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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Savvy Maneuvers to Earn Cash During Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A retiree can be worry-free during retirement with both fixed-income investment and dividend stocks. The Fortis stock can be the…

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Successful Tech Stock Is a Must-Own in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The strong gains of the Kinaxis stock over the last five years and in 2019 should carry over into the…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income in 2020: 2 Proven Ways to Earn Money While You Sleep

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can be a consummate passive investor in 2020 and earn significantly from the high dividends that SmartCentres stock and…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency 2020: Avoid Painful RRSP Taxes From Early Withdrawal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

In order not to pay more taxes other than what is due, retirees should resist early withdrawal from their RRSPs.…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Ways You Can Dodge the 15% OAS Clawback in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Aside from deferring the CPP, retirees can maximize TFSA to avoid the OAS clawback in 2020. Dividend earnings from the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Buy Guide: 3 Stocks Set to Explode in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

AltaGas stock, Exchange Income stock, and Computer Modelling stock are good investment prospects for TFSA users. These stocks can deliver…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Here’s How You Can Increase Your CPP Payments by 42%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP payments increase by 42% if you defer receiving the benefits until age 70. Investing in Royal Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Yield Alert: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Just Increased Dividends by 10%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’re looking for the first stock buy in 2020, the Enbridge stock is a hands-down choice. The company is…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 1 Perfect Low-Risk, High-Yield Dividend Stock to Hold During a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Emera stock has historically proven its resiliency to survive a market crash. This is a must-buy stock for retirees looking…

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Energy Stocks

2019 Stock Losers: Can These 3 Disappointing Stocks Rebound in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It is not surprising the see poor performances and the sharp drop in prices of the Encana stock, SNC-Lavalin stock,…

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Path to retirement
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Protect Your OAS and Make $700/Month TFSA Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The dividends from high-yield equities like Northwest Healthcare stock and Power Financial stock can protect the OAS of retirees.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Could Double in 2020 If These 3 Things Happen

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There is much to be desired from the BlackBerry stock. If only the software company can start showing profits, a…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock Is All You Need for a Lifetime of Wealth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock is the obvious must-buy stock if you want a lifetime of wealth beginning in 2020.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Major TFSA Mistake Could Cost You Thousands

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Alacer Gold and Bellus Health stocks are showing strong earnings potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Your Retirement Fund Survive a 2020 Market Collapse?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A market crash in 2020 or the next shouldn’t drive to you panic if you have Royal Bank of Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Max Out Your CPP Pension Using 1 Simple Strategy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s a given that you can’t live off your pension. A simple strategy to max out your CPP is to…

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Dividend Stocks

$10,000 Invested in Enbridge (TSX:ENB) at the Start of 2019 Is Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock is a high-quality, income-producing asset that’s recommended for all types of investors. This pipeline giant is an…

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Investing

Forget Weed Stocks: This 1 Under-the-Radar Stock Gained 100.77% in 2019

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Profound Medical stock should be an exciting investment prospect in 2020. This healthcare company is introducing a new paradigm…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 3 Dividend Kings to Boost Your After-Tax income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Fiera stock, Alaris stock, and Inter Pipeline stock are the Dividend Kings for TFSA investors needing to boost after-tax…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Rookie RRSP Mistake to Avoid at All Costs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RRSP is available to Canadians for the purpose of investing and building retirement income. Bank of Nova Scotia stock…

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Profit dial turned up to maximum
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $33,500 in This 10.21% Dividend Stock Pays You $285/Month Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Boston Pizza Royalty Income Fund stock is a dividend monster that offers TFSA users the opportunity to earn significant…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Couple in Their 60s Lost Their Jobs and Faced a 31% Housing Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The story of the couple who suddenly lost jobs at 60, and with no retirement income should serve as a…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Buying a House: These 2 REITs Could Make You Richer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RioCan stock and Slate Retail stock are fast gaining popularity because the REITs offer the same benefits as investing…

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Dividend Stocks

In a Dangerous Market, Buy This 1 TFSA Super-Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The trade war may be over and the threat of recession has gone away. However, the return of a dangerous…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Earn $453/Year on Your New $6,000 TFSA Limit in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even with only $6,000 as the new TFSA limit for 2020, you can realize market-beating returns by using the money…

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Dividend Stocks

Ready to Retire? Make Sure You Tick the Boxes Off This 3-Step Checklist

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investment income is a determining factor to one that is considering retirement. Would-be retirees would have the confidence to decide…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Was Bet Against by Short-Sellers: Should You Do the Same?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Short-sellers predicted Canadian Tire stock would fall sharply, but it did not. The company should rise to the challenge of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Outlandish Dividend Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian Natural Resources stock, TransAlta Renewables stock, and Toronto Dominion stock offers both dividend growth and dividend safety to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2019 Year in Review: The Top 3 TSX Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Real Matters stock, Alacer Gold stock, and Silvercorp stock are not the most popular names on the TSX. All…

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Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers: 3 Reasons You’re Not Ready to Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Majority of baby boomers are not retiring due to insufficiency of retirement savings and investment income. It’s never too late…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency 2020: 1 Crucial TFSA Change You Must Be Aware of

| Christopher Liew, CFA

While the annual limit is unchanged at $6,000, the total accumulated contribution room will rise to $69,500 next year. To…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Time the Market: Buy These 3 Reliable Stocks Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

AltaGas Canada stock, Brookfield Renewable stock, and goeasy stock are top-performing dividend stocks. You simply buy the stocks without worrying…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock Could Triple in 2020 If These 3 Things Happen

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are wondering when the fog will clear for the Aurora stock. The largest cannabis producer needs to overcome serious…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Earn $113.50/Month in 2020 With These 3 Dividend Beasts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millennials with investments in Pembina stock, Exchange Income stock, and Savaria stock have the potential to earn consistent monthly income.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: The CRA Can Tax Your OAS Payments by 15%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

OAS payments are not tax exempt. The dividends from CIBC stock and BCE stock can be your counter-balance against the…

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Happy Retirement” on a road
Dividend Stocks

Do You Really Need $750,000 to Retire?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If Canadians really believe that you only need three-quarters of a million dollars to retire, you can invest in Laurentian…

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Top TSX Stock Picks of 2019

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock, Enbridge stock, and Fortis stock are my 3 top TSX stock picks of 2019. These same…

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Tech Stocks

1 Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Stock That Could Explode in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Expect Absolute Software stock to rise in prominence and value in 2020. The fight against cybercriminals will be more intense,…

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Dividend Stocks

Learn How This Millennial Saved $1 Million in 10 Years in 3 Simple Steps

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Saving $1 million in 10 years is hard to believe. The only way it could happen is to choose a…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: 1 CPP Pension Stock to Build Your Backup Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TORC stock is a CPP stock that you can choose to build your mini-pension plan. Aside from the generous dividend…

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