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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Avoid This #1 Mistake With Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will not get in the way of TFSA users who are saving for the future except when the…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension 2020: Enhancement Means a Higher CPP Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP enhancements in 2020 are most welcome because it would mean higher pension payments in the future. For added…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: He Only Holds These 2 TSX Stocks in His Entire Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett holds only two TSX stocks in his entire portfolio. If you want to follow Buffett’s lead in Canada,…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Crash 2020: What Goes Up, Must Come Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 is casting its shadow on Canada’s vibrant housing market and could still trigger a crash. For investors looking for…

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Dividend Stocks

Want To Retire Wealthy? Don’t Make These 2 Massive TFSA Mistakes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A TFSA is the way to retiring wealthy. However, two massive mistakes can block your objective. For wealth-building in your…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Crisis Announcement: Your $2,000 CRB Is Taxable!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Unlike CERB, the CRA is now deducting a 10% tax when it pays the new recovery benefit. A $13,000 CRB…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Confused About the CERB to CRB Transition? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The transition from CERB to CRB wouldn’t be confusing if you knew the three rules governing the new pandemic money.…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Selloff 2020: The Anticipation Is Building

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The election fever is over and renewed fears of a stock market selloff are back. Risk-averse investors can seek the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Huge RRSP Mistake to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing cash only in the RRSP has little, if not zero, advantage to the user. However, the money will grow…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Safe Stocks to Protect Your Nest Egg From a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can protect their nest eggs from a market crash by taking a defensive position. The Brookfield Infrastructure Partners stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $1,000/Month TFSA Income the CRA Can’t Touch

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a rare investment vehicle for Canadians because interest, dividends, and capital gains earned in the account are…

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Dividend Stocks

Your CPP Pension Alone Won’t Be Enough to Retire!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP pension alone will not guarantee financial stability in retirement. It would be best to have more income support…

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Investing

Netflix (NYSE:NFLX) Raises Prices: This 1 Entertainment Stock Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Cineplex stock continues to sink and lose its appeal in the ongoing pandemic. Recovery could come if things return…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Use This 1 Strategy in an Unstable Stock Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is advocating the use of one strategy during periods of uncertainty. You can use the concept on an…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Cash Cows

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Enbridge stock and SmartCentres stock are hardly experiencing financial strain due to the pandemic. Both high-yield dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

$20 Billion New Funding by Trudeau: No Canadian Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Trudeau administration might announce new funding for more post-pandemic spending, including a budget to fight climate change. Investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Breaks: 2 Obscure Deductions That Could Save You Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers could save more money if they know two obscure CRA tax breaks. To earn more tax-free income, use…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Here’s How Much Your CPP Pension Can Be Taxed

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Soon-to-be retirees should be aware that all CPP benefits could be taxable, depending on your income. To receive pension-like income…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Asset Class to Consider Buying for a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

When uncertainty grips the market, fearful investors seek the safety of gold. Gold-related investments such as the Kirkland Lake Gold…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Crafty Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users have three crafty ways to avoid the 15% OAS clawback and be rid of the notorious recovery tax.…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Crash 2020: Have We Reached the Tipping Point?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market is likely to remain resilient for the remainder of 2020, although it could reach a tipping point…

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks That Could See a Late Surge in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors can choose from among the 2020 TSX30 list, which showcases the top performers during the pandemic. However, Ballard…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Did You Get These 2 Big Tax Breaks in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The work-space-in-the-home deduction and the new TFSA limit are the lucrative tax breaks you should be getting in 2020. For…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA $2,000/Month CRB: Can You Qualify for It?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is now dishing out the CRB to individuals who are eligible to claim EI. You can receive $2,000…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Do This 1 Thing Wrong, the CRA Can Take Back Your $2,000 CRB!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You must be sure you’re eligible to receive CRB or else the CRA can take back the $2,000 if you…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Gives Genius Advice on Stock Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett weathered several market crashes, so his advice on the subject should matter to or guide investors. His purchase…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Don’t Make These 3 CRB Errors When Applying!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Just because you don’t qualify for EI doesn’t mean the CRA will give you CRB. You must avoid three errors…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Lazy Landlord: 2 REITs To Buy for Easy Real Estate Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors seeking easy rental income can purchase the Choice Properties stock and Northwest Healthcare stock. You can be a lazy…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing $10,000 in This High-Yield Dividend Stock Will Get You $1,015/Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Keyera stock is an attractive option for investors chasing high returns in the pandemic. However, you have to understand…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 Crisis CRA CRB Money: Beware of the Taxes!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Unlike CERB, the CRA is withholding a 10% tax when you receive your CRB money every two weeks. For added…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 2 Stocks to Buy in 2020 if the Market Continues to Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can earn a decent income with only $3,000, even if the market continues to decline. The dividend payouts from…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash Benefit: If You Qualify, Apply for the $2,000/Month CRB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is handing out the newest cash benefit. If you do not qualify for EI, you can apply to…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC)! This Little-Known Airline Stock Surged 34.6%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock and Chorus Aviation stock are both in the dumps due to COVID-19. Between the two, however,…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: Will It Extend the $2,000 CERB in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The ensuing recovery benefits after CERB, such as EI and CRB, make it certain the original COVID-19 lifeline is not…

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Dividend Stocks

Planning to Retire? Aim to Save More Than Just the CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring with only the CPP is a gamble, but aiming to save more is a must. Investing in the Royal…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Ways the $500/Week CRB Is Better Than the CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are two ways the CRB is better than CERB.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors should consider the Nutrien stock and Genworth MI Canada stock as their next buy-and-hold assets. Both are flying…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! The CRA Had 3 Different Emergency COVID Benefits in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA deserve praise for doing the cumbersome task of distributing three emergency COVID benefits in 2020. For added financial…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Tech IPO Already Made Him $1 Billion Richer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett already earned $1 billion from a tech IPO in the U.S. In Canada’s tech sector, the Real Matters…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Benefit: If You’ve Got a Child, Make Sure You Received This $5,874.50 in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The extra $300 CCB in May and the increases in 2020-21 benefit year gives Canadian parents more financial muscle this…

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