Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

$41 Billion Later: Will the CRA CERB Emergency Burden the Economy?

June 10, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian government is spending an enormous amount in emergency aid, including a bloated CERB, which could burden the economy.…

Dividend Stocks

Uh Oh! The CRA Can Snatch Back Your $8,000 CERB

June 9, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Some people are receiving CERB, despite not meeting eligibility requirements. The CRA will retrieve the $8,000 when the cleanup begins.…

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Warren Buffett Just Got Ditched by Bill Ackman: Should You?

June 9, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett inaction in the pandemic led Bill Ackman to ditch his Berkshire shares. The value investor, however, his keeping…

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Got a Child? You Can Get an Extra $300 From the CRA

June 9, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents will have additional financial support on top of the extra $300 from the CRA when the next benefit increase…

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It’s Tough to Survive on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension

June 8, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Would-be retirees are facing uncertainties due to the financial impact of the 2020 health crisis. You might need more than…

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Coronavirus

$1.4 Billion Air Canada (TSX:AC) Financing: Will it Save the Company?

June 8, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is getting investor attention after the airline company obtained $1.6 billion in fresh funds. Canada’s flag…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn a Lifetime of Passive Income With 3 Quality REIT Stocks

June 8, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are three quality stocks in the real estate sector investors can choose for a lifetime of passive income. The…

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3 Reasons You Should NOT Delay Your CPP Until 70

June 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Give yourself enough leeway to prepare for retirement. Save early and invest in a blue-chip asset like the Toronto Dominion…

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Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Has Been Awesome During This 2020 Market Crash

June 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A portfolio needs defensive stocks to offset the market risks. The strong showing of the Fortis stock in the 2020…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Could it Double Before 2021?

June 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The recent rally of the Air Canada stock doesn’t appear sustainable. Canada’s flag carrier is still facing tremendous odds to…

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

June 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback is manageable if you know the ways to avoid it. Your tax-free earnings from the Enbridge…

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$8,000 CERB Payment: Set Aside at Least 20% Tax for the CRA

June 5, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The $8,000 CERB payment is taxable so you must save some for the tax next year. If you can invest…

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Dividend Stocks

Have a Child? The CRA Could Give You $300 Extra

June 5, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government knows the difficulty of parents due to the pandemic. By way of support, there is a CCB…

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Warren Buffett: Can He Still Pull a Rabbit Out of His Hat?

June 4, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett can still spring a surprise in 2020. The legendary investor might also be thinking of investing in REITS…

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Hooray! Students Can Receive a $5,000 CRA Emergency Payment

June 4, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Students and recent graduates in Canada are receiving a slew of federal support, including a $5,000 grant. For those with…

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$8,000 CRA CERB: Is Your Time Running Out to Receive it?

June 4, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is on the fourth of seven cycles in paying the CERB. Your time might run out of time…

Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 3 Reasons to Not Buy it

June 3, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should not invest in the Air Canada stock anytime soon. The airline company has money problems, full-refund issues with…

$500/Week CRA CERB: Are Your 16 Weeks Almost Up?

June 3, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB is a temporary financial relief and the CRA will stop paying after 16 weeks. If you need emergency…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, the Market Will Crash Again: Here Are 3 Ways You Can Prepare

June 3, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The best way to counter an impending market crash is early preparation. If you seek investment protection, the BCE stock…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Tax Relief: You Could Get an Extra $400 GST Refund

June 2, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time GST boost in April 2020 is one of the many tax breaks for Canadians during the pandemic. Aside…

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China vs. America: Why Canadian Investors Should Worry

June 2, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If the U.S. and China conflict blows over, Canada will be caught in the middle. The Canada Goose stock and…

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2 Unreasonably Battered Stocks Just Became Too Cheap to Ignore

June 2, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Fiera Capital stock and Pizza Pizza Royalty stock are enticing investment options in the pandemic. Aside from trading at…

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Boost Both Your OAS and CPP Pension in 1 Fell Swoop

June 1, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The wise move for healthy would-be retirees is to delay the OAS and CPP. If you have other income sources…

Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Did You Miss Your Chance to Buy in 2020?

June 1, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

You did not miss anything if you were not able to buy the Air Canada stock in 2020. It’s good…

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Tech Stocks

If the Market Crashes Again in 2020, Go BIG on These 2 Stocks

June 1, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If ever another market crash comes around in 2020, be ready to take positions in the Open Text stock and…