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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

Help Is Coming Canada: Trudeau to Unveil 3-Pillar Economic Recovery Plan

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a 3-pillar economic recovery plan during his throne speech. With the focus on clean…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Beast to Buy Now to Get Income for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend beast in a highly volatile energy industry is hard to believe. However, the Enbridge stock is for investors…

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You Should Know This
Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Ways to De-Risk Your Investments for a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shifting to bonds for fixed-income and investing in gold for safety are two ways to de-risk your investments when a…

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Dividend Stocks

48,000 CRA Accounts Might Have Been Hacked

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CAFC confirms evidence of hacking activities on the CRA portal. About 48,000 accounts were targeted by cybercriminals. On the TSX,…

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Dividend Stocks

Could You Live Off of ONLY OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Understand early on that an individual retiree can’t live off the OAS and CPP only. It would be best to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Huge COVID-19 Money Mistake You Might be Making

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The COVID-19 pandemic is the ultimate challenge. Avoid committing a money mistake that can lead to economic dislocation. Invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2.0: On the Edge of a Huge Drop

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the stock market crash 2.0 is inevitable as analysts predict, prepare for a huge drop. However, you can protect…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Housing Bubble Might Finally Burst by 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CMHC predicts the housing bubble to burst by 2020, although it should open an affordable window for homebuyers. The Slate…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2.0: Approaching the Cliff

| Christopher Liew, CFA

According to analysts, the events in September point to another market crash. If you think the market is approaching the…

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid This #1 Market Crash Investing Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

When the stock market crashes, it’s a mistake to sell at rock-bottom prices. You can avoid it with less-risky assets.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: His Secret to Getting Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett conquered his fear of public speaking and reveals it was his secret to getting rich. His long-term horizon…

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Dividend Stocks

Are We at the Start of a Stock Market Selloff?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Signs of another market selloff are developing and have nothing to do it the September Effect. However, buying opportunities could…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: His Tech IPO Price Just Went Through the Roof!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s second IPO investment is a tech startup. It was successful, given the $800 million gain on the first…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 2 Ways to Earn $2,000/Month That Isn’t CERB!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can replace the $2,000 monthly CERB with two passive income options – create an online business or dividend investing.…

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Investing

Market Crash 2020: The Next Drop Will Be Much Worse

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stock markets remain shaky despite the dramatic rebound following the March crash. However, a sequel could be worse. Only the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in Case the Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market appears to be heading into another crash in 2020. Income investors should consider taking positions the TransAlta…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Expensive Things Are Keeping You Poor

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Living luxuriously and in expensive cities can keep you poor. If you can change your lifestyle and relocating, you can…

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Dividend Stocks

Terrified of a Market Crash? Don’t Panic — Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic is not the solution if you’re terrified of a market crash. You can fight the fear by taking proven…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reasons Why it Is a Bad Idea to Save Your Money Instead of Investing it

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing is the catalyst for saving. An investment in a high-yield asset like the Rogers Sugar stock allows you to…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Crash 2020: 3 Signs Prices Will Come Tumbling Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The housing market is posting record sales lately, although several factors could send prices tumbling down. For rental property buyers,…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Will Shockingly Buy the IPO of This Tech Company

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett stunned followers after Berkshire bought shares of a tech IPO. However, the BlackBerry stock can potentially outshine the…

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Dividend Stocks

Tax-Free Investing: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax-free investing will help maintain sufficient liquidity while the endgame of the pandemic is still unknown. The Pembina Pipeline stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the 4% Retirement Rule Dead?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The retirement rule might be higher than 4% today, but the rate shouldn’t matter for as long as the rule…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Debt Is Spinning Out of Control

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Big Banks in Canada warns the government against more borrowings as national debts might spin out of control. For…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Buy 10 Years of Retirement With 1 Year of Work

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A retirement plan need not be grandiose to meet long-term financial goals. The simple formula is time, a bit of…

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Happy Retirement” on a road
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Unexpected Sources of Retirement Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Inheritance is an unexpected source of retirement income. If you’re not expecting any from a deceased relative, the next best…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Will Cause a Huge Increase in Bankruptcies

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The crisis like no other in 2020 leaves little room for Canadians to avert bankruptcies. However, people with investment income…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why It Will Be Hard to Retire on Your OAS and CPP Pension Alone

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS and CPP will not provide the quality of life that most retiring Canadians expect. Investment income from the…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Things Are Preventing You From Retiring Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Barring health concerns and sudden unemployment, early retirement is possible. However, two things prevent it from happening. You can secure…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Buying Tech: Should You?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in a tech IPO is not Warren Buffett’s style, although his investment earned a $700 windfall on the stock’s…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock Is Now on the New York Stock Exchange!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The listing of the Lightspeed stock on the NYSE should create awareness among U.S. and international investors. Its CEO is…

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Dividend Stocks

66% of Young Canadians Face Huge COVID-19 Financial Problems

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tough times are ahead for young Canadians with job security on the line in the coming months. If there’s free…

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Dividend Stocks

This Tiny Bank Saw Massive Profits in Q3: Buy its Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Laurentian Bank stock deserves a second look after reporting massive profits in Q3 fiscal 2020. Investors can take advantage…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Sales up 40%: The Red-Hot Market Could Mean Trouble

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The red-hot housing market is sentiment-driven and not a reflection of the true state of the economy. Instead of purchasing…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: This Lopsided Market Could Spell Disaster

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The outsized weighting of tech titans in the U.S. stock market could spell disaster and lead to a market crash.…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: You’re Going to Have it Tougher Than Your Parents

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millennials are finding it difficult to save money due to several obstacles. However, if you can set your financial priorities…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Giant COVID-19 Tax Breaks the CRA Is Dishing Out in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The workspace-in-the-home tax deduction and one-time CCB enhancement are just two of the giant COVID-19 tax breaks in 2020. To…

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Dividend Stocks

500,000 Canadians Deferred Their Mortgage Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s back to honouring debt obligations for Canadians who sought mortgage payment deferrals from the big banks. Meanwhile, the Royal…

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Investing

Canada Could See a Major Housing Crash in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A housing crash in 2020 is possible when the full impact of the pandemic kicks in the next quarter. Instead…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Sell This Canadian Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s decision to drop Restaurant Brands International stock came as a surprise, even to his loyal followers. However, the…

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