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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Canada Revenue Agency: CERB vs. EI — Which Is Better?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who still need income support should know that the new EI is equal to CERB. However, the BCE stock…

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CPP Pension User: 2 Reasons to NOT Delay Your CPP Until 70

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Failing health and pressing financial needs are the reasons why a CPP user will not wait until 70 to collect…

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$600 Million in CRA Aid: No Canadian Business Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The often-ignored small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada will continue to receive $600 million in federal support. Meanwhile, Canadians with…

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Suncor (TSX:SU) Is Planning Massive Layoffs: Buy or Sell?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Suncor Energy stock might further plunge as the company prepares to streamline the workforce and implement a massive 15%…

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Prep Your TFSA: A Market Crash Could Take Out 40% of It

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a great investment vehicle, but it’s not protected from market crashes. Users must prep up the portfolio.…

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Scared of a $2,000 CERB Audit? Make Sure You Did These 3 Things Right

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who did things right when they applied for CERB have nothing to worry about as the CRA begins the…

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CRA $500 Digital News Tax Credit: Brand-New 2020 Tax Refund!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Consumers of news can claim the 15% DNSTC from their digital news subscriptions with QCJOs. Thomson Reuters stock is becoming…

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50% of Canadians Could Retire Poor

| Christopher Liew, CFA

About 50% of Canadians are in danger retiring poor, because of the complex financial challenges brought by the 2020 pandemic.…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Will It Dip Below $10 Soon?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The second wave of COVID-19 could trigger another market crash and send the Air Canada stock plummeting to below $10.…

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Retiring Soon? If You ONLY Have the OAS and CPP Pension, Don’t!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Soon-to-be retirees must accept that it’s a huge risk to retire with only the OAS and CPP. Investing in Canadian…

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Forget About CERB! Try Getting EI Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With CERB over, you can apply for EI or the new recovery benefits for continued income support in the pandemic.…

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Don’t Want to Pay Taxes? Try These 3 Little-Known Tax Deductions

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Knowing the little-known tax deductions can help taxpayers boost tax savings. To generate tax-free earnings, invest in the National Bank…

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Hooray! 2 Ways You Can Replace Your $2,000 CRA CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The retooled EI system is the new lifeline in the recovery phase. If you’re happy with the CERB replacement, you…

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Become a Lazy Landlord: Buy These 2 High-Yielding REITs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

For aspiring landlords who want to earn rent the lazy way, invest in high-yield REITs. The top choices today are…

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CPP Pension Users: 2020 Enhancement Means More Money for You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP enhancements should bear significance to CPP users with retirement anxiety due to the 2020 health crisis. You can…

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Tech Stocks

2 Overhyped Stocks You Might Want to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Shopify stock and Facedrive stock are the high flyers in the stock market. However, investors must not rush into…

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock With a Juicy 9.22% Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Keyera stock is an attractive option for income investors looking for a juicy payout. This dividend all-star is yielding…

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2 Under-the-Radar Growth Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should watch out for the Trillium Therapeutics stock and SunOpta stock. Both companies are flying under the radar…

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The Stock Market Could Be Rough for the Rest of 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The U.S. presidential elections and the second wave of COVID-19 are the reasons the rest of 2020 could be rough…

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Warren Buffett: 1 Wise Quote on How to Handle a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett has nuggets of wisdom for every scenario, bad or good. His advice on recession can help investors handle…

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44% of Canadians Say a Housing Crash Won’t Happen

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The sentiment of Canadians differs from CHMC’s position regarding a housing market crash. Analysts are also predicting a TSX crash,…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Went Bankrupt in 2003: Will It Happen Again?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The nearly 70% year-to-date loss of the Air Canada stock brings back memories of 2003 when the airline company filed…

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Got Credit Card Debt? Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2020 pandemic is not the time to bloat credit card debts. Instead, you should take steps to be free…

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Yes, the Market Will Crash Again: Are You Ready?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investment experts are sure the market will crash again. The advice is not to run for the hills but to…

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Hope to Retire 1 Day? Do This 4-Step Checklist

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A four-step checklist can help would-be retirees prepare for a full and enjoyable retirement. For investment income, the TELUS stock…

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CPP Pension and OAS Payments: Not Enough to Live on

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Would-be retirees should prioritize retirement savings to supplement the inadequacy of the CPP and OAS. The Bank of Nova Scotia…

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2 REITs That Are Built to Ride Out a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Most REIT stocks are underperforming in 2020 due to the severe impact of COVID-19. However, the Slate Grocery stock and…

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Confused About CERB Ending? You Might Qualify for EI

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As CERB ends, Canadians can transition to the revamped EI system or apply for three other benefits to continue receiving…

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Warren Buffett: Avoid Canadian Stocks at All Costs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s ditching of Restaurant Brands International stock doesn’t mean investors should avoid Canadian stocks. If that were his position,…

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A Diamond-in-the-Rough Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Polaris Infrastructure stock is having an incredible run in 2020. Aside from the pandemic, social and political risks hound…

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Investing $400/Month Can Make You a Millionaire by Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can ensure retirement security by investing $400 per month in high-yield dividend stocks. The Pembina Pipeline stock is ideal…

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Hate Realtor Fees? Buy a REIT Stock Instead!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Aside from the purchase price, realtor fees and other costs increases the total expense of home ownership. Since the housing…

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Warren Buffett: Brace Yourself for a Canadian Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett must be anticipating a market crash in Canada. He sold his entire holdings in Restaurant Brands International stock.…

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From Bull to Bear: The Next Market Crash Will Happen Quickly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The COVID-19 crash could repeat and turn the current bull rally into a bear market without warning. Investors can seek…

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Worried About CERB Being Over? Earn $2,000/Month This Way Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB is over, but it doesn’t mean the income support is irreplaceable. There are many ways to earn $2,000 monthly.…

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2 REITS That Are Passive Income Machines

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians looking to boost household income, emergency funds, or retirement savings, the PROREIT stock and the SmartCentres stock are the…

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Alberta’s Mortgage Deferral Rates Are an Insanely High 21%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Oil-producing regions, particularly Alberta, are experiencing high mortgage deferral rates. For investors looking for safe havens, the North West Company…

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The Canadian Dollar Is Weak: Buy These 2 Export-Heavy Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Export-related businesses should benefit from a weaker Canadian dollar. For investors taking advantage of the currency depreciation, the Magna International…

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Did COVID-19 Drain Your Savings? Don’t Worry. Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can avoid draining your savings in the pandemic by getting on top of your finances by taking three positive…

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Housing Crash: Will 2020 Finally Be the Year the Bubble Bursts?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A strong rebound in unemployment and job security could prevent the housing bubble from bursting in 2020. For investors wishing…

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