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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Brace Yourself for a Bumpy Ride

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A federal bailout is coming to Canada’s airline industry soon. While it’s an important development, the ride ahead for the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn Your TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA in Canada is a millionaire-maker, especially for younger savers. If you want to turn your TFSA into $1…

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Dividend Stocks

CMHC’s 18% Housing Crash Prediction Was Totally Wrong

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The amazing performance of Canada’s housing market in 2021 is making CMHC look bad. For TFSA and yield-hungry investors, True…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Hold Cash and Prepare for Possible Market Disruptions

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett holds ample cash and maintains excess liquidity, because he’s prepared for the worst. For investors seeking more cash…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Massive Changes for Taxpayers in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2021 tax season is more complex than before, although Canadian taxpayers can reduce tax bills from massive changes by…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Shocking Truths About Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users can’t rely too much on the pension, because retirement life isn’t a bed of roses. You must put…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Made a Huge Bet on Himself

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett just made a huge bet on himself with Berkshire Hathaway’s US$24.7 billion share buyback in Q4 2020. If…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Forget Bonds! Stocks Are a Better Choice

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett advises shareholders to steer clear of fixed-income investments like bonds in 2021. A time-tested dividend payer like Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for 50 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock, Stella-Jones stock, and Metro Inc. stock are reliable sources of enduring income support. All three are…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get Your TFSA to $1,000,000 in 30 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Getting to a million-dollar TFSA is like shooting for the moon, but still possible in 30 years or more. A…

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs You Should Avoid As Bond Yields Spike

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A rebound by the RioCan stock and American Hotel Income Properties stock in 2021 is unlikely if bond yields continue…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hazardous TFSA Mistakes to Avoid in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some users commit three costly mistakes that abolishes the tax-free advantages of their TFSAs. For generous non-taxable income, the Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback is non-negotiable with the CRA, but avoidable if you use three proven strategies. For consistent dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000 to Invest? Buy These 3 Stocks for Under $10

| Christopher Liew, CFA

$1,000 in seed capital can compound threefold in the stock market. Mogo stock, WELL Health stock, and Rogers Sugar stock…

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Investing

CRA Emergency Payments: CRB and EI Have Large Changes Coming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB and EI extensions are huge and will lessen the financial challenges of Canadians. For growth investors seeking outsized…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Return 100% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian firms will benefit from the rapidly evolving health and wellness industry. The Bellus Health stock and Neptune Wellness…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Heavyweights to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors holding dividend heavyweights like the Royal Bank of Canada stock and BCE are worry-free with or without market turbulence.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Bump: I’ll Have What He’s Having

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett fans are likely to follow his recent investment moves. If you’re bullish about the 5G rollout like Buffett,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Possible Market Correction

| Christopher Liew, CFA

No one knows when the next market crash will happen. However, buying ahead can protect your capital from any eventuality.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Announcement: CRB Extended: You Can Get $1,000 Every 2 Weeks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB extension is very timely, especially to Canadians who would still need $1,000 every two weeks past March 2021.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Huge Tax Break You Can Take in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BPA increases in 2020 until 2023 are huge tax breaks for all Canadian taxpayers. Maximizing your TFSA in 2021…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: His Advice on Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett generously shares his insights to guide investors prepare for a market crash. He also has a bright outlook…

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Tech Stocks

3 Bitcoin Doubters Think it Will Crash: An Alternative Crypto Stock for Average Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three prominent personalities in the financial markets doubt if Bitcoin’s dizzying rally in 2021 will sustain. However, HIVE Blockchain Technologies…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA $1,000 Bi-Weekly Crisis CRB Money: No Canadian Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government knew the need to extend CRB and other recovery benefits before Canadians exhausted their crisis money. For…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Marijuana Stocks That Could Be Millionaire Makers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Federal legalization is the only thing lacking for the marijuana boom to happen in the United States. Now that the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks To Help You Retire Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your desire to retire rich isn’t an impossible dream. The Toronto Dominion Bank stock, Enbridge stock, and Power Corp. stock…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 Invested in Real Matters (TSX:REAL) in 2018 Is Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The once obscure tech stock delivered superior returns to investors who bought shares in 2018. Today, the Real Matters stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Changes in 2021: 2 Big Crisis Payment Announcements

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The extensions of the EI benefits and CRB recovery benefits are the big changes in 2021. For passive income, NorthWest…

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Dividend Stocks

Bitcoin Too Risky for You? Invest in These 2 Dividend Stocks Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin remains risky, despite the astonishing rally in 2021. Dividend payers like Bank of Montreal stock and Canadian Utilities stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA CRB Extended by 12 Weeks: Can You Still Get it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is extending the CRB and other recovery benefits in anticipation of more financial challenges to Canadians in 2021. For…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin to $10,000 or $100,000 in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is surging in 2021, but the price could either skyrocket to $100,000 or sink to $10, given the crypto’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Should You Buy What He’s Buying?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many investors will take the cue and follow the recent investment moves of Warren Buffett. On the TSX, the Suncor…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: He Only Has This 1 Canadian Stock Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett has only one Canadian stock left in his conglomerate’s 2021 stock portfolio. In Q1 2020, he sold his…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! The CRA Is Extending $2,000 CRB From 26 Weeks to 38 Weeks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB and other program extensions announced by the federal government confirms the pandemic is far from over. For Canadians…

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Tech Stocks

$1,000 Invested in Bitcoin in 2016 Is Worth an Insane $100,000 Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin reclaimed its 2017 all-time highs in late 2020 and the insane rally continues in 2021. Well-known institutional and individual…

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Coronavirus

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Is Selling a High-Yield Bond as Investors Bank on Recovery

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cineplex stock has rebounded following the company’s sale of its high-yield bonds. Investors are positioning for a recovery post-pandemic after…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Warning: You Must Pay Taxes on the $2,000 CERB You Got in 2020!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers will have to collect various tax slips and include pandemic benefits like CERB in their tax returns. For…

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Investing

2 High-Risk TSX Stocks You Should Avoid Like the Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should stay clear of the Just Energy stock and Transat stock. Even at rock-bottom prices, the dire situation of…

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Investing

Bitcoin ETF Announced: When Can You Buy It?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can now invest in the first-ever bitcoin ETF in North America. However, if you’re not keen on cryptos, the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Tax Season Will Be Insanely Busy — File Your Taxes Early!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA did not extend the tax deadlines for 2021 despite the far from normal tax season due to the…

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