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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

Canada Revenue Agency: Avoid These 2 TFSA Tax Traps

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your TFSA gains will remain tax-free by not over contributing and investing in foreign assets. The Canadian Natural Resources stock…

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Tech Stocks

The TSX Is Up Almost 50% Between 2010-2019: Here’s Why You Probably Aren’t

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors of the Boyd Group stock and Constellation Software stock ten years ago saw the growth potentials of both companies.…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Awesome Stock Can Help You Retire Wealthy in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring a millionaire through dividend investing is not an impossible dream. Save as much as you can to be able…

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Dividend Stocks

FOAS Clawback: 2 Simple Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Tax

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The government is firm in imposing the OAS clawback. Retirees, however, can lessen the impact of the 15% reduction with…

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Tech Stocks

Tired of High Home-Buying Costs? This Company Aims to Change That in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If buying a home in Canada has you worried about the high fees, there are companies like Real Matters that…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor: Earn 341% More Inside Your TFSA Than a Taxable Account

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can earn over 300% more in your TFSA than in your taxable account if you buy RBC (TSX:RY) stock…

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Burger Chain Stock to Own That Isn’t McDonalds

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The A&W stock is one of the interesting investment options in 2020. This first-ever restaurant chain in Canada offers both…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Explosive Gold Stocks Set to Outperform Again in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the strong prospects of gold rising in value in 2020, top TSX gold assets like Ivanhoe stock and Gran…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Fall Into an RRSP Tax Trap in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank of Montreal stock and Canadian National Railway stock are ideal stocks for the RRSP. Your dividends from the stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Long-Term Investors Should Stick to Stocks Not Bonds

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffet is a picky investor. He invests in assets like the Restaurant Brands stock and Suncor Energy because of…

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Dividend Stocks

Keep Your Mind on Your Money in 2020 With These 2 Awesome Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two awesome dividend stocks can be found in the utility sector. The low-risk business models make Fortis stock and Emera…

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Dividend Stocks

Mortgage Paid Off? Look at Investing in These 3 REIT Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An existing mortgage prevents many from investing. But the opportunity opens once the mortgage is paid off. REITs like Automotive…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Bulk Up Your CPP With These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP can only replace one-third of average work earnings, so you should begin bulking it up. Great assets such…

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Dividend Stocks

Make These 2 Savvy Money Moves in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Windows of opportunity are opening for Canadians in 2020. If you can save more, you can invest in the Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Royalty Stocks for High-Income Seekers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Royalty stocks are getting the attention of income seekers. The Freehold stock and Pizza Pizza stock are among the top…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Entertainment Stock Is Showing Signs of a Breakout in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The buzz in the stock market is strong that the Corus stock is heading for a breakout in 2020 following…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Smart Ways to Get the Most From Your RRSP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Early contribution to the RRSP and investments in dividend payers like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock and National…

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Dividend Stocks

Unsure About Buying Property? Buy These 2 REITS Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you are hesitant to buy an investment property, set your sights on industrial REITs such as the Dream stock…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor: 2 Reasons Why Sitting on Cash Could Cost You Dearly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Sitting on cash is the not the best way to use the TFSA. You can realize compound growth of money…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback in 2020 With These 2 Tricks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The way to counter the 15% OAS clawback is to defer receiving it and invest in dependable dividend payers like…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Is up 19.13% in 2019: Here’s Why You Probably Aren’t

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you didn’t outperform the market in the last decade, you can do better in the new decade by making…

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Dividend Stocks

Retired and Scared of a Market Crash? Here Are 2 Things to Do and 2 Things to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The last thing retirees need during a market crash is mental stress and financial dislocation. You can plan ahead by…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Parents: The RESP Is a Sure-Fire 20% Gain of $7,200 for Your Child

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Want your kid to go to college? Use the RESP and invest in great companies like Bell stock to get…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Pro Tips: 2 Crafty Ways to Pay ZERO Taxes on Your Assets

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you hate paying taxes, here are two crafty ways to pay nothing in taxes. Invest in great companies like…

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Dividend Stocks

Who Gets Your TFSA When You’re Gone?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Sun Life stock and Great-West Life stock are ideal assets to add to your TFSA. But as your money grows,…

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Dividend Stocks

The Housing Market Is Strong in 2020, but Prep for a Crash at Any Time

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market is on the rebound in 2020. Despite the optimism, a crash could happen again. Prepare by taking…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Utility Stock Could Protect You From a 2020 Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the improving market environment, there’s no telling when the next economic downturn will occur. You can play it safe…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA or RRSP: Which One Suits You Best in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The choice of the TFSA or RRSP as an investment account depends on one’s financial goal. But you can place…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether you decide to take out your CPP early or late, it would be advantageous to own Rogers Sugar stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire With ZERO in Savings With Only Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You might not be able to live through retirement with only the OAS and CPP. It’s not too late to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Continue to Pay ZERO in TFSA Tax in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users incur taxes due to major and minor mistakes. Without these slips, and the right investment like the Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Higher CPP Pension Contributions Will Impact Your Money in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The higher CPP contribution will have minimal impact to Canadians who have investments in stocks like BCE and Algonquin. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Is Ditching Your Mortgage to Rent in Retirement a Wise Choice?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Are Canadian retirees ready to ditch their mortgages and instead rent in retirement? A better option is to invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? Then You’ll Love This New 2020 CRA Tax Cut

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA tax cut, even if not significant, is always welcome. But dividend kings like Inovalis stock and Keg Royalties…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 2020 Enhancement Will Increase Your Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2020 CPP pension enhancement favours the younger workforce. A high dividend payer like Wall Financial stock could offset the…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Forgotten Weed Stock Could Make a Mighty Comeback in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors dumped the Canopy Growth stock in 2019 because of its very disappointing performance. New catalysts, however, should help the…

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Dividend Stocks

A 2020 Market Crash Could Cause 40% Losses in Your TFSA Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bad investment choices are why TFSA users incur irrecoverable losses. Investing in Fortis stock and Hydro One stock from the…

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Tech Stocks

Absolute Software (TSX:ABT) Just Added 20 Years of Experience to its Leadership

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Absolute Software stock is fast gaining popularity among investors looking for a growth stock in 2020. This cutting-edge cybersecurity firm…

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Dividend Stocks

2010-2019 TSX Growth Kings: 3 Stocks That Had Over 1,000% Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The past decade’s success stories — Kirkland Lake stock, CargoJet stock, and Enghouse Systems stock — are likely to soar…

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Dividend Stocks

The Road to Riches: 3 Paths You Can Take to Get Rich in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Becoming rich in 2020 is not a fantasy for regular investors. You can make it a reality by following the…

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