Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Investing in These 3 Stocks Now Could Make You a Millionaire Retiree

December 6, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Dreaming of becoming a millionaire retiree is nothing new. But the pipedream can become a reality when you invest in…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Simple Ways to Boost Your CPP Payments

December 5, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

You can easily boost your CPP payments with the Fiera Capital and Innergex stock. Both are high-dividend payers ideal for…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Much Money Canadians Between Age 35 and 44 Have

December 5, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Knowing the median net worth of Canada’s working class is helpful when planning for retirement. It can also help you…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Industry Titans That Are Smart Buys as 2019 Comes to an End

December 5, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Before the curtain closes on 2019, power up your portfolio with Imperial Oil stock and Telus stock. These two industry…

Dividend Stocks

4 Fantastic Stocks to Snatch Up Before 2020

December 4, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock, Parkland Fuel stock, Pembina stock, and Savaria stock are the suggested buys before 2020. These are four…

Dividend Stocks

2 Under-the-Radar Dividend Aristocrats With Multi-Decade Streaks

December 4, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

ATCO stock and Canadian Western stock are Dividend Aristocrats owing to the companies’ multi-decade streaks. Any one assures you of…

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Dividend Stocks

Reward Yourself With a Pay Raise Using 3 High-Dividend Payers

December 4, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

You won’t appreciate the benefits of dividend investing unless you invest in Exchange Income stock, Keyera stock, and Northview Apartment…

Dividend Stocks

1 Costly Mistake Could Ruin Your Careful Retirement Planning

December 3, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Many Canadians ruin their own retirement because of one grievous error. However, investing in CIBC stock is one of their…

Dividend Stocks

Scared of Losing Money Investing? 3 Ways to Soothe Your Fears

December 3, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Don't want to lose money investing? Look long term and invest in companies like Suncor stock and TD stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Really Need $1,000,000 to Retire?

December 3, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

You can combine Alaris Royalty stock, a dividend monster, and Inter Pipeline stock, a dividend machine, and be free of…

Dividend Stocks

3 “Forever” Assets That Will Provide a Lifetime of Dividends

December 2, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

BCE stock, Canadian Utilities stock, and BMO stock are for investors looking for a lifetime of dividends. These companies can…

Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Aristocrat Is All You Need to Supercharge Your TFSA or RRSP

December 2, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s not always true that you need more stocks to supercharge your TFSA and RRSP. Enbridge stock can be your…

Dividend Stocks

Prep Your TFSA, Because a Market Crash Could Wipe Out 50% of It

December 2, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A market crash can be contained to prevent the depletion of your TFSA balance. The Fortis stock is as a…

Investing

Worried About OAS Clawback? Here Are 2 Neat Tricks to Avoid the Claw

November 30, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Here are some excellent strategies for reducing your OAS clawback. Split income with a spouse, take RRSP income early, and…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Earn $1,056/Year in Tax-Free Income the Easy Way

November 30, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

You can earn a reasonable amount of after-tax income within your TFSA from Exco stock and TransAlta Renewable stock.

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Dividend Stocks

$25,000 Is All You Need to Earn $1,750/Year Using 2 Dividend Stocks

November 30, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Keg stock and Diversified stock are ideal for frugal investors. You only need minimal capital to purchase the royalty…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Must-Own Quality REITs for a Lifetime of Passive Income

November 29, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Choice Properties stock and the SmartCentres Stock are must-own REIT stocks. You start building a foundation for wealth with…

Dividend Stocks

Pension 101: 2 Little-Known Tricks to Reduce Your OAS Clawback

November 29, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Afraid of an OAS clawback? Use these two little-known tricks to reduce your exposure and invest in great investments like…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Bank Stock Is All You’ll Ever Need to Get Wealthy

November 29, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TD stock is what you need for long-term financial security. No bank is as impregnable as Toronto Dominion whether…

Dividend Stocks

Ready to Retire? If You Can’t Answer These 3 Questions, You Aren’t

November 28, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement planning is a tedious undertaking. Your plan should be foolproof and include the financial support from dividend payers like…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s 1 Awesome Trick to Max Out Your CPP Pension

November 28, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The best way to get the most out of your CPP is to time the withdrawal perfectly. If you have…

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Energy Stocks

2 Unreasonably Battered Stocks Primed for a Roaring Comeback in 2020

November 28, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Pason stock and Transcontinental stock are currently in a slump but are well-positioned to make a strong comeback in…

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Hate Taxes? Then Avoid These 2 Glaring TFSA Mistakes

November 27, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Negligence in managing the TFSA could result to payment of penalty taxes. Your overall returns from the dividend payouts of…

Dividend Stocks

Screaming Buys for the Holidays: 2 Stocks With Upsized Dividends

November 27, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If you want to be prosperous next year, the Rogers Sugar stock and Capital Power are the recommended buys this…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Get $1,339/Year Payback on Your $10,000 From This Dividend Stock

November 27, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can earn a massive payback from AHIP stock if the REIT can improve its financial condition and sustain…

Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Cash Flow in 2020 With a $7,937 Income Stream

November 26, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Chemtrade Logistics stock and Vermilion stock are suitable dividend payers if you want to have a bigger and growing passive…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s 1 Awesome Trick to Limit Your Losses During a Market Crash

November 26, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are tricks to cut losses in the stock market. But why make it complicated when you can invest in…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Stock Ranking: 3 Top Picks With Dividends up to 5%

November 26, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend stocks are best used in your TFSA. CIBC stock, Telus stock, and Canadian Utilities stock are three of my…

Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stock Collapse: Why Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Has the Best Chance of Survival

November 25, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Aphria stock seems to be the most viable marijuana stock today. Unfortunately, the ultra-high volatility of the cannabis sector…

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Investing

Your Money Would Have Multiplied By 350% Had You Bought This Stock 4 Years Ago

November 25, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

It is worth investing in the Air Canada stock before the price becomes expensive in 2020. The company is on…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Millionaire-Maker Plan That Could Make You Very Wealthy

November 25, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A million-maker plan requires high-quality and high-yield dividend stocks. You can amass a fortune and be very rich over time…

Dividend Stocks

Build a Multi-Million-Dollar Nest Egg From 3 High-Yield REIT Stocks

November 23, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

True North stock, Slate Retail stock, and Inovalis stock are high-yield REIT stocks that can possibly turn your meagre nest…

Bank Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Big TFSA Mistake Can Land You in Hot Water

November 23, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Don't risk getting taxed in your TFSA by the CRA. Avoid overtrading and invest in great companies like BMO stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Greedy and Earn $200/Month With 1 High-Yield Real Estate Stock

November 23, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Once in a while, it pays to be greedy, especially when you come across a high-yield dividend payer like Wall…

Dividend Stocks

Are You 40 With $0 in Savings? Follow 3 Easy Steps to Spark Your Earnings

November 22, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There’s no need to be uptight if you’re only starting to save at 40. High-dividend payers Whitecap stock, NorthWest Healthcare…

Dividend Stocks

3 Tremendous Reasons to Buy Pembina (TSX:PPL) Stock Today

November 22, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are stocks that you can delay buying, but not Pembina stock. The earlier you can invest in this prominent…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $10,000 in This 14.44% Dividend Stock Pays You $1,444/Year

November 21, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Vermilion stock is an attractive dividend stock today, because you have the opportunity to earn the highest possible passive income.

Dividend Stocks

You’re Not Crazy to Want to Retire at 55 Instead of 65

November 21, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

With a clear plan and resolve to retire early ahead of the typical retirement age, you can make it happen.…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $1,000,000 in Your TFSA? 1 Dividend Stock Is All You Need

November 21, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Your dream of retiring with $1,000,000 in your TFSA is achievable with a single stock investment.

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and Stash for the Winter

November 21, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Before holing up for winter, it would be good to re-balance your portfolio. Add BCE stock, Northland Power stock, and…

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