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Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher became a CFA Charterholder in 2016. He has worked at some of the largest companies in Canada, working as an Energy Trader at Enmax, a Financial Advisor at RBC, and was a Wholesaler for CI Investments and Sentry Investments. He is a staff writer at Motley Fool with hundreds of articles contributed.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire With ZERO in Savings With Only Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You might not be able to live through retirement with only the OAS and CPP. It’s not too late to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Continue to Pay ZERO in TFSA Tax in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users incur taxes due to major and minor mistakes. Without these slips, and the right investment like the Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Higher CPP Pension Contributions Will Impact Your Money in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The higher CPP contribution will have minimal impact to Canadians who have investments in stocks like BCE and Algonquin. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Is Ditching Your Mortgage to Rent in Retirement a Wise Choice?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Are Canadian retirees ready to ditch their mortgages and instead rent in retirement? A better option is to invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? Then You’ll Love This New 2020 CRA Tax Cut

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA tax cut, even if not significant, is always welcome. But dividend kings like Inovalis stock and Keg Royalties…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 2020 Enhancement Will Increase Your Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2020 CPP pension enhancement favours the younger workforce. A high dividend payer like Wall Financial stock could offset the…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Forgotten Weed Stock Could Make a Mighty Comeback in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors dumped the Canopy Growth stock in 2019 because of its very disappointing performance. New catalysts, however, should help the…

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Dividend Stocks

A 2020 Market Crash Could Cause 40% Losses in Your TFSA Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bad investment choices are why TFSA users incur irrecoverable losses. Investing in Fortis stock and Hydro One stock from the…

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Tech Stocks

Absolute Software (TSX:ABT) Just Added 20 Years of Experience to its Leadership

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Absolute Software stock is fast gaining popularity among investors looking for a growth stock in 2020. This cutting-edge cybersecurity firm…

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Dividend Stocks

2010-2019 TSX Growth Kings: 3 Stocks That Had Over 1,000% Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The past decade’s success stories — Kirkland Lake stock, CargoJet stock, and Enghouse Systems stock — are likely to soar…

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Dividend Stocks

The Road to Riches: 3 Paths You Can Take to Get Rich in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Becoming rich in 2020 is not a fantasy for regular investors. You can make it a reality by following the…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Is 60 or 70 the Ideal Age to Take Your CPP?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

When should you take your CPP pension? Capital Power stock can be used to supplement your CPP.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oil Producers With the Brightest Prospects in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock and Suncor stock are the top choices if you want exposure in the energy sector. These…

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Bank Stocks

Cost of Tuition Got You Scared in 2020? The RESP Can Save the Day

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cost of tuition is skyrocketing. Get ahead of by opening a RESP for your child. Invest in CIBC stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Avoid the OAS Recovery Tax and Earn TFSA Income of $4,510/Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Avoid the OAS clawback by delaying your payments and focus on the TFSA. Earn TFSA income with Brookfield stock.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): The Greatest Comeback Story of the Decade

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock is one of the best buys in 2020. Its great comeback from near bankruptcy is a testament…

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Cannabis Stocks

Bitcoin and Weed: Have the 2 Hottest Stories of the Past Decade Fizzled Out?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin and the Aurora Cannabis stock suffered similar fates towards the end of the decade. It seems only a miracle…

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Dividend Stocks

2020 Could Be the Year That Debt Catches Up to the Big 5 Banks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

While rising debt continues to threaten Canada’s banking sector, the Toronto Dominion Bank stock and Scotiabank stock are still reliable…

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Dividend Stocks

Rich Stock, Poor Stock: The Tale of 2 Stocks in 2019

| Christopher Liew, CFA

AltaGas Canada stock and Hexo stock went separate directions last year. Only the utility company is the recommended buy between…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback With This Simple Trick

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback is a nagging issue. The effective solution to avoid it is by earning tax-free income from the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Collect $3,800 Per Year With Only $50,000 in This 7.6% Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users should start to consider including Inter Pipeline stock in their investment portfolios. This pipeline company is about to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock Has Everything You Need to Get Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock pays the highest dividend among the Big Five Bank stocks. You can get rich…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stunning REIT Stock That Returned 1,440% in 10 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

InterRent stock is the only REIT that made it to the Top 10 TSX stocks of the past decade. This…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 2 TSX Consumer Defensive Stocks of the 2010s Decade

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Alimentation Couche-Tard stock and Dollarama stock are the top two consumer stocks on the TSX in the past decade.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reliable TSX Dividend Stocks of the 2010-2019 Decade

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Fortis stock, Imperial Oil stock, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners stock are safe choices for risk-averse investors wishing for steady dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Buying Just 1 House in 2020: Buy All of Them Instead With This REIT ETF

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are advantages in investing in REIT ETFS like Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF than buying a physical…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, the Market Will Crash: Is Your RRSP Ready?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic is not the solution if a market crash is coming. Ready your RRSP by investing in the Enbridge stock…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 Invested in Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in 2019 Would be Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An investment of as low as $10,000 in the Shopify stock produced gains of nearly176% in 2019. This tech stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Make Your Money Last Longer With These 3 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Montreal stock, Canadian Utilities stock, and Algonquin Power stock are the proven safety nets of retirees needing…

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Dividend Stocks

Prep Your RRSP, Because 1 Major Mistake Can Be Penalized by the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RRSP is an ideal for retirees. Resist making early withdrawals to avoid tax penalties. Instead, grow your retirement savings…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Shareholders Block Encana’s (TSX:ECA) Move to the U.S. in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Encana stock is tanking as it prepares to relocate to the U.S. Its performance is dismal in 2019 heading…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Users: Avoid the Same Massive Mistake as 43% of Canadians

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Are you making a huge TFSA error, like 43% of Canadians? Don't just save in your TFSA, but invest in…

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Bank Stocks

How Much Income Will You Have in Retirement? 3 Easy Steps to Get You Started

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement can be complicated, and figuring out your income sources can be an annoyance. Look at your CPP, work pension,…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Parents: The RESP Guarantees $7,200 “Free” Money for Your Children

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RESP is the best way to save for your child's education. Invest in TD stock to unlock the power…

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Dividend Stocks

Journey to Wealth: 3 Dividend Stocks for Retirement Planners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Anyone looking ahead to retirement can start the journey to wealth by investing in the Bank of Montreal stock, BCE…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $37,500 Invested in This 8.32% Dividend Stock Pays $3,120 Per Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

BTB stock is a top-notch REIT that pays one of the highest dividends in the real estate sector. It’s an…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Buying a House: These 3 REITs Are Way Less Complicated

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can earn like the investors with rental properties through REITs. Choice Properties stock, Northview Apartment stock, and NorthWest Healthcare…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Soon? Then Follow This 3-Step Checklist

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can’t decide on retirement unless you pass the readiness checklist. Also, have investments in dividend payers Toronto-Dominion stock and…

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Energy Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 TFSA Mistake That Could Land You in Deep Trouble

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users should watch out for Seven Generations stock and BlackBerry stock. Both have bright prospects in 2020. However, you…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 2 Reasons to Delay Your CPP Until 70

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank of Nova Scotia stock and TORC stock can provide the supplementary income if you decide to defer your CPP…

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