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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Sad Way to Save on Taxes During a Stock Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are no tax exemptions in a market crash but luckily saving taxes on capital losses is possible. Investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Massive Sale: 2 Stocks to Pay Attention to as the Market Tumbles

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As the TSX reels from the coronavirus and oil price war, high dividend-payers AltaGas and H&R REIT are falling sharply.…

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Company Could See Ludicrous Growth After the Market Recovers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Lightspeed POS stock could be the next tech darling on the TSX. With a strong organic growth foundation, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash Got You Worried? Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian government is putting all stops to ease the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It’s also encouraging its citizens…

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Investing

2 Gaming Stocks to Avoid as the Industry Faces a Lockdown

| Christopher Liew, CFA

What should’ve been a promising year for the Great Canadian Gaming stock and the Stars Group stock is turning out…

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Energy Stocks

Sell or Hold Enbridge (TSX:ENB) as Energy Sector Gets Whipsawed?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Holders of the Enbridge stock shouldn’t panic amid the severe beating of the energy sector. The leading energy infrastructure company…

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Dividend Stocks

How These 2 People Made Millions off Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic-stricken investors can find shelter in consumer defensive assets like the SmartCentres stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard stock. The founders of…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Proven Safety Nets in a Panic-Stricken Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A fully balanced portfolio should include safety nets like the Fortis stock and Bank of Montreal stock. Both companies have…

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Dividend Stocks

Use This 1 Effective Strategy to Counter the OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback irritates retirees, but strategies like shrinking your RRSP to lower income can be your countermeasure.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Still Uses the RRSP? Why Younger People Are Choosing the TFSA in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s sensible to see the older generation contributing more to the RRSP and the younger ones to the TFSA. But…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Save on Taxes During a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax savings are possible in a market crash. But to get the most tax advantage, investments in the Royal Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Plunges 688 Points — But the 20% Losses Are Even More Startling

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Nova Scotia stock is among the chosen few investments that can overcome market downturns. It’s also the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Well-Run Banks Are Your Insurance in a Long-Lasting Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A global recession longer than the previous ones is possible, unless Governments find the cure to the coronavirus. Investors can…

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Energy Stocks

This 1 Energy Stock Is Becoming More Valuable Over Time

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock is one of TSX’s biggest draws. Not only is the stock a dividend all-star but a value…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Smart Ploys Won’t Land You in OAS Clawback Territory

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximize the tax-free benefits of your TFSA to keep earning tax-free income from the Crombie stock. More importantly, keep track…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: You’re Not 100% Ready for Life After Work Because of 1 Flaw

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Relying on the OAS and CPP pensions is risky and a major flaw of would-be retirees. To ensure a comfortable…

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Dividend Stocks

Irrational Markets Can Be Your Chance to Buy These 3 Stocks Cheap

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock, BTB REIT stock, and Birchcliff stock are the tempting buys in an erratic market. Although the prices…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Isn’t Scared About the Market Crash for 1 Simple Reason

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The coronavirus may cause a global depression, the way it is spreading. However, Warren Buffett remains firm on holding Suncor…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s How the Past Week TSX Drop Compares With the 2008 Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

People are beginning to draw parallels between the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic. The Shopify stock, although not intentional,…

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Stonewall Defense With These 3 Stocks Before the Recession Strikes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A recession is always scary but countering the effects is possible. You can take a defensive position by owning the…

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Tech Stocks

Top 2 Tech Stocks to Own As an Epidemic of Fear Sweeps the Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The coronavirus is fast spreading but it seems the businesses of tech companies are not under serious threat. The Real…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Lost $3.9 Billion in Market Cap in 2 Months

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is losing value because the coronavirus is fast spreading. If the antidote doesn’t come soon, the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways the Stock Market Could Recover From the Outbreak

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Given the underlying strength of the global economy, the stock market should recover once the vaccine for the coronavirus is…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Horrifying Truths About Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The more you learn about the harsh truths about retirement, the better you can prepare. Start the preparing by saving…

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Dividend Stocks

Sitting on a Cash Pile? Now’s the Time to Buy These 2 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One rule of wealth is that money begets money. Saving but keeping cash idle will not make you rich. Your…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TFSA Boo-Boo the CRA Won’t Be Easy On

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Use the TFSA correctly to ensure zero taxes on all earnings. The high dividends that the BCE stock and Rogers…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the RRSP Ever Become Extinct Because of the TFSA?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is more popular but won’t push the RRSP into extinction. Whether you place the Inter Pipeline stock in…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planner: Get These 3 Things Done Before You Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement planning requires early and diligent preparation. Also, boosting cash reserves with the Scotiabank stock and Capital Power stock should…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend All-Stars Are the Top Growth Stocks for Would-Be Millionaires

| Christopher Liew, CFA

For dividend-growth investing to be successful, you need to have a long-term investment horizon. You can become a millionaire eventually…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Fight Back Against the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If other strategies fail, there is a surefire way to counter the impact of the 15% OAS clawback. Maximize your…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Is the 1 Weed Stock That Won’t Run Out of Business

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canopy Growth stock is worth watching after the company reported significant progress during its Q3 fiscal 2020. Over the…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Don’t Swipe Your Credit Card, Save and Invest Instead!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The affluent millennials can be more prosperous by investing in a dividend champion like the Chemtrade Logistics stock. But the…

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Dividend Stocks

Buried in Debt? Don’t Panic, Do These 5 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

After you free yourself from debt, change your ways and start saving money. A small amount invested in a wealth-builder…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Enhancement Means a Smaller Take-Home Pay in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A portfolio around top energy firms such as the Enbridge stock and Suncor stock could produce income that can more…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Tips: 3 Ways to Stay Tax-Free With Your RRSP and TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The way to stay tax-free with your RRSP and TFSA is not to commit mistakes that will cause tax penalties.…

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Tech Stocks

1 Blockchain Stock to Avoid in 2020 and 1 Tech Stock That Is an Absolute Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The HUT 8 stock and Absolute Software stock belong to industries of the future. However, the business direction of the…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Minutes a Day Can Build Money Habits That Could Make You Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rich people have specific money goals, save like clockwork, and invest in quality assets like the Royal Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Habits to Eliminate So You Can Retire 5 Years Earlier

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring five years earlier is a possibility if you’re willing to let go of the obstacles first. You can then…

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Dividend Stocks

Scared of Global Uncertainty? Gold and Silver Stocks Are Safe Havens in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Miners like the Kirkland Lake Gold stock and Silvercorp Metals stock are the safe-haven assets for investors looking for investment…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Alberta Leaving CPP Could Hugely Impact Your Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Manulife stock is one of the profitable investments of the CPP Investment Board. Proponents of the Alberta Pension Plan…

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