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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

2 Giant COVID-19 Tax Breaks the CRA Is Dishing Out in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The workspace-in-the-home tax deduction and one-time CCB enhancement are just two of the giant COVID-19 tax breaks in 2020. To…

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Dividend Stocks

500,000 Canadians Deferred Their Mortgage Payments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s back to honouring debt obligations for Canadians who sought mortgage payment deferrals from the big banks. Meanwhile, the Royal…

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Investing

Canada Could See a Major Housing Crash in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A housing crash in 2020 is possible when the full impact of the pandemic kicks in the next quarter. Instead…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Sell This Canadian Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s decision to drop Restaurant Brands International stock came as a surprise, even to his loyal followers. However, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Uh-Oh! The $14,000 CERB Is Ending: Now What?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB is ending 10 days from now, but the EI system and three new recovery benefits will take over. Meanwhile,…

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Tech Stocks

Students of Canada: $8 Million Loan Debt Forgiven

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Nova Scotian students should thank the province for being a forgiving lender. Students still struggling have debt-relief options after the…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You in Debt? Don’t Panic. Do These 5 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Debt is a problem if you panic and don't take control. Follow a five-step process to be debt-free, then start…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: The $14,000 CERB Is Over Soon. Here’s What You Can Do

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $14,000 CERB is ending soon, but recipients could transition to EI or apply for three new income support measures.…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: On the Brink of Disaster

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The predictions that the stock market is on the brink of another disaster in 2020 are scary. But since the…

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Dividend Stocks

Almost 50% of Canadians Are Totally Broke

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If your debt is rising, the remedy is to take control and limit the financial burden. Whenever possible, invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Retire if You Spend $10,000 a Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A proven way to a successful retirement is to have more than two-thirds of your pre-retirement income. The Enbridge stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Smart to Retire on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring with only your OAS and CPP as income sources isn’t a smart move. The smarter way is to supplement…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Bought $7 Billion Worth of This Nation’s Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s moves after the 2020 market crash are uncharacteristic and a drastic change in stance. However, the Suncor Energy…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Avoid or Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock has nothing great to offer in 2020. Recovery will take at least three years. Only people…

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Dividend Stocks

Consumer Debt Hits $2 Trillion: Here’s What to Do if You’re in Debt

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Prioritizing debt repayments should lighten the financial burden and avoid insolvency. You can invest your free cash in the Algonquin…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: The Ending Eviction Ban Could Cause a Housing Crisis

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The lifting of the eviction ban or protection for renters might cause a housing crisis. For REIT investors, the Summit…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Should You Buy or Sell in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Is the Air Canada stock worth buying or a must sell in 2020? The assessments are varied, although recovery remains…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 REIT Stock Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RioCan stock is unfamiliar territory after COVID-19 disrupted the rental operations of one of Canada’s largest REITs. With the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: $14,000 CERB Will Be Over Soon! Are You Prepared?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 taught Canadians a valuable lesson, particularly the importance of saving money. After CERB is over, you can save to…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $700? Here Are the Best Stocks to Buy if the Market Crashes Again

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock and Rogers Sugar stock are screaming buys if the market crashes. You don’t need significant capital to…

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Dividend Stocks

No Savings at 50? Don’t Worry: Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

People with no savings at 50 still have a chance to retire with confidence by committing to a process. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Start Your CPP Pension At 65 or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Choosing to start the CPP at 65 or 70 is a major decision for retiring Canadians. However, supplementing the pension…

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Dividend Stocks

Got Children? You Could Qualify for an Extra $300 From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The one-time CCB enhancement in May 2020 provided an extra $300 to Canadian parents. You can match the top-up with…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: An Extreme Canadian Market Crash Could Happen in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not everyone agrees with Warren Buffett’s decision to ditch the fast recovering Restaurant Brands International stock. However, his move to…

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Dividend Stocks

Prepare for a Big Housing Crash, Warns CMHC

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CMHC believes the housing market remains fragile and could crash if the impact of COVID-19 fully materializes in the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dollar Is Stronger: Take Advantage With This 1 Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The strong economic recovery should help the Canadian dollar gain over the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. Meanwhile, Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: $2,000 CERB Worked Like a Charm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If Canadians can save the $2,000 pandemic money, it means they can make saving a habit in post-pandemic. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Earn $2,000/Month That Isn’t CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn as much as $2,000 monthly, not necessarily from CERB, but by being resourceful. One way is investing…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: Will COVID-19 Impact Your Retirement Money?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users shouldn’t worry about their retirement money. The Chief Actuary in Canada confirms the fund is sustainable for 75…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: It Could All Come Crashing Down in September

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Global stock markets perform the worst in September, which could mean a crash is bound to happen. A position in…

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Dividend Stocks

$14,000 CERB Is Ending: Start of Universal Basic Income?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The debate on whether Canada must introduce a universal basic income after CERB and other COVID-19 aid packages will continue.…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Survive Solely on Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The shocking truth about retiring is that you risk financial hardship by relying solely on your OAS and CPP. Your…

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Stock: An Insane 571.3% Return in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian tech firm is ushering in ride share 2.0 that will help reduce pollution in the transportation industry. The…

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Dividend Stocks

The $2,000 CRA CERB Helped Canadians Save a Record 28%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The record 27% savings rate due to CERB indicates that Canadians look after their financial health. You can replace CERB…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: In the Eye of a Stock Market Hurricane

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett remains cautious in anticipation of the coming stock market hurricane. His move to invest in the Barrick Gold…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: International Travel Restriction Extended

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Air Canada stock are at the losing end with the extension of travel restrictions until the end…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: More Bad News

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The hopes of investors that the Air Canada stock will rebound in 2020 are dimming. It’s unfortunate that the airline’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Caution: 2 Ways the CRA Could Take Back Your $14,000 CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Receive CERB with caution and determine your eligibility, because the CRA is taking back inadvertent payments. However, dividend earnings from…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Are Ready to Ride This Bull Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether the TSX rally is the start of a bull market or not, the momentum of the Real Matters stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Crash Caused This Shocking Change to the Dow Index

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Dow Index removed Exxon from its lineup because of its continuing underperformance in 2020, On the TSX, struggling Suncor…

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