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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

$75,500 TFSA Limit in 2021: Save on CRA Taxes Once Again

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the CRA’s announcement of the new TFSA limit and increase in the cumulative contribution room in 2021, users can…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 90% of You Are Making This Huge TFSA Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Max out your TFSA limit every year and not be of the 90% of users that commit this huge mistake.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Save Taxes When Turning Your RRSP Into a RRIF

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Since turning an RRSP into an RRIF has tax consequences, it would help to know the ways to save taxes.…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

CPP Users: Why It’s Silly To Rely on ONLY the CPP Pension for Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users should realize that relying on only the pension as retirement income isn’t a good idea. The best decision…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Pay Less Taxes on the $14,000 CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB recipients will pay taxes due on the benefit next year but could less through over tax-free benefits and tax…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! The CRA Provided These $27,000 Crisis Payments in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Employed and self-employed individuals displaced by COVID-19 could receive as much as $27,000 crisis payments from the CRA in 2020-21.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Your TFSA Limit Is $75,500 in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA annual limit for 2021 remains at $6,000, although the cumulative contribution room has increased to $75,500.To earn an…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: 2 Strategies to Keep Your Finances in Order During COVID

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Keep your finances in order while COVID-19 is raging by using two of Warren Buffett’s strategies. Consider investing in the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Fantastic Dividend Stocks That Survived 2020 Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Restaurant Brands International stock and Polaris Infrastructures stock have survived the 2020 market crashes. Income investors should consider including…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Announcement: New TFSA Limit for 2021 Is $6,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new TFSA limit for 2021 is out, and users can contribute up to $6,000 next year to keep earning…

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Coronavirus

Why a Vaccine Won’t Keep the Stock Market From Crashing in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The COVID-19 vaccine is coming in 2021. However, it won’t keep the stock market from crashing if the world can’t…

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Dividend Stocks

No Savings at 40? 3 Simple Strategies to Get Back on Track

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic is not the solution if you have no savings at 40. Three simple strategies can help you get back…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Crash 2020: A 26% Drop Is Warned

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market continues its surge as 2020 draws to a close. However, a supply shock could still trigger a…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Retirees Can Avoid the 15% OAS Tax by Doing This

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Higher-income retirees can avoid the 15% OAS recovery tax in different ways. One strategy to earn tax-sheltered income is to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dependable Dividend Stocks That Perform Well During Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic will not grip investors if BCE stock and Fortis stock are the core holdings in their portfolios. Both dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! The CRA Is Providing a $500 Digital News Tax Credit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

DNSTC is the latest tax break from the CRA that rewards digital news subscribers from 2019 to 2024 with a…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Build a 2nd Pension and Avoid the 15% OAS Tax Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Building a second pension and avoiding the 15% OAS clawback should be the priorities of current and soon-to-be retirees. The…

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Investing

Warren Buffett Is Betting Big on Drug Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s new positions in Q3 2020 are in four established pharma stocks. Bellus Health stock hasn’t taken off yet…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Should You Start Your CPP Pension at 60 or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Starting the CPP pension at 60 or 70 depends on the circumstances or needs of a retiree. Either way, it’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? 3 Tax Write-Offs You Can Use to Save Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Paying taxes is an obligation, but taxpayers can use three tax write-offs to reduce tax bills or save money. Earning…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Relief: Did You Claim Your $400 GST Earlier This Year?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $400 emergency GST payment in April 2020 was a welcome relief to many Canadian taxpayers. You go further and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Here’s a $2,000 Crisis Payment the CRA Could Provide You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA continues to hand out $2,000 crisis payments to Canadian workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Others are earning…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Giant TFSA Mistakes Most Canadians Are Making

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should be using their TFSAs the right way and not make giant mistakes that can hinder tax-free money growth.…

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Investing

Prep Your TFSA: A Market Crash Could Wipe Out 50% of It

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users should prep their TFSAs in preparation for a market crash or risk losing 50% of the assets value. Meanwhile,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Earn Passive Income the CRA Won’t Tax

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It pays to know the three ways to earn passive income without the CRA collecting taxes on any of them.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Emergency Payment: Some Parents Can Get Another $200 From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents in Ontario can expect another emergency payment from the provincial government in December 2020. If you’re looking for pandemic-resistant…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension and OAS Payments: How Much Can You Get?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the CPP and OAS combined pays less than $1,400 per month, a retiree might need more in retirement. The…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Avoid This #1 Retirement Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One common mistake of seniors is underestimating spending in retirement. Investment income from Royal Bank of Canada stock can augment…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend King Stock That Will Rule Through a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A market crash is inevitable and happens every now and then. However, to mitigate the risks, the Enbridge stock is…

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Dividend Stocks

Got a Child? You Could Get Another $200 From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CCB enhancements for the 2020-21 benefit year came in the nick of time. Parents in Ontario will receive one-time…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: Your $2,000 CRB Benefit Can Be Taken Away

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CRB claimants must comply with the eligibility rules to ensure the CRA won’t take away the $2,000 benefit. To earn…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Favourite Canadian Stock Is About to Erupt

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett owns a pair of Canadian assets, but the Suncor Energy stock is his favorite. Despite the disappointing performance…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Alert: What Goes up Must Come Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is hot in November, although the trend could reverse depending on what will emerge next in the market…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: Should You Start Payments at 60, 65, or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP payment starts at the default age of 65. While users can take the pension earlier at 60 or later…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 40% of Canadians Are Using the TFSA Incorrectly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is under-utilized in Canada as over 40% of users hold cash more than income-producing assets. If you want…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Help Is Coming to Canadians With the $2,000 CRB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millions of Canadians are still out of work and looking for employment. However,$2,000 in financial assistance is available from the…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 CRB or EI? Here Are 2 Big Differences You Should Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB and EI have two big differences but are worthy replacements to the defunct CERB. If you need more…

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Dividend Stocks

Joe Biden’s Victory Could Make This 1 TSX Stock Explode

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should include the Brookfield Renewable Partners stock in their watch lists following Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Tax Breaks That Could Give You More Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two tax breaks from the CRA complements the income support measures of the federal government in 2020. A recession-resistant asset…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP $536.90 Increase in 2021: Your Paycheck Could Get Smaller Next Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

For the third time in as many years, CPP users will see their paychecks reduce again in 2021. If you…

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