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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Is the Tax Deadline Delayed for 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the CRA will not extend the tax deadline in 2021, file your tax return early to avoid paying penalty…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 2021 Enhancement Will Make Your Payout Bigger

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP enhancement is a step in the right direction as it will increase the core guaranteed income in retirement.…

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Housing Market Defies All Odds and Smashed Records in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market defied all odds in 2020 and posted record sales amid the pandemic. In the stock market, industrial…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Stock Markets in a Bubble?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market bubble could burst in 2021 now that warning signs are flashing again. To mitigate the uncertainty, make…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! The CRA Might Give You Almost $7,000 if You Have a Child in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents who are eligible for the CCB can receive almost $7,000 in financial support from the CRA in 2021. Canadians…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Forget To Claim the New $500 Digital News Tax Credit!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Subscribe with a QCJO but don’t forget to claim the new DNSTC tax break from the CRA. You can recover…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: Turn $70,000 Into $1 Million and Pay ZERO Tax to the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

$70,000 in available TFSA contribution room is a good start to build a $1 million tax-free pension. The ideal core…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Useful New Tax Breaks the CRA Has Kindly Provided

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new BPA and DNSTC are two useful tax breaks for Canadian taxpayers in 2021. To boost household income, invest…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 2 Massive TFSA Mistakes That Have Tax Pitfalls

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users will not pay taxes at all to the CRA if they can avoid making two costly mistakes. To…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $6,000? 3 TFSA Dividend Stock Picks for 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors with plans to earn more tax-free income in 2021 can maximize their $6,000 limits. The Keyera stock, Atco…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback is the nemesis of Canadian retirees, although there are three ways to prevent it. To earn higher…

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Dividend Stocks

The Warren Buffett Indicator Just Hit a Huge Sell Signal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Buffett Indicator is showing an overvalued stock market and might be sell signal. However, investors shouldn’t forsake Barrick Gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Is 60, 65, or 70 the Best Age to Start Payments?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users have three options to start the pension payments. Often, the deciding factor is the circumstance of the individual…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: If You Did This 1 Thing Wrong, Your TFSA Will Get Taxed!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will not be lenient if a TFSA user carries a business inside the account. It's better to invest…

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Tech Stocks

Want to Buy Bitcoin? Remember the Huge Crash in 2018!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The more bitcoin surges in 2021, the more investors fear a massive crash similar to 2018. If you’re looking for…

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Dividend Stocks

Wait for a Market Crash: Buy and Get Rich in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is off to a good start in 2021, although a market crash remains a possibility given the worsening…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire With NO SAVINGS and Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s a gamble if you were to retire with no savings and only the OAS and CPP as income sources.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Changes: 2 Big Updates to Your 2021 Paychecks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The increase in CPP contribution rate and BPA are the significant changes the CRA has in store for Canadians in…

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Canada Pension Plan: 1 Massive Change for 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The contribution limit is increasing, and it should be one massive change for the CPP in 2021. Despite higher pension…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Can He Prove His Haters Wrong?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett could redeem his tainted image in 2021 as the U.S. economy recovers. Restaurant Brands International stock, which he…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2021: Don’t Forget to Claim the $500 Digital News Tax Credit!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

DNSTC is a financial incentive for taxpayers to save Canadian medial organizations from financial dislocation. To offset the qualifying digital…

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Investing

Want to Retire Rich? Avoid These 2 Super Risky Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’re looking to retire in abundance, avoid betting on risky assets such as the Air Canada stock and Cineplex…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 1 Crucial Change in 2021 That Might Affect Your Paycheck

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users can expect a crucial change in 2021 as the third of five enhancements take effect. For pensioners looking…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: The Basic Personal Amount Is Going up to $13,808 in 2021 (Less Taxes for You)!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers will pay less taxes in 2021 due to the $579 increase in the BPA. For more income support,…

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Dividend Stocks

The Loonie Is Getting Stronger: 2 Stocks to Consider Buying

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Stella-Jones stock and Canadian National Railway stock will benefit from a strong Canadian dollar. But regardless of the market…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin vs. Gold: 3 Ways Crypto Could Replace Gold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

According to cryptocurrency followers, bitcoin could replace gold as the safest asset in the future in three ways. However, the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy to Survive a 2021 Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t complicate the selection process if you fear a market crash in 2021. Narrow it down to Toronto-Dominion Bank stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? Then You’ll Love This New CRA Tax Change!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new BPA amount is the best non-refundable tax credit the CRA will make available to Canadian taxpayers in 2021.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: You Can Claim $13,808 for Your Basic Personal Amount Credit in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers should rejoice that the BPA is increasing for the second year in a row in 2021. To complement…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: 1 Crucial Change in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users should welcome a crucial change in 2021. While contributions will increase again, higher retirement income awaits in the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Warren Buffett Stock to Buy for a 2021 Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who fear a market crash can follow Warren Buffett’s lead. The GOAT of investing added the Barrick Gold stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! This New CRA Adjustment Means Lower Taxes in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers, especially those in the lower income tax brackets, can derive higher tax savings with the new maximum BPA…

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Dividend Stocks

Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: Will a Crash Like 2018 Happen Again?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin might be heading for another crash after a blazing start in 2021. The better tact for investors is to…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Earn $25 Per Day in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some Canadians who have been saving during the pandemic are creating passive income through various ways. If you want to…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Crash 2021: Remember What Happened Last Time!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin’s blazing run in 2021 brings back memories of the crypto’s infamous crash in late 2017. If you want direct…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Little-Known Tax Break You Can Claim in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The DNSTC in Canada is a little-known tax break that could keep QCJOs afloat Canadians can also earn superior investment…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Big Changes to the TFSA, RRSP, and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The changes to the TFSA, RRSP, and CPP pension are among the welcome news in 2021. Also, Canadians can invest…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA $13,000 CRB: No Canadian Left Behind in 2021!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The unwavering support of the federal government to Canadians is very evident with the timely introduction of CRB following the…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

While bitcoin’s recent surge is a marvel to watch, the cryptocurrency market remains a highly-volatile market. The Real Matters stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire With ZERO Savings and Only Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring with zero savings then relying only the OAS and CPP is not the best retirement strategy. Canadians need to…

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