-maker, especially for younger savers. If you want to turn your TFSA into $1…

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Dividend Stocks

CMHC’s 18% Housing Crash Prediction Was Totally Wrong

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The amazing performance of Canada’s housing market in 2021 is making CMHC look bad. For TFSA and yield-hungry investors, True…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Hold Cash and Prepare for Possible Market Disruptions

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett holds ample cash and maintains excess liquidity, because he’s prepared for the worst. For investors seeking more cash…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Massive Changes for Taxpayers in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2021 tax season is more complex than before, although Canadian taxpayers can reduce tax bills from massive changes by…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Shocking Truths About Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users can’t rely too much on the pension, because retirement life isn’t a bed of roses. You must put…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Made a Huge Bet on Himself

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett just made a huge bet on himself with Berkshire Hathaway’s US$24.7 billion share buyback in Q4 2020. If…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Forget Bonds! Stocks Are a Better Choice

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett advises shareholders to steer clear of fixed-income investments like bonds in 2021. A time-tested dividend payer like Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for 50 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock, Stella-Jones stock, and Metro Inc. stock are reliable sources of enduring income support. All three are…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get Your TFSA to $1,000,000 in 30 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Getting to a million-dollar TFSA is like shooting for the moon, but still possible in 30 years or more. A…

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs You Should Avoid As Bond Yields Spike

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A rebound by the RioCan stock and American Hotel Income Properties stock in 2021 is unlikely if bond yields continue…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hazardous TFSA Mistakes to Avoid in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some users commit three costly mistakes that abolishes the tax-free advantages of their TFSAs. For generous non-taxable income, the Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback is non-negotiable with the CRA, but avoidable if you use three proven strategies. For consistent dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000 to Invest? Buy These 3 Stocks for Under $10

| Christopher Liew, CFA

$1,000 in seed capital can compound threefold in the stock market. Mogo stock, WELL Health stock, and Rogers Sugar stock…

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CRA Emergency Payments: CRB and EI Have Large Changes Coming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB and EI extensions are huge and will lessen the financial challenges of Canadians. For growth investors seeking outsized…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Return 100% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian firms will benefit from the rapidly evolving health and wellness industry. The Bellus Health stock and Neptune Wellness…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Heavyweights to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors holding dividend heavyweights like the Royal Bank of Canada stock and BCE are worry-free with or without market turbulence.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Bump: I’ll Have What He’s Having

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett fans are likely to follow his recent investment moves. If you’re bullish about the 5G rollout like Buffett,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Possible Market Correction

| Christopher Liew, CFA

No one knows when the next market crash will happen. However, buying ahead can protect your capital from any eventuality.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Announcement: CRB Extended: You Can Get $1,000 Every 2 Weeks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB extension is very timely, especially to Canadians who would still need $1,000 every two weeks past March 2021.…

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Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Huge Tax Break You Can Take in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BPA increases in 2020 until 2023 are huge tax breaks for all Canadian taxpayers. Maximizing your TFSA in 2021…

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Warren Buffett: His Advice on Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett generously shares his insights to guide investors prepare for a market crash. He also has a bright outlook…

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