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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

This 1 Remarkable $4,000 CRA CERB Update Will Have You Cheering!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension will again serve as the lifeline of Canadians who have yet to return to work or are…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Eternity

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Assuming analysts are correct in predicting another market crash, investors with defensive positions will remain calm. The Fortis stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

Alberta Woes Continue: Pension Fund Loses $2.1 Billion

| Christopher Liew, CFA

AIMCo, the pension fund manager in Alberta, lost $2.1 billion in the 2020 pandemic because its VOLT strategy was not…

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Dividend Stocks

Got Kids? You Might Get $300 From the CRA for Each One

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB boost and its enhancements for the benefit year 2020-21 should alleviate the financial stress of parents. Investing…

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Dividend Stocks

2 in 3 Canadians Are on the Brink of Financial Ruin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians experiencing financial hardships can apply for various coronavirus-related emergency programs. Investors wanting exposure to news and business information sector…

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Coronavirus

$10,000 Invested in Air Canada (TSX:AC) in January Is Worth This Much Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Air Canada stock will have to suffer losses for a long time. The airline company can’t get…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why You Can’t Live on ONLY the OAS and CPP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Financial security, not age, is the bigger concern of prospective retirees. If the OAS and CPP aren’t enough, the recourse…

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Dividend Stocks

How This Guy Turned $35,000 Into $1 Million in 350 Trades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not everyone can turn $35,000 into $1 million in a highly volatile market. Don’t envy the trader’s success and stick…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 CERB: Do This 3-Step Checklist to Make Sure the CRA Won’t Take it Away

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is taking back erroneous CERB payments from ineligible recipients. Some Canadians are investing in the Toronto Dominion Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

$500 GIS and OAS Special Boost: Everything You Need to Know Is Here

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Thanks to the GIS and OAS special boost, Canadian seniors could receive up to $500 pandemic money. Retirees wishing a…

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Dividend Stocks

It Looks Like This Wild Stock Market Is Here to Stay

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market behaviour will remain crazy for a while with the lingering pandemic and a major political event. Meanwhile,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 CRA Tax Breaks You Should Deduct Every Time

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers should know and take advantage of available tax breaks when filing the yearly tax return. You can supplement…

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Tech Stocks

If Trump Is Re-elected in 2020, What Will It Mean for the TSX?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

U.S President Donald Trump had a positive effect on the TSX for most of his presidency. Within the time frame…

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Investing

In 2003 Air Canada (TSX:AC) Went Bankrupt: Will History Repeat Itself?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock remains in the abyss going into the third quarter of 2020. There’s hardly any business due…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Finally Makes a $10 Billion Move

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The wait is over: Warren Buffett made his first significant post-pandemic deal worth about $10 billion. On the TSX, the…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Extended: You Can Get 2 More Months and an Extra $4,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian employees and workers affected by COVID-19 gets an additional CERB payment of $4,000. However, people can get off government…

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Dividend Stocks

$5,000 Student Crisis Payment: Here’s How You Could Increase it to $13,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An eligible student can potentially receive $13,000 crisis payment from the CESB and CSSG in 2020. The amount is significant…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Will COVID-19 Affect Your Payments?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the challenging conditions today, the CPP is safe and stable for generations to come. Investors can supplement the pension…

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Dividend Stocks

16-Week CERB Extended to 24 Weeks: You Can Get $12,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension is a welcome relief, and recipients should utilize the money for its intended purpose. The $12,000 taxable…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Penny Stocks! These 2 Popular Stocks Can Make You Richer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock and TORC stock are the better, profitable alternatives to penny stocks. You don’t want to waste your…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s What Happened to the TSX When Trump Was Elected in 2016

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The election of Donald Trump as U.S. President in November 2016 was positive for Canada’s stock market. But the winningest…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Parents: Here’s How You Can Get an Extra $300 Per Child

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB boost of $300 is the pandemic-related economic support to parents. Dividend earnings from the Enbridge stock can…

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Investing

2 Top Oversold Stocks in the Coronavirus Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can watch out for the rebound of oversold assets like the Bellus Health stock and Chorus Aviation stock. The…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 2 No-Brainer Buys When the Market Crashes Again

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can lessen fears of another market crash by rebalancing their portfolios to make them more defensive. The Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension? Move Somewhere Cheap!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees relying on only the OAS and CPP should include downsizing as an option. If not, it would be best…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Kings to Buy Cheap Now and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should be investing in or including dividend kings on their buy lists. The Canadian Western Bank stock, TC Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You “Tail Hedge” for a Black Swan Market Crash?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The COVID-19 pandemic is a black swan event, which means it’s a period of great uncertainty. Tail-hedging with a gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Emergency $500 OAS and GIS Boost: Can You Get it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time OAS and GIS boost in 2020 is very timely, given the financial challenges Canadian seniors are facing due…

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Dividend Stocks

Huge Market Crash Coming? Warren Buffett and Other Experts Sound the Alarm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett and other billionaires are anticipating a repeat of the dot.com bubble burst. Instead of gambling and speculating, investors…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Will it Ever Recover?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The prospects for the Air Canada stock’s rebound are dimming, as the company struggles to restart the business. Government officials…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Parents: How to Receive an Emergency $300 Per Child

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend king like the RioCan stock can produce the same $300 CCB one-time special payment with its nearly 10%…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Did You Get Your $8,000 CERB? Here’s How to Get $12,000 Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB claimants are receiving $12,000 instead of $8,000 due to the program’s extension. Earning permanent, not temporary income, is possible…

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Coronavirus

The Expensive CRA CERB Might Have Cost Canada its AAA Credit Rating

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The credit rating downgrade by Fitch reminds Canada to limit spending on CERB and other COVID-19 programs. For growth investors,…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $10,000 in This 6.38% Stock Pays $638 Per Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2020 financial crisis gives enough reason to increase savings. TFSA users with $10,000 capital can earn $638 in tax-free…

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Dividend Stocks

Going to School in Canada? See if You Qualify for a $5,000 COVID-19 Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Students can receive up to $5,000 in grant by doing volunteer work in the summer. For millennials wishing to invest,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks To Buy Cheap Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Rogers Sugar stock and the Dream Industrial REIT are the great buys today if you’re looking for cheap but…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Seniors: 3 Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS is a guaranteed retirement income with a 15% recovery tax when a senior is earning more in year.…

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Dividend Stocks

$500/Week CERB Extended 8 Weeks for an Extra $4,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension prolongs the payment of the taxable benefit by another eight weeks. If you have the means, you…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons the Stock Market Could Get Ugly This Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is far from stable and could face turbulence in July. However, the Kinaxis stock should advance further…

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Dividend Stocks

New $12,000 CRA CERB: No Canadian Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians maxing out their CERBs will receive payments for another eight weeks or through the summer. If you want financial…

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