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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

Warren Buffett: It’s a Good Thing He Didn’t Sell His Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett made the right move in buying more shares and keeping Suncor Energy stock. Analysts predict the oil kingpin…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Should You Take Your CPP Pension at 60 or 65?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Deciding on whether to take the CPP at 60 or 65 depends on the circumstances of a retiree. Whichever is…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? Consider Buying These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can invest in the stock market even with only $2,000 as capital. A pair of high dividend-payers, the Plaza…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Avoid the 15% OAS Tax by Doing These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback is an inherent feature of the federal government’s OAS program, but it's avoidable. Taxpayers can lessen…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP 9.2% Increase in 2021: You Might Be Paying a Lot More to Your CPP Next Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users will pay more in 2021. However, the trade-off is the increase in the income-replacement level. You can fill…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dollar Hits 2-Year High: 2 Stocks That Will Benefit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

After hitting its two-year high recently, the Canadian dollar remains under pressure. If the loonie keeps advancing, the Canadian National…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Passive Income the CRA Can’t Touch

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Creating passing income is becoming increasingly important due to the pandemic-induced recession. Canadians can generate significant tax-free income with Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s 1 Way You Can Survive on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Family support is not a typical income source in retirement. But if you have it, you might survive with only…

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Dividend Stocks

Caution! The CRA Can Deny Your $2,000 CRB Application if You Do This 1 Thing Wrong

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA can deny paying CRB if the applicant fails to meet eligibility and more so if a claim is…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Lose Your $2,000 CRB by Doing These 5 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Strict rules apply when you’re applying for CRB. You can lose the $2,000 income support by doing five things. In…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: The Subtle Art of Investing During a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett has lived through eight recessions and learned the subtle art of investing during downtrends. Like him, you can…

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Dividend Stocks

A CPP Pension Increase in 2021 Could Mean a Smaller Paycheck for You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Look at upside even if your paycheck in 2021 will be smaller due to the CPP enhancements. In the run-up…

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Dividend Stocks

What a Joe Biden Victory Means for This 1 TSX Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Joe Biden’s administration will prioritize the fight against climate change. It’s also a positive development for renewable energy companies. The…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Did This 1 Thing Wrong, the CRA Can Deny Your $500 CRB Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA can reject a CRB application and deny the $500 payments if you do one thing wrong. If you…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Surged Over $20: Buy or Sell?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

News of potential government aid and vaccine development was the reason why the Air Canada stock popped 29% in November.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Did You Claim the $400 GST Emergency Payment in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians eligible for GST should have claimed the $400 emergency payment in 2020. You can earn the same amount, not…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Your CPP Contributions Could Soar by 9.2% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP contributions will soar by around 9.2% in 2021, but should benefit future beneficiaries. Soon-to-be retirees can double their lifetime…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Did Biden’s Victory Increase the Odds of a Canadian Recession?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada welcomes the election of the new POTUS, although his victory could still deepen the country’s recession. Investors are closely…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Avoid Penalties to the $2,000 CRB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Determine your eligibility before applying for CRB, because the CRA is strict and can take back the money or penalize…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Avoid This #1 Mistake With Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will not get in the way of TFSA users who are saving for the future except when the…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension 2020: Enhancement Means a Higher CPP Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP enhancements in 2020 are most welcome because it would mean higher pension payments in the future. For added…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: He Only Holds These 2 TSX Stocks in His Entire Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett holds only two TSX stocks in his entire portfolio. If you want to follow Buffett’s lead in Canada,…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Crash 2020: What Goes Up, Must Come Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 is casting its shadow on Canada’s vibrant housing market and could still trigger a crash. For investors looking for…

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Dividend Stocks

Want To Retire Wealthy? Don’t Make These 2 Massive TFSA Mistakes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A TFSA is the way to retiring wealthy. However, two massive mistakes can block your objective. For wealth-building in your…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Crisis Announcement: Your $2,000 CRB Is Taxable!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Unlike CERB, the CRA is now deducting a 10% tax when it pays the new recovery benefit. A $13,000 CRB…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Confused About the CERB to CRB Transition? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The transition from CERB to CRB wouldn’t be confusing if you knew the three rules governing the new pandemic money.…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Selloff 2020: The Anticipation Is Building

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The election fever is over and renewed fears of a stock market selloff are back. Risk-averse investors can seek the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Huge RRSP Mistake to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing cash only in the RRSP has little, if not zero, advantage to the user. However, the money will grow…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Safe Stocks to Protect Your Nest Egg From a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can protect their nest eggs from a market crash by taking a defensive position. The Brookfield Infrastructure Partners stock…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $1,000/Month TFSA Income the CRA Can’t Touch

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a rare investment vehicle for Canadians because interest, dividends, and capital gains earned in the account are…

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Dividend Stocks

Your CPP Pension Alone Won’t Be Enough to Retire!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP pension alone will not guarantee financial stability in retirement. It would be best to have more income support…

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Netflix (NYSE:NFLX) Raises Prices: This 1 Entertainment Stock Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Cineplex stock continues to sink and lose its appeal in the ongoing pandemic. Recovery could come if things return…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Use This 1 Strategy in an Unstable Stock Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is advocating the use of one strategy during periods of uncertainty. You can use the concept on an…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Cash Cows

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Enbridge stock and SmartCentres stock are hardly experiencing financial strain due to the pandemic. Both high-yield dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

$20 Billion New Funding by Trudeau: No Canadian Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Trudeau administration might announce new funding for more post-pandemic spending, including a budget to fight climate change. Investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Breaks: 2 Obscure Deductions That Could Save You Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers could save more money if they know two obscure CRA tax breaks. To earn more tax-free income, use…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Here’s How Much Your CPP Pension Can Be Taxed

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Soon-to-be retirees should be aware that all CPP benefits could be taxable, depending on your income. To receive pension-like income…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Asset Class to Consider Buying for a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

When uncertainty grips the market, fearful investors seek the safety of gold. Gold-related investments such as the Kirkland Lake Gold…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Crafty Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users have three crafty ways to avoid the 15% OAS clawback and be rid of the notorious recovery tax.…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Crash 2020: Have We Reached the Tipping Point?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market is likely to remain resilient for the remainder of 2020, although it could reach a tipping point…

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