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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

CRA Write-Off: If You Work From Home, You Could Qualify for a $400 Tax Credit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 triggered a transition to remote work. Now, millions of Canadians working from home could qualify for a $400 tax…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Reasons NOT to Delay Payments Until 70

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Delaying the CPP payments until 70 might not be the most beneficial option for users due to three reasons. If…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Massive TFSA Mistakes to Avoid With Your New $75,500 Limit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three massive TFSA mistakes could be costly to users and prevent them from deriving the full tax-free benefits. If you’re…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency 2021: Big Changes to the TFSA and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA and CPP users will benefit greatly from the CRA’s big changes in 2021. To pad your TFSA balances faster,…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2021 Change That Will Save You Taxes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will increase the BPA once more in 2021 and taxpayers could save on taxes again. To match the…

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Dividend Stocks

Work From Home? Here’s How You Can Get a $400 CRA Tax Credit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA has simplified the claim procedure for home office expenses so more Canadians can get as much as $400…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 1 Easy Way to Make $850 Per Month in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can invest in dividend stocks to earn passive and recurring income after the government’s temporary benefits expire. A high-yield…

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Dividend Stocks

Prep Your TFSA and RESP for any Future Corrections

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Since losses in a market crash could be irrecoverable, TFSA and RRSP users must avoid or eliminate risky investments like…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! This CRA Change Means Lower Taxes in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A major change by the CRA in 2021 will lower taxes of millions of Canadian taxpayers. Earning more tax-free from…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

CPP 2021: Is it Best to Start Your Pension Payments at 65 or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The choice to start CPP payments can sometimes be demanding for users. However, the pressure could be less if there’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Have a Child? You Might Receive an Extra $1,200 From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

When the federal government promised that no Canadians will be left behind in 2021, it includes parents. To boost household…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: You Might Qualify for These 3 2021 Pandemic Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA continues to disburse pandemic money to Canadians in need of income support in 2021. If you’re looking to…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Buy Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is an investment genius, although dividend stocks are major contributors to his growing wealth. If you want recurring…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Claim the New Digital News Tax Credit for $500!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA’s latest tax break should help increase digital news consumption in Canada and support local media outlets. For added…

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Tech Stocks

The “Big Short” Investor Isn’t Touching Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Steve Eisman, the hedge fund manager who made a fortune during the 2008 financial crisis, will never invest in bitcoin.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 Little-Known Payments You Could Receive in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Child care and moving expenses as well as disability supports deduction are the little-known payments from the CRA in 2021.…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Rely on ONLY Your CPP Pension and Retire With ZERO Savings?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Soon-to-be retirees mustn’t rely solely on the CPP and OAS in retirement. The better action is to have savings to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Should You Start Your Payments at 60 or 65 in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users must assess whether starting payments at 60 or 65 in 2021 is the more valid strategy. Either way,…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your $75,500 TFSA Into $1 Million

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is the undisputed wealth-builder in Canada. You can turn $75,500 into $1 million over time with the right…

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Dividend Stocks

The Housing Market in Canada Has Grown Way Faster Than in the U.S.

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Average home prices in Canada are now 40% above the U.S. levels. In the REIT sector, the high-yield True North…

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Tech Stocks

Students of Canada: You Could Be Eligible for a Education Tax Credit in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents and students can qualify for the tuition tax credit, which intends to provide relief on rising education costs. For…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash Has $1.2 Billion in Uncashed Checks: See if You Qualify

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA has an unpleasant problem worth $1.2 billion in uncashed checks. Taxpayers can check the list at the tax…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Can You Survive on $689.17/Month With ONLY Your CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users must realize that relying on the pension alone in retirement is a risky plan. A sure way to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Massive TFSA Errors to Avoid in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can avoid 3 massive errors in 2021 to make it a flawless year to make tax-free money. For…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? You’ll Love These 2 CRA Changes in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should be mindful of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) adjustments this year. If you hate taxes, these changes couldn’t…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Announcement: You Can Invest Over $75,000 Now in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A newbie TFSA investor can invest as much as $75,500 in 2021 and earn tax-free income. The Canadian Utilities stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: 4 Reasons Why He Won’t Ever Invest in Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett said he will never invest in Bitcoin no matter what. He prefers companies with economic moats and the…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy (TSX:WEED) Stock Is up an Insane 37.2% Already in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Weed stocks are soaring in January 2021, because the chances of marijuana’s federal legalization in the U.S. are high. Canopy…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes! This New CRA Adjustment Means Lower Taxes in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BPA in 2021 is the second of four adjustments the CRA will implement until 2023 to lower the taxes…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: 1 Simple Way to Earn 42% More in Your Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP will increase permanently by 42% if the user starts payments at age 70. To supplement your CPP with…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Aristocrat to Buy in 2021 and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The future remains uncertain due to continuing threat of the pandemic. However, if you were to invest and outlast the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 1 Brilliant Way to Earn $1,000/Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Earning $1,000 and paying zero taxes is not impossible in 2021. Investing in the Keyera stock is a brilliant move…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Should You Start Your Payments at 60 or 65?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users must look at the pro and cons before deciding to start payments at 60 or 65. But either…

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Cannabis Stocks

Weed Stocks Are Blowing Up in 2021: Buy or Sell?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canopy Growth stock and Aphria stock are off to blazing starts in 2021. With marijuana legalization looming in most U.S.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: 3 Scathing Quotes on Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The scathing quotes of Warren Buffett about Bitcoin are warnings to would-be investors. Instead, the popular billionaire invested in the…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Is Already Up an Insane 87% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Aphria stock is off a to good start in 2021, given its insane 87% gain in January. With the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Is the Tax Deadline Delayed for 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the CRA will not extend the tax deadline in 2021, file your tax return early to avoid paying penalty…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 2021 Enhancement Will Make Your Payout Bigger

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP enhancement is a step in the right direction as it will increase the core guaranteed income in retirement.…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Defies All Odds and Smashed Records in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market defied all odds in 2020 and posted record sales amid the pandemic. In the stock market, industrial…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Stock Markets in a Bubble?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market bubble could burst in 2021 now that warning signs are flashing again. To mitigate the uncertainty, make…

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