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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

2 Dividend Machines Yielding Up to 12% for High-Income Seekers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Anyone with goals to earn higher investment income in 2020 has two excellent choices. Dividend titans Pizza Pizza stock and…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)! Buy These 2 Top Tech Stock Picks in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A number of Canadian tech stocks are due to explode in 2020. But the Altus stock and Tecsys stock should…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Diamonds, TFSA Losses Are Forever, So Invest Wisely in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is magical only if the chosen investment is a low-risk, dependable dividend-payer such as the Fortis stock. But…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Do You Want Retirement Income Every Year and Forever?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can earn non-stop with Royal Bank of Canada stock and Enbridge stock. Both companies are Dividend Aristocrats you can…

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Dividend Stocks

New Year, New Riches: 3 Stocks to Build Your Wealth in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Consider Laurentian Bank stock, PROREIT stock, and Extendicare stock if you desire new sources of income. All three are high-yield…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor: 2 High-Yield Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Birchcliff stock and Peyto stock were battered and bruised in 2019. But with seemingly better prospects, bargain prices, and high…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 3 Growth Stocks That Could Double Your Money in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millennials can double their savings in 2020 through growth stock investing. Air Canada stock, Summit Industrial stock, and Well Health…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best Renewable Energy Stocks in 2020: Go Green for Huge Rewards

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Algonquin stock, Northland Power stock, and Brookfield Renewable stock are seen to be the future gold mines on the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Healthcare Stocks With Surprisingly High Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Aside from the high dividends, prospective investors would have a defensive portfolio by adding Sienna Senior Living stock and Chartwell…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Warren Buffett Copycat: “Buy Right and Sit Tight”

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Copying the strategies of Warren Buffett is a clever idea. With quality stocks like Suncor stock and Restaurant Brands stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Pay Less Taxes? Listen to This New 2020 CRA Tax Break

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Thank the CRA for the tax cut because you there are less taxes to pay in 2020. You can save…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Gripping Consequences of Not Saving Enough

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not saving enough could lead to bitterness and regret in the sunset years. Don’t throw your financial future away and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Fall Into a 2020 TFSA Tax Trap

| Christopher Liew, CFA

To ensure there are no tax burdens whatsoever, TFSA users shouldn’t fall into a tax trap. With First National stock…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: TFSA Losses Are Forever — Be Mindful of a Possible 2020 Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The threat of Canada entering a recession in 2020 exists. However, low-risk assets like the BCE stock and Toronto Dominion…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension User: 2 Reasons You Should NOT Take Your CPP at 60

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Larger pension and inflation protection for life await retirees who can delay taking the CPP. The minimum requirements are income…

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Tech Stocks

Fearless Forecast: 2 Tech Stocks Could Climb to the Top in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Real Matters stock and Lightspeed stock are seen to emerge as the TSX’s top performers in 2020. Both had…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: Try This 3-Step Tax-Saving Trick Before the 2020 RRSP Deadline

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Hate taxes? Try this neat trick with your TFSA and RRSP to save on taxes. Buy Scotiabank stock and grow…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Boost Your Pension by $7,000 Annually

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t stress yourself thinking about your financial situation in retirement. Instead, remove all doubts by boosting your pension with dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 2 Dividend Stocks to Supplement Your CPP Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP is just one of the financial cushions for retirees. Creating an investing income from assets like the Parkland…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Steps to Stay Ahead of the CRA With Your RRSP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Make early contributions to your RRSP and invest in National Bank of Canada stock and Magna stock to build wealth.…

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Cannabis Stocks

TFSA Investor: 2 Reasons to Avoid Marijuana Stocks in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canopy Growth stock and Aurora stock are the leaders in the cannabis space. However, after a massive selloff in 2019,…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! This New CRA Adjustment Means Lower Taxes in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the CRA can boost your tax savings, you can boost your tax-free earnings with investments in the Telus stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Not Sure When to Take Your CPP Pension in 2020? Read This!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Taking the CPP early or late has its pros and cons. But a retiree usually decides based on circumstance. Regardless…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock Under $2 Could Double to $4 in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The tech heavyweights are already pricey and out of reach. But the small-cap dividend payer, Quarterhill stock, is a cheap…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: The 2020 CPP Enhancement Means Your Paycheck Will Be Less

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you have the money to invest in the True North stock and Alaris Royalty stock, you can offset the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold Until the End of Time

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Nothing brings the utmost financial security more than Dividend Aristocrats like Canadian Utilities stock and Enbridge stock. If you have…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Achieve Financial Freedom With the 50/30/20 Rule

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 50/30/20 rule could help millennials improve financial well-being. Allocating 20% of income to invest in the Exchange Income stock…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP or TFSA: Which Should You Contribute to 1st in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RRSP and TFSA have individual dynamics, but your specific goals will determine which account to use in 2020. AHIP…

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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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