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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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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Relief: New $400 Work From Home Tax Write-Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Since the number of Canadians doing remote work is growing, the new $400 work-from-home tax deduction is very timely. If…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 1 Easy Way to Boost Your CPP Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users nearing retirement won’t benefit as much from the ongoing enhancements. However, they still have one easy way to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Gigantic TFSA Mistake to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You’re underutilizing your TFSA if you invest only cash. Invest in income-producing assets, like Bank of Nova Scotia stock, to…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Feeling Financially Fragile in 2020? Here’s a 3-Step Checklist

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can overcome the feeling of fragility and be financially secure by following a three-step checklist. For a recurring passive…

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Happy retirement
Dividend Stocks

Are You Saving Too Much for Retirement?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can build a substantial nest egg with a comprehensive retirement plan, without necessarily saving aggressively. If you were to…

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Energy Stocks

2 High-Priced Stocks to Sell Before a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify stock continues to be the TSX’s darling, while Imperial Oil stock is surging lately. However, both are high-priced stocks.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Emergency Measures: CRB or EI — Which Is Best for You?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There’s really no material between CRB and EI. Just make sure you meet the eligibility requirements to receive the benefits.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrats That Could Set You Up for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Do you desire long-term income stream minus the stress from market volatility? The Fortis stock and North West Company stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Get Your TFSA to $1,000,000 Without Getting Taxed

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t dream raising $1 million tax-free in your TFSA because you can work on it. Contribute the maximum yearly and…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Relief: If You Have Children, You Can Get $14,004

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax relief of parents in 2020 are substantial with the one-time top in May and benefit enhancements in July. Families…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Taking the CPP at Age 60 Could Cost You Over $50,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users who are in a rush to take the pension at 60 must consider the financial consequences first. If…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Neat New Tax Break You Missed in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The DNSTC is neat tax-break you shouldn’t miss in 2020. Your qualifying subscription is a big help to QCJOs too.…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: Is He Buying IPOs like Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett doesn’t usually buy high-profile IPOs, even if people have gotten rich from them. From the TSX, include the…

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash: Sell This 1 Overvalued Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Kinaxis stock is among the TSX’s top performers in 2020. However, the tech stock is overvalued and insanely expensive. A…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Turn Your RRSP Into a RRIF to Pay Less CRA Taxes When You Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Instead of withdrawing your RRSP lump sum when it matures, convert it into an RRIF to pay less in taxes…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Tax-Free Passive Income Source That’s Better Than the OAS or CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Use your TFSA to the hilt because it’s the source of passive income that’s superior to the OAS and CPP.…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Smart Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With another tax season coming, CPP pension users can use three proven ways to avoid the 15% OAS clawback. If…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Increase: Your Fuel Costs Will Rise Drastically!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians must prepare for higher fuel costs if the plan to further increase carbon tax pushes through. Meanwhile, the Parkland…

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Dividend Stocks

$13,000 CRB Until Sept 2021: No Canadian Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $13,000CRB is the direct replacement for CERB and will be available until September 2021. Canadians with excess funds can…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: CPP Pension and TFSA Limit Increasing in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The announced CPP and TFSA contribution limits are two pivotal changes in 2021 that benefit Canadians. Income investors should also…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Is Increasing by 4.9% in 2021: Your Take-Home Pay Could Be Less

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Next year will be the third time the take-home pay of CPP users will reduce. However, the maximum pensionable earnings…

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Dividend Stocks

Grocery Prices for Canadians Could Increase by $695 in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians won’t be spending for COVID-19 vaccines but should prepare for higher grocery bills in 2021. For risk-averse investors, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Got a Child? See if You Qualify for this $6,867.50 Child Benefit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents shouldn’t miss out on the child benefits if they’re qualified. The monthly payments are tax-free. Those with money to…

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Tech Stocks

The “Big Short” Guy: Don’t Be Like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The “Big Short” guy learned from the teachings of Warren Buffett but reaping is the same success without emulating the…

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crashing stocks
Dividend Stocks

RBC (TSX:RY) Warning: A Potential 30% Housing Crash Is Looming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s largest bank is preparing for real estate prices to drop by nearly 30% in the first half of 2021.…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Is it Smart to Start Payments at Age 60 or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The decision to take the CPP at 60 or 70 depends on individual circumstances. However, the smarter move is to…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a $6,000 Passive Income Source the CRA Won’t Tax

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a lifetime source of tax-free passive income. Use your $6,000 limit in 2021 and take a position…

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Dividend Stocks

Carbon Tax Increase: Bad News for These 2 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed increase in carbon tax could be bad news for the Suncor Energy stock and Cenovus stock. However, it…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2021: 2 Safe Stocks if You’re Scared

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Until COVID-19 is fully contained, a market crash could still happen in 2021. However, if you’re scared, prepare by investing…

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Senior Man Sitting On Sofa At Home With Pet Labrador Dog
Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Should You Start Your CPP at 60, 65, or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP allows retiring Canadians to choose their take-up dates. Regardless of the choice, it would best for users to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency 2021: 1 Pivotal TFSA Change You Should Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Every announcement by the CRA of the new TFSA contribution limit is a pivotal change for active users. In 2021,…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $6,000? Max Out Your TFSA in 2021 and Buy This 1 Incredible Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $6,000 TFSA contribution limit for 2021 is a fresh opportunity for users to bump up their savings. If you…

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Investing

CRA: With 20 Million Vaccines Coming, No Canadian Will Be Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The initial batch of 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in Canada to kick-start the country’s largest vaccination program in history.…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Shockingly Successful Tech IPO Buy Is Up 200% in 3 Months

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett earned a massive windfall from a tech IPO in the U.S. He could have amassed more had Berkshire…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA TFSA Update: Avoid These 2 Massive Mistakes in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA sets a TFSA contribution limit yearly, and users should avoid two common mistakes every year, too. Consider Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canada Revenue Agency Is Taking Your CERB Back if Your Income Is Below This

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is doing a clean-up of CERB and sending out letters to recipients who were found to fall short…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Canadians Have a Whopping $170 Billion to Spend: Invest in These 2 Stocks!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Published reports reveal that Canadians have been saving throughout the pandemic. If you’re looking to grow your money further, the…

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Dividend Stocks

RBC (TSX:RY) Predicts Doom and Gloom for Canada’s Housing Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Royal Bank of Canada stock remains a top-of-mind investment option for dividend-seekers. However, the largest bank in Canada paints…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Changes Tax Deadline: Will It Happen Again in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers can’t be too sure the CRA will extend tax deadlines again in 2021. However, an investment in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan Cuts in 2021: 5.45% of Your Pay Could Go Towards Your CPP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Instead of the 5.25% contribution rate in 2020, the cut in a CPP user’s income in 2021 is 5.45%. To…

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