Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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The TSX Is on Fire, but a Market Crash Could Be Looming

July 27, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is on fire, although the environment is far from stable. Two stocks, however, are beating the broad…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Did You Miss Your Chance for a $500 OAS and GIS Boost?

July 25, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Millions of Canadian seniors are receiving a one-time boost of up to $500 in OAS and GIS payments. Some retirees…

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Tech Stocks

Be Prepared for the Stock Market Bubble to Burst

July 25, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investment experts do not doubt the burst of the stock market bubble soon. In the same token, growth investors are…

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Tech Stocks

15% CRA Digital News Tax Credit: Do You Qualify?

July 25, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% digital news subscription tax credit is the excellent financial incentive for Canadians to support the media industry. People…

Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Is Bankruptcy Still a Risk?

July 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock continues to drown in a wild river with the extended travel restrictions. Canada’s flag carrier has…

Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Should You Start Payments at 60 or 65?

July 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A well-funded nest egg is what gives retirees the confidence to retire at 65 or earlier at 60. CPP users…

Dividend Stocks

More Bad News for Alberta: Pension Fund Lost a Massive $2.1 Billion

July 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The problems in Alberta are escalating with the recent $2.1 billion losses in the province’s pension fund. Investors should stick…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Don’t Diversify

July 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is not a firm believer of full diversification. He is content with a few good companies that can…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Million Jobs Return — But Canada Is Still in Hot Water

July 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The slow but painful recovery of Canada is starting. Economists see the economy contracting in 2020 before rebounding by 5.5%…

Dividend Stocks

$2,000 CERB or EI: Which Should You Choose?

July 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

No one gets more from either CERB or EI during the 2020 pandemic. However, the Toronto Dominion Bank stock can…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Sneaky But Legal Ways to Save on Taxes in Canada

July 22, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can lighten the burden every tax season if only they know the credits and deductions available. The Manulife stock…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Remarkable $4,000 CRA CERB Update Will Have You Cheering!

July 22, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension will again serve as the lifeline of Canadians who have yet to return to work or are…

2 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Eternity

July 22, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Assuming analysts are correct in predicting another market crash, investors with defensive positions will remain calm. The Fortis stock and…

Dividend Stocks

Alberta Woes Continue: Pension Fund Loses $2.1 Billion

July 21, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

AIMCo, the pension fund manager in Alberta, lost $2.1 billion in the 2020 pandemic because its VOLT strategy was not…

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Dividend Stocks

Got Kids? You Might Get $300 From the CRA for Each One

July 21, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB boost and its enhancements for the benefit year 2020-21 should alleviate the financial stress of parents. Investing…

Dividend Stocks

2 in 3 Canadians Are on the Brink of Financial Ruin

July 21, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians experiencing financial hardships can apply for various coronavirus-related emergency programs. Investors wanting exposure to news and business information sector…

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Coronavirus

$10,000 Invested in Air Canada (TSX:AC) in January Is Worth This Much Now

July 20, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Air Canada stock will have to suffer losses for a long time. The airline company can’t get…

Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why You Can’t Live on ONLY the OAS and CPP

July 20, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Financial security, not age, is the bigger concern of prospective retirees. If the OAS and CPP aren’t enough, the recourse…

Dividend Stocks

How This Guy Turned $35,000 Into $1 Million in 350 Trades

July 20, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Not everyone can turn $35,000 into $1 million in a highly volatile market. Don’t envy the trader’s success and stick…

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$2,000 CERB: Do This 3-Step Checklist to Make Sure the CRA Won’t Take it Away

July 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is taking back erroneous CERB payments from ineligible recipients. Some Canadians are investing in the Toronto Dominion Bank…

Dividend Stocks

$500 GIS and OAS Special Boost: Everything You Need to Know Is Here

July 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Thanks to the GIS and OAS special boost, Canadian seniors could receive up to $500 pandemic money. Retirees wishing a…

Dividend Stocks

It Looks Like This Wild Stock Market Is Here to Stay

July 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market behaviour will remain crazy for a while with the lingering pandemic and a major political event. Meanwhile,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 CRA Tax Breaks You Should Deduct Every Time

July 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers should know and take advantage of available tax breaks when filing the yearly tax return. You can supplement…

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Tech Stocks

If Trump Is Re-elected in 2020, What Will It Mean for the TSX?

July 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

U.S President Donald Trump had a positive effect on the TSX for most of his presidency. Within the time frame…

Investing

In 2003 Air Canada (TSX:AC) Went Bankrupt: Will History Repeat Itself?

July 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock remains in the abyss going into the third quarter of 2020. There’s hardly any business due…

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Finally Makes a $10 Billion Move

July 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The wait is over: Warren Buffett made his first significant post-pandemic deal worth about $10 billion. On the TSX, the…

Dividend Stocks

CERB Extended: You Can Get 2 More Months and an Extra $4,000

July 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian employees and workers affected by COVID-19 gets an additional CERB payment of $4,000. However, people can get off government…

Dividend Stocks

$5,000 Student Crisis Payment: Here’s How You Could Increase it to $13,000

July 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

An eligible student can potentially receive $13,000 crisis payment from the CESB and CSSG in 2020. The amount is significant…

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CPP Pension Users: Will COVID-19 Affect Your Payments?

July 15, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the challenging conditions today, the CPP is safe and stable for generations to come. Investors can supplement the pension…

Dividend Stocks

16-Week CERB Extended to 24 Weeks: You Can Get $12,000

July 15, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension is a welcome relief, and recipients should utilize the money for its intended purpose. The $12,000 taxable…

Energy Stocks

Forget Penny Stocks! These 2 Popular Stocks Can Make You Richer

July 15, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock and TORC stock are the better, profitable alternatives to penny stocks. You don’t want to waste your…

Tech Stocks

Here’s What Happened to the TSX When Trump Was Elected in 2016

July 14, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The election of Donald Trump as U.S. President in November 2016 was positive for Canada’s stock market. But the winningest…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Parents: Here’s How You Can Get an Extra $300 Per Child

July 14, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB boost of $300 is the pandemic-related economic support to parents. Dividend earnings from the Enbridge stock can…

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Investing

2 Top Oversold Stocks in the Coronavirus Market Crash

July 14, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can watch out for the rebound of oversold assets like the Bellus Health stock and Chorus Aviation stock. The…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 2 No-Brainer Buys When the Market Crashes Again

July 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can lessen fears of another market crash by rebalancing their portfolios to make them more defensive. The Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension? Move Somewhere Cheap!

July 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees relying on only the OAS and CPP should include downsizing as an option. If not, it would be best…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Kings to Buy Cheap Now and Hold Forever

July 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should be investing in or including dividend kings on their buy lists. The Canadian Western Bank stock, TC Energy…

Dividend Stocks

Should You “Tail Hedge” for a Black Swan Market Crash?

July 11, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The COVID-19 pandemic is a black swan event, which means it’s a period of great uncertainty. Tail-hedging with a gold…

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Emergency $500 OAS and GIS Boost: Can You Get it?

July 11, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time OAS and GIS boost in 2020 is very timely, given the financial challenges Canadian seniors are facing due…

Dividend Stocks

Huge Market Crash Coming? Warren Buffett and Other Experts Sound the Alarm

July 11, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett and other billionaires are anticipating a repeat of the dot.com bubble burst. Instead of gambling and speculating, investors…

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