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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

Keep Your TFSA Safe (and the CRA Happy) by Avoiding These Triggers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can safely earn tax-free income by avoiding actions that attract the CRA’s attention.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dividend Giants: 2 Stocks That Make Monthly Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield Canadian stocks are the top picks for investors seeking monthly cash dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Want $150/Month? Here’s the TSX Dividend Stock to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A TSX dividend stock paying monthly dividends generate cash flows from Canada’s largest retail segment.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in This TSX Stock Today for More Wealth Tomorrow

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A standout TSX stock in 2024 is a strong buy for passive-income investors or those building wealth for tomorrow.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Healthcare Stocks to Buy for 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Healthcare is a least-favoured sector but two of its constituents are “strong buys” for 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks for Canadian Value Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Five TSX stocks from different sectors are buying opportunities for Canadian value investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Key Canadian Dividend Stocks to Compound Wealth Over 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian dividend stocks are excellent options for those intending to build wealth in 2025 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Renewable Energy: Why It’s a Must-Watch Sector in 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Renewable energy is a must-watch sector in 2025 and two stocks are excellent options for investors looking to ride the…

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Tech Stocks

This Industrial Stock Could Be the Best Investment of the Decade

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-growth industrial stock in a vast and rapidly growing SpaceTech could be the best investment of the decade.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dominion Lending Could Be the Best Stock to Buy in December

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-flying, small-cap stock in the financial services sector is a screaming buy for growth investors in December.

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Energy Stocks

Outlook for Cenovus Energy Stock in 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A large-cap energy stock and TSX30 winner is a screaming buy for its bright business outlook and visible growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Emerging Investment Trends to Watch for in 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians must watch out for and be guided by emerging investment trends to ensure financial success in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Stability

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX defensive stocks offer capital protection and stability for risk-averse investors

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for December

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-paying ETFs are ideal investments for their monthly dividends and medium-risk ratings.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top ETF to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The oldest and one of the largest Canadian ETFs is an ideal option for long-term investors.

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Energy Stocks

1 Top High-Yield Dividend ETF to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield ETF with North America’s energy giants as top holdings pay monthly dividends.

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Tech Stocks

Short-Selling on the TSX: The Stocks Investors Are Betting Against

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High-risk investors engage in short-selling, betting against some TSX stocks for bigger profits.

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Energy Stocks

2 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you have $1,000 to invest right now, CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) and Enerflex (TSX:EFX) are no-brainer options.

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $6,000 Tax-Free Annually With This TFSA Strategy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn their desired tax-free income annually by employing a proven TFSA strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Robust Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $31,560

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An industry giant is a solid anchor to build a robust passive-income portfolio with the maximum RRSP contribution limit.

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Energy Stocks

The Ultimate Energy Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A prolific energy stock is a strong buy right now if you want a substantial windfall from an investment of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy Before Prices Skyrocket: Act Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two growth stocks with good revenue visibility are well-positioned to soar higher in 2025 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Single Stock That I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can make one high-quality stock their anchor holding to receive pension-like income for life.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Limit for 2025 Stays at $7,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA contribution limit for 2025 stays at $7,000, but it's still a game-changing milestone for Canadian savers.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $23,253 in This Stock for $110 in Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors don’t need substantial capital to earn monthly passive income streams from an established dividend grower.

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Dividend Stocks

3 CRA Red Flags for High TFSA Balances: Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will not interfere as long as long as TFSA users avoid three costly mistakes.

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Generating Machine With Just $28,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can turn their TFSAs into a cash-generating machine with money equivalent to four years’ contribution limits.

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Retirement

Want the Maximum $1,346.60 CPP? Here’s the Income You Need

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Most CPP users receive the average pension but have ways to boost their retirement income.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.44% Dividend Stock Pays You Cash Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Here's a high-yield REIT is ideal for portfolio diversification, not to mention the monthly cash flow streams for income-focused investors.

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Blueprint to Generate $3,695.48 in Yearly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The blueprint to generate yearly passive income in a TFSA is to maximize the contribution limits.

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy: 1 Canadian Stock That Hasn’t Been This Cheap in Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian stock with visible growth potential could be worth buying, notwithstanding its depressed price.

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Dividend Stocks

Claiming CPP Later Could Be a Smart Move for Canadians

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Claiming the CPP later is smart because a financial reward awaits each year past 65.

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Dividend Stocks

Maximize Your CPP: Boost Your Payouts by $2,530 a Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have proven ways to boost the average CPP payouts, including building a nest egg through a retirement account.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Pays $0.72 Per Share: Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian dividend stock attracts income-oriented investors because of its generous and dependable monthly payouts.

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Investing

2 Defence Stocks That Canadian Investors Should Keep an Eye on in November

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should keep an eye on two TSX stocks that could rise higher as global defence demand rises.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Seekers: Invest $10,000 for $59.75 Monthly Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Passive-income seekers can transform their money into monthly cash flow streams through dividend investing.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield Canadian stocks are the best buys today, especially for TFSA investors.

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Stock Market

The 3 Most Popular Stocks on The TSX Today: Do You Own Them?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The heavy trading volume of three TSX stocks indicate they are popular with Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat The TSX With This Cash-Gushing Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income-focused investors can beat the TSX with one outperforming, high-yield dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’d Avoid in 2025 (and 1 I’d Buy)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two low-priced stocks are best avoided for now but a surging oil bellwether is a must-buy.

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