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Christopher Liew, CFA

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

CRA Update: The Ending Eviction Ban Could Cause a Housing Crisis

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The lifting of the eviction ban or protection for renters might cause a housing crisis. For REIT investors, the Summit…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Should You Buy or Sell in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Is the Air Canada stock worth buying or a must sell in 2020? The assessments are varied, although recovery remains…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 REIT Stock Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RioCan stock is unfamiliar territory after COVID-19 disrupted the rental operations of one of Canada’s largest REITs. With the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: $14,000 CERB Will Be Over Soon! Are You Prepared?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 taught Canadians a valuable lesson, particularly the importance of saving money. After CERB is over, you can save to…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $700? Here Are the Best Stocks to Buy if the Market Crashes Again

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock and Rogers Sugar stock are screaming buys if the market crashes. You don’t need significant capital to…

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Dividend Stocks

No Savings at 50? Don’t Worry: Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

People with no savings at 50 still have a chance to retire with confidence by committing to a process. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Start Your CPP Pension At 65 or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Choosing to start the CPP at 65 or 70 is a major decision for retiring Canadians. However, supplementing the pension…

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Dividend Stocks

Got Children? You Could Qualify for an Extra $300 From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB enhancement in May 2020 provided an extra $300 to Canadian parents. You can match the top-up with…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: An Extreme Canadian Market Crash Could Happen in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not everyone agrees with Warren Buffett’s decision to ditch the fast recovering Restaurant Brands International stock. However, his move to…

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Dividend Stocks

Prepare for a Big Housing Crash, Warns CMHC

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CMHC believes the housing market remains fragile and could crash if the impact of COVID-19 fully materializes in the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dollar Is Stronger: Take Advantage With This 1 Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The strong economic recovery should help the Canadian dollar gain over the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. Meanwhile, Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: $2,000 CERB Worked Like a Charm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If Canadians can save the $2,000 pandemic money, it means they can make saving a habit in post-pandemic. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Earn $2,000/Month That Isn’t CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn as much as $2,000 monthly, not necessarily from CERB, but by being resourceful. One way is investing…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: Will COVID-19 Impact Your Retirement Money?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users shouldn’t worry about their retirement money. The Chief Actuary in Canada confirms the fund is sustainable for 75…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: It Could All Come Crashing Down in September

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Global stock markets perform the worst in September, which could mean a crash is bound to happen. A position in…

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Dividend Stocks

$14,000 CERB Is Ending: Start of Universal Basic Income?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The debate on whether Canada must introduce a universal basic income after CERB and other COVID-19 aid packages will continue.…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Can You Survive Solely on Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The shocking truth about retiring is that you risk financial hardship by relying solely on your OAS and CPP. Your…

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Stock: An Insane 571.3% Return in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian tech firm is ushering in ride share 2.0 that will help reduce pollution in the transportation industry. The…

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Dividend Stocks

The $2,000 CRA CERB Helped Canadians Save a Record 28%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The record 27% savings rate due to CERB indicates that Canadians look after their financial health. You can replace CERB…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: In the Eye of a Stock Market Hurricane

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett remains cautious in anticipation of the coming stock market hurricane. His move to invest in the Barrick Gold…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: International Travel Restriction Extended

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Air Canada stock are at the losing end with the extension of travel restrictions until the end…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: More Bad News

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The hopes of investors that the Air Canada stock will rebound in 2020 are dimming. It’s unfortunate that the airline’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Caution: 2 Ways the CRA Could Take Back Your $14,000 CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Receive CERB with caution and determine your eligibility, because the CRA is taking back inadvertent payments. However, dividend earnings from…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Are Ready to Ride This Bull Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether the TSX rally is the start of a bull market or not, the momentum of the Real Matters stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Crash Caused This Shocking Change to the Dow Index

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Dow Index removed Exxon from its lineup because of its continuing underperformance in 2020, On the TSX, struggling Suncor…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA CERB Extended by $2,000: Finally Some Good News

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension and the coming emergency measures have prescribed periods. It’s still best to earn perpetual income from reliable…

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Dividend Stocks

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS): Fined $127.5 Million for Price Fixing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Nova Scotia stock has a distinguished dividend track record that attracts investors. However, the spooking activities of…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Don’t Time the Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is not in the habit of timing the market because it’s a waste of time. If a company…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: An Extra $2,000 CERB Is Available for September

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Before the new emergency measures take effect, the CRA is extending CERB one more time so Canadians can receive an…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Bubble: Will it Pop Soon?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A housing crash is unlikely to happen soon. The market is weak, because are no sellers and buyers during the…

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Too Expensive Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify stock is among the top performers on the TSX in 2020. Market analysts think its popularity is driving the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: CERB Is Extended 4 More Weeks!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

About four million Canadians will benefit from the second CERB extension of four weeks. For those with free money to…

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Dividend Stocks

No Savings? No Problem! Do These 3 Steps 1st

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Having no savings is a problem, but it's not necessarily lacking in remedy. Follow three steps to get you started.…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Did COVID-19 Ruin Your Retirement Plans?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The lingering fear of the pandemic and the financial uncertainty that comes with it are ruining retirement plans. To ensure…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Is on a High: A Market Crash Is Coming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the TSX’s sugar high, market analysts are wary of an impending crash. To calm your fears, the advice is…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

CRA CERB Receivers: You Can Get $14,000 Total Now!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB recipients get a last payment from the CRA before the new emergency benefits take effect in late September. You…

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Dividend Stocks

You’re Making a Big Mistake If You Rely ONLY on the OAS and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You’re mistaken if you were to rely only on the OAS and CPP. It’s a must to supplement the pensions…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Sold 50% of His Canadian Stocks: Should You?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett briefly held only one TSX stock after selling all his Restaurant Brands International stock holdings. But he’s back…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX: AC) — Buy This High-Yield Dividend Stock Instead!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If ever the Air Canada stock flies high again, it would be in 2023 or beyond. A dividend aristocrat like…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

Canadians, $37 Billion CRA CERB Replacement Is Coming Your Way

| Christopher Liew, CFA

After CERB, displaced Canadians workers will have a new lifeline worth $37 billion. However, investment income from the Pembina Pipeline…

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