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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

$5,000 Student Crisis Money: A CRA Alternative to CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

For students not eligible to receive CERB, the counterpart crisis money is CESB. The CRA pays $5,000 to qualified applicants.…

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Tech Stocks

COVID-19 Clinical Trials Could Cause the Stock Market to Skyrocket

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The positive outcome of clinical trials on a COVID-19 vaccine will trigger an explosive stock market rebound. Growth stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can follow three clever ways of CPP pensioners to avoid the 15% OAS clawback. Consider investing in the Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

$442 Million CERB Was Paid Out to Canadians by Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As CERB winds down, the CRA is still collecting the excess from the double payments. Those wanting to replace CERB…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Update: The New $5,000 Summer Volunteer Grant for Students Is on Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian students are preparing for school to reopen but are unsure if they can afford education costs without earning the…

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Tech Stocks

Mark Cuban Warns of a Huge Tech Bubble

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Mark Cuban warns of a tech bubble. The failure of investors to analyze the earning potentials of internet companies led…

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Dividend Stocks

$80 Billion CERB: 8 Million Canadians Are Thankful

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even if the CERB were to wind down in August, Canadians can invest in long-term income providers such as the…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! If You Have a Child, You Can Get an Extra $300

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time $300 CCB enhancement in May 2020 is most helpful to Canadians with children. They are receiving more in…

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Dividend Stocks

$5,000 Student CRA Crisis Payments: Here’s How You Could Get $8,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The student CRA crisis payments can range from $5,000 to $8,000 per individual. It’s substantial, because an equivalent amount can…

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Investing

The “Cobra Effect” Could Devastate the Stock Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The “Cobra Effect” is just one of the many predictions that could impact the stock market. However, the Cargojet stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension and OAS Payments Alone Aren’t Enough to Survive

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Supplement your CPP pension and OAS payments with investment income from a bankable asset like the Toronto-Dominion Bank stock. It’s…

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Dividend Stocks

The Feared Market Crash Could Descend Quickly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can play the waiting game like the billionaires if a market crash is looming in the horizon. The TC…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Apply for the $500 CRA Digital News Tax Credit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is encouraging its citizens to support original written news of local media organizations and claim the 15% DNSTC. Meanwhile,…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Scary Truths About Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users need to act and fill the shortfall of the pension. Current retirees are finding out this harsh reality.…

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring Soon? Here Are 2 Simple Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Would-be retirees should get ready for 15% OAS clawback, which is an integral component of the pension program. The recovery…

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Dividend Stocks

The Hidden Risk to Canadians With the $12,000 CRA CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB is the lifeline of displaced Canadian workers, although the program spending is affecting the country’s financial position. Those seeking…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: What Should You Do?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The struggle continues for Canada’s flag carrier. Meanwhile, investors are in a sticky situation on whether to buy or sell…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Worried About Retiring Broke? Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring broke is a possibility if you don’t plan well. Act with urgency by eliminating the obstacles early on. Save…

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Dividend Stocks

62% of Laid-Off Canadians Prefer CRA CERB to Working

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB needs fine-tuning, because laid-off Canadians can earn more without working. But for those seeking alternative but permanent income streams,…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Survive Solely on Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The advice of current retirees to future retirees is to get real, because the OAS and CPP are insufficient. You…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Has Made $40 Billion Since March Off This 1 Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is winning handsomely from his in investment in tech giant Apple. He should invest in the Absolute Software…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: The Next Market Crash Could Make You Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millennials should be ready to turn the corner and make more money in the next market crash. The Rogers Sugars…

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Dividend Stocks

$8,000 CERB Has Now Increased to $12,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB is helpful to millions of distressed Canadian workers. Create a more permanent income by investing in a dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Here’s an Easy Way to Get 42% More Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Believe or not, you can increase CPP pension by 42% in one easy way. But to ensure your financial health…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Savers: 3 Uncommon Tax Credits You Can Claim

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can derive significant tax savings while conducting business at home. The uncommon tax credits and investment income from the…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! You Can Get This New CRA $500 Digital News Tax Credit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA has been gifting Canadian taxpayers with tax breaks, including the DSTC which supports online news. Meanwhile, the Algonquin…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Skeptical About the Market Rally? You’re Not Alone

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s puzzling when you see stocks advancing in a declining economy. However, it’s not strange to see the gold sector…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria (TSX:APHA) and Aurora (TSX:ACB): Will the 2 Weed Heavyweights Merge?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Aphria stock and Aurora Cannabis stock are getting extra attention after reports of a potential merger came out. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 in 3 Unemployed Canadians Prefer the $2,000 CERB Over Working

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Employers and employees have opposing views on CERB, but a finding a middle ground is necessary to kick-start the economy.…

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Investing

The TSX Is on Fire, but a Market Crash Could Be Looming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is on fire, although the environment is far from stable. Two stocks, however, are beating the broad…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Did You Miss Your Chance for a $500 OAS and GIS Boost?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millions of Canadian seniors are receiving a one-time boost of up to $500 in OAS and GIS payments. Some retirees…

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Tech Stocks

Be Prepared for the Stock Market Bubble to Burst

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investment experts do not doubt the burst of the stock market bubble soon. In the same token, growth investors are…

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Tech Stocks

15% CRA Digital News Tax Credit: Do You Qualify?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% digital news subscription tax credit is the excellent financial incentive for Canadians to support the media industry. People…

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Economic Turbulence
Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Is Bankruptcy Still a Risk?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock continues to drown in a wild river with the extended travel restrictions. Canada’s flag carrier has…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A well-funded nest egg is what gives retirees the confidence to retire at 65 or earlier at 60. CPP users…

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Dividend Stocks

More Bad News for Alberta: Pension Fund Lost a Massive $2.1 Billion

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The problems in Alberta are escalating with the recent $2.1 billion losses in the province’s pension fund. Investors should stick…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Don’t Diversify

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is not a firm believer of full diversification. He is content with a few good companies that can…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Million Jobs Return — But Canada Is Still in Hot Water

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The slow but painful recovery of Canada is starting. Economists see the economy contracting in 2020 before rebounding by 5.5%…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 CERB or EI: Which Should You Choose?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

No one gets more from either CERB or EI during the 2020 pandemic. However, the Toronto Dominion Bank stock can…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Sneaky But Legal Ways to Save on Taxes in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can lighten the burden every tax season if only they know the credits and deductions available. The Manulife stock…

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