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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

Housing Market Crash Fears: Why the Worst of 2020 Could Still Come

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The talks of a worst housing market crash in 2020 won’t go away because of fundamental imbalances. In the REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

A Housing Market Crash of Epic Proportions Could Hit Canada Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian housing market remains resilient, although several factors could shake it and result in a severe crash. For investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Crucial COVID-19 Tax Breaks for 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The changes in the BPA and TFSA contribution limit are two crucial COVID-19 tax breaks in 2020. In the TSX,…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

CRA CERB Alternatives: 2 Must-Know Emergency Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Prior to CERB’s ending, the federal government was already preparing two emergency payouts for displaced workers. Some Canadians are investing…

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Dividend Stocks

$500/Week Emergency CRA CRB Money: Should You Apply?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’ve exhausted your CERB and still need income support, apply for CRB to receive the same $500 weekly benefit.…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Replacement: Can You Get the $13,000 CRB?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can get the $13,000 CRB if you meet the CRA’s eligibility criteria. If you want to earn the highest…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Pay You for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and BCE stock are high-yield dividend stocks. Both stocks could pay you for life regardless of the…

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Dividend Stocks

$13,000 CRB: How to Claim the New 26-Week Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $13,000 CRB, or the new 26-week payout, replaces CERB in the recovery phase. Dividend investors continue to receive CRB-like…

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Coronavirus

Ontario Shuts Down Again: Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Plummets

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The closure of indoor businesses again will hinder the recovery of movie theatre operations. As a result of Ontario’s shutdown…

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Dividend Stocks

A Bigger Market Crash Than COVID-19?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The governor of the Bank of Canada is warning that climate change could spawn a bigger market crash than COVID-19.…

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Dividend Stocks

Airline Stocks: Not Out of the Woods Yet

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Airline stocks like the Air Canada stock are unlikely to rebound anytime soon. However, companies with cargo as the core…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Warning: Sell Canadian Stocks!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett might have sent a signal to investors to avoid Canadian stocks when he sold his favourite fast-food chain…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Hope to Retire One Day? Make Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

To be 100% ready to retire, make sure to do three things in the years leading to the date. Likewise,…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Substitutes: 3 Replacements for the $2,000 CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB is over but the replacements, EI and CRB, came without delay. Investing in the Enbridge stock to create passive…

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Dividend Stocks

CRB Canada: How To Apply to the New $13,000 CERB Replacement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should forget about CERB and welcome the new $13,000 replacement. For income permanency, one of the sources is dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: 2 Brilliant Moves He Made in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett made two brilliant moves in 2020. The first was the repurchase of Berkshire Hathaway shares. His second intriguing…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian City Is the World’s 3rd Highest At-Risk of a Housing Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2020 names Toronto as the only North American city at risk of a…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Little-Known Tax Write-Offs Could Save You Thousands

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers might be missing out on three little-known tax write offs. You could save thousands if you know. If…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): An Acquisition Could Happen Very Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The fortunes of the Air Canada stock could change if the acquisition of Transat pushes through soon. Potential revenue and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit: All You Need to Know About the $13,000 CRB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who can’t transition to EI shouldn’t stress out because they could receive as much as $13,000 CRB. Those with…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: A New and Improved $2,000 CERB (The CRB!)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB is now history, but the program has been restored with the coming of CRB. Meanwhile, the reputation of the…

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Investing

Not Sure What Stock to Buy? Get This 1 Canadian ETF

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Are you having difficulty buying individual stocks? You can consider investing in the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF. This ETF…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Helpful COVID-19 Tax Breaks the CRA Is Handing Out

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is extending two significant COVID-19 tax breaks that are helpful to millions of Canadians. Meanwhile, the vast majority…

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Dividend Stocks

$500/Week CRB Payment: Are You Eligible?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB has lapsed but is reborn through the CRB. Canadians who can’t qualify for EI can apply with the CRA…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Don’t Qualify for EI? Apply for the $13,000 CRB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian workers that can transition to or qualify for EI can apply to receive the $13,000 CRB. Again, the CERB…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Retire If You’re Relying ONLY on the OAS and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring with only the OAS and CPP as income sources is a huge risk. To enhance retirement income, soon-to-be retirees…

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Dividend Stocks

No Canadian Left Behind: The $2,000 CERB Is Now EI

| Christopher Liew, CFA

EI is the new pandemic lifeline and a worthy replacement to CERB. The changes allow problem-free access to benefits. For…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

How a Trump U.S. Re-Election Will Influence Canadian Trade

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Trump re-election will influence Canadian trade and so will a Biden victory. Canada must be ready to meet the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Housing the Worst Investment to Make Right Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canada housing market is defying expectations amid the pandemic. It might not be wise to invest because of inflated…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Once-in-a-Blue Moon Chance to Get Rich?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock made a spectacular comeback in the past decade after emerging from bankruptcy protection. A repeat could…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the 2nd COVID Wave Bring a 2nd Market Crash?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The second wave of COVID-19 is dangerously threatening the gains of the TSX. With the agriculture sector gaining ground in…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Confused About CERB Ending? 3 Things You Need to Know About EI

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB is over and the transition to EI is underway. Canadians shouldn’t worry about applying because the system is simplified.…

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Dividend Stocks

This Key Indicator Shows the Housing Market Can Crash at Any Moment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The very high ratio of mortgage debt to GDP in Canada is a indicator that a housing crash could come…

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Plummets 29% in 1 Day: Buy or Sell?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cineplex stock is losing by almost 90% year to date after its 29% drop in one day. With theatres forced…

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Dividend Stocks

You Might Have to Give Back Your $14,000 CRA CERB if You Did This 1 Thing Wrong

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will recoup CERB paid out to people who received double or more than the maximum allowed. If you’re…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: On the Brink of a Canadian Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Did Warren Buffett sell shares of a popular quick-service restaurant because the TSX is on the brink of market crash?…

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Dividend Stocks

New $13,000 CRB: Are You Eligible?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Find out if you’re eligible to receive the $13,000 CRB. The CRA window is now open to receive applications. Look…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: You Should Try to Mimic These Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warrant Buffett has an A-list of investors his followers can imitate to realize superior returns. In the 2020 pandemic, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: CERB vs. EI — Which Is Better?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who still need income support should know that the new EI is equal to CERB. However, the BCE stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension User: 2 Reasons to NOT Delay Your CPP Until 70

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Failing health and pressing financial needs are the reasons why a CPP user will not wait until 70 to collect…

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