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Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher is a CFA Charterholder and a former financial advisor at RBC.

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Dividend Stocks

1 of the Only Stocks You Need to Understand This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An under-the-radar outperforming stock is a compelling option for value and growth investors.

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Bank Stocks

The Dividend Stock That Could Quietly Fund Your Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s top-performing Big Bank stock is a wealth-builder that can fund your retirement.

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Tech Stocks

Why Your Grandkids Might Thank You for Buying This Stock Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s tech superstar could be a grandkids stock for its commerce ecosystem, expanding moat, and long-term fundamentals.

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Dividend Stocks

TELUS Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold Right Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Telecom giant TELUS is under pressure to improve its financial condition and regain the trust of investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Monthly Cash Flow? This 4.2% Dividend Stock Delivers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A residential landlord with an flawless distribution record is a reliable source of monthly passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian AI Stocks That Wall Street Isn’t Hyping (Yet)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cross-border hype on two Canadian AI stocks could come anytime soon driven by strong profitability.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Sleep on These Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-growth Canadian stocks are “strong buy” candidates now for investors building long-term wealth.

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Energy Stocks

This Unexpected Stock Is My TFSA’s Dirty Little Secret

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield energy stock paying monthly dividends is a reliable income engine for a TFSA portfolio.

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Bank Stocks

Why BMO Is the Only Stock I’d Hold Forever in My TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s dividend pioneer is the ultimate anchor stock and forever holding in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Unglamorous Stock Has Paid Investors for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s first Dividend Knight that has paid investors for decades is anything but unglamorous.

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resource Is the Dividend Stock I’d Never Trade Away

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This top-tier Canadian energy producer is a “never trade away” dividend stock if ever you take position.

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Energy Stocks

This High-Yielding Stock Could Look Very Different in 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This high-yield dividend stock will have a lower-risk total return profile in 5 years following its strategic transformation.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Giants I’d Buy With Rates on Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Focusing on dividend giants while interest rates are on hold is a prudent strategy for income investors.

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Retirement

Hoping to Retire Soon? 2 Stocks You Can Rely on for Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend stocks are compelling options for soon-to-be retirees seeking to create monthly passive income as they enter the sunset…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Canadian Stock Has AI Upside I Didn’t Expect

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This Canadian stock boasts strong AI upside, despite being neither a software developer nor a chipmaker.

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Investing

Why I’m Pounding the Table on This Dirt-Cheap Canadian Growth Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A small-cap Canadian growth stock is a compelling investment opportunity at its current share price.

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Dividend Stocks

I Found the Ideal TFSA Stock Paying 6.3% Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A lower-risk, high-yield energy stock is ideal for TFSA investors seeking compelling dividend income every month.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Maximizing My TFSA Returns Starting This Summer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximizing your TFSA this summer could be a more worthwhile activity as it comes with immediate, tangible rewards.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’d Turn $10,000 Into a TFSA Money Machine

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can turn a $10,000 TFSA into a money machine that produces income and capital gains, both tax-free.

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Dividend Stocks

These Are the Dividend Stocks I’d Trust in My TFSA for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three of my trusted dividend stocks can form a self-sustaining TFSA income machine for life.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s a TFSA Stock Yielding 6.6% With Reliable Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield, small-cap energy stock is a strong buy candidate for income-focused TFSA investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s My Plan for Turning $14,000 Into Lifelong TFSA Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can turn a $14,000 TFSA or higher into a lifelong tax-free income stream with a smart investment plan.

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Energy Stocks

Is This the Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Achieving $1 million in a TFSA over time is achievable with a high-yield, real-world compounding engine as your anchor stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Before They Bounce Back

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two quality TSX stocks trading at a discount offer good entry points before a strong rebound.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What I’d Buy With a $5,000 Portfolio This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A reliable dividend-payer and a high-growth stock can form a high-performing $5,000 portfolio in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Aiming for $300 a Month in Tax-Free TFSA Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-paying stocks can help generate $300 a month in tax-free TFSA income within a shorter time frame.

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Dividend Stocks

Have Kids? Here’s When Your Next CRA Payment Lands

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with children under 17 must file tax returns annually to qualify for the CCB and receive monthly payments.

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Energy Stocks

Here Are 2 Dividend Stocks I’m Not Selling for 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two top-performing TSX dividend stocks are standout choices for investors looking at a five-year horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Surging Canadian ETFs I’d Add to My TFSA Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three surging Canadian ETFs in the current market environment are strong buy candidates for TFSA investors right now.

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Energy Stocks

How Much Do You Actually Need in a TFSA to Retire?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There is no magic TFSA number for retirement, but it’s hands-down the best tool if you're playing catch-up on your…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a 4.4% Dividend Stock That Pays You Monthly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-performing, high-yield stock paying monthly dividends is a lower-risk income play in the unique market environment of 2026

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Trying to Turn My TFSA Into $300 a Month, Tax-Free

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Turning a TFSA into $300 in tax-free income is achievable over time without massive upfront capital today.

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Energy Stocks

Are You Behind? Here’s What Canadians Near 60 Have Saved

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians near 60 haven’t saved that much but are well-positioned to fortify their nest eggs in the high earning years…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why I’ll Never Sell My Favourite TFSA Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s dividend pioneer is a buy-and-hold stock that deserves a permanent spot in a TFSA.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How I’d Turn $14,000 in a TFSA Into $155 a Quarter

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can easily turn their TFSA into a cash machine to receive recurring income streams.

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Dividend Stocks

A 5% Dividend Stock Paying $39.30 Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield dividend stock can provide recurring income streams every month on a modest investment.

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Dividend Stocks

The Average TFSA and RRSP for a 45-Year-Old Canadian

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The average TFSA and RRSP for a 45-year-old Canadian show substantial contribution rooms but also a massive opportunity to build…

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Bank Stocks

The Typical TFSA and RRSP for a Canadian in Their 40s

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA and RRSP for Canadians at age 40 is way below ideal but they have a long runway to…

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Dividend Stocks

How the Average TFSA Changes Across Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA not only has tens of thousands in unused contribution room, but the average balances across Canada also changes.

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Dividend Stocks

What the Average Canadian TFSA Looks Like at 50

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The average Canadian TFSA at 50 is modest, but serious wealth-building can still happen before the traditional retirement age of…

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