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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

A More Severe TSX Stock Market Selloff Looms

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is picking up steam lately, although it remains unstable. A severe selloff still looms as long as COVID-19…

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Coronavirus

$2,000/Month Emergency CRA Cash: Is it Too Late to Get it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can apply to claim the CERB until December 2, 2020. Displaced workers in hard-hit businesses like theatre operations can…

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Investing

To Save or Not to Save Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new loan program for large companies in Canada might resuscitate the Air Canada stock. With the bridge financing, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Rally 2020: Should You Buy Suncor (TSX:SU)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The oil rally augurs well for stocks in the energy sector. However, taking a position is still risky because the…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $300 for Your Child? The CRA Might Give It to You!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB enhancement for the benefit year 2020-2021should should ease the financial burden during the pandemic. Parents can also…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett Just Admitted a Rare Mistake He Made

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are avoiding the airline sector like a plague after Warren Buffett dumped all his airline stocks. But the Cargojet…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Biggest Mistake You Need to Avoid in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a one-of-a-kind wealth builder. You won’t pay taxes by following the rule. Keep a blue-asset like the…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Boost Your CPP Payments With 1 Simple Move

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Would-be retirees with no health problems or urgent financial needs can boost CPP payments by deferring retirement. With income from…

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Tech Stocks

Got $5,000? Wait For This TSX Stock to Plunge Then Buy!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Kinaxis stock is blossoming and fast-rising despite the COVID-19 outbreak. If you have the money to invest, this tech stock…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000/Month CRA CERB: Will it Become Universal Basic Income?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian government is being called out to make CERB a universal basic income. Many industries are in a financial…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett Dumps Airlines: Time to Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett admitted his mistake of investing in the airline industry. By dumping his airline stocks, investors in the Air…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Oil Stocks Right Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t risk your money on oil stocks, including the Suncor stock, in 2020. The sector is extremely volatile. Only the…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Why You Should NOT Take Your CPP at Age 65

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There’s upside when you delay receiving the CPP. Your retirement income will also be more if you have other sources…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Wealthy? Make These 3 TFSA Market Crash Moves

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A market crash shouldn’t be a hindrance to save up and retire wealthy. The key is to keep a dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Emergency Plan: 2 Tax Updates That Should Help You Out

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the CRA’s deadline extensions, taxpayers should have no problems complying. Meanwhile, the Bank of Nova Scotia stock is displacing…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC): Buy Before the Bailout?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bailout or no bailout, the Air Canada stock will not be a profitable investment for years to come. Airline companies…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 5 Crafty Ways to Avoid the OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Smart CPP users do not find the OAS clawback annoying because they know the ways to avoid it. One way…

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaire NBA Mogul Mark Cuban Is Moving to Cash in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

NBA mogul Mark Cuban is playing it safe and holding on to cash in the 2020 market crash. But to…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Could You Get by on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Royal Bank of Canada stock is a dependable source of retirement income. This high-quality, income-producing asset is the perfect…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Major TFSA Change to Be Aware of in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

In case you want to maximize your TFSA this year, the contribution limit in 2020 is $6,000. You can invest…

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Investing

Warren Buffett Dumps All Airline Stocks: Avoid Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s decision to turn away from the airline industry is a bad omen. Investors should avoid the Air Canada…

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Energy Stocks

2 Oil Stocks That Could Drop to $0 in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With oil prices falling to zero, the share prices of the Birchcliff Energy stock and Crescent Point Energy stock might…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA COVID-19 Updates: 3 Big Tax Changes You Should Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA tax reliefs and dividend earnings from the BMO stock in a TFSA should provide ample financial support in…

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Dividend Stocks

$500/Week Emergency CERB Benefit: How Long Can You Get It?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The hotel industry to where the AHIP stock belongs is among the hardest-hit industries in the 2020 pandemic. Laid-off workers…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! Pay Your Taxes Later With This 2020 CRA Emergency Change

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The tax date changes by the CRA give Canadian taxpayers an ample grace period to fulfill their obligations in the…

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Investing

CRA Student Emergency: Do You Qualify for $1,250/Month?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Students and recent graduates in Canada have emergency support through the government’s CESB. On the other hand, millennials with extra…

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Investing

Will Warren Buffett Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock was supposed to be a top TSX growth stock in 2020 if not for the coronavirus…

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Bank Stocks

Is a Huge Housing Market Crash Likely in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Every time there is talk about a housing market crash, CIBC stock comes into focus. The bank with the highest…

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Energy Stocks

CRA Tax Relief: 3 Awesome Ways the CRA Is Helping You Out

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CRA introduced several tax relief measures that could help taxpayers in awesome ways. The Mullen Group stock is underperforming as…

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Dividend Stocks

7 Million CRA CERB Applicants: Can You Get $2,000/Month?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Transcontinental stock might slash dividends as operations during the pandemic are limited to essential services. About 1,600 laid-off workers…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 3 Strong Signals That a Market Rally Is Moments Away

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Signals are emerging that momentum is starting to build in the TSX. TFSA users thinking of investing again should consider…

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Investing

Airline Market Crash: Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Get Wiped Out in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock has sunk deeper into the pits and is in danger of getting wiped out. Unless federal…

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Economic Turbulence
Coronavirus

Canada’s Loonie Could Plummet: Get Ready for a 60-Cent Dollar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The depreciation of the loonie is almost certain with the massive financial support the Canadian government is extending during the…

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Dividend Stocks

$3,000 Invested in 3 Value Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is acting strangely in the pandemic. However, making a fortune with measly capital is possible with the…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 3 Reasons Why it Could Go to $0

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are steering clear of the Air Canada stock. Despite assurances that the airline company can weather the 2020 pandemic,…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Favourite Book Can Help You During This Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett learned the proper framework for investing from his favorite book. His portfolio of stocks, including the Restaurant Brands…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Prices Dropped Below ZERO: Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) in Trouble?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

All eyes are on the Enbridge stock following the deep fall of oil prices in 2020. There might be trouble…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Huge COVID-19 Tax Breaks the CRA Is Dishing Out

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The enhanced childcare benefit and one-time goods and services tax payment should help Canadian families cope with the health crisis.…

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Cannabis Stocks

Can You Survive on ONLY the $2,000/Month Emergency CRA Payments?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canopy Growth stock continues to underperform in 2020. About 1,000 employees have been laid off after three rounds of…

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks at High Risk of Dropping to ZERO

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Absurd as it may sound, but the Baytex stock, TORC stock, and Whitecap stock are all at risk of dropping…

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