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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

$5,000 Student Crisis Payment: Will It Get Extended Like CERB?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new Canada Student Service Grant pays up to $5,000 to students doing volunteer work. The amount is considerable enough…

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Dividend Stocks

$4,000 CERB Extra Given by CRA: Will You Get it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB extension is a breathing spell for Canadians preparing to return to work or actively looking for jobs. For…

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Investing

Uh Oh! Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Still in Hot Water

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock won’t be developing an uptrend anytime soon. Rebuilding, transformation, and recovery will take no less than…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Holding Onto These 2 Super TSX Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett broke his “American only” rule in favour of a pair of super TSX stocks. By his standards, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Stock Market Insanely Disconnected From Reality?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s a bit strange to see the stock market advancing despite a weakening economy. Anyhow, the Jamieson Wellness stock is…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Alarming Truths About Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users can’t expect a worry-free retirement if they are to depend on the CPP alone. A comprehensive retirement plan includes…

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Dividend Stocks

$4,000 CRA CERB Extended: Do You Qualify?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should be honest when applying for the CERB extension. The program is already a heavy burden to the economy.…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: Are We in the Eye of a Stock Market Tornado?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is playing cautious in 2020 because the aftershocks of the pandemic are still coming. Meanwhile, the Shopify stock…

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Tech Stocks

How to Check Your CRA Account for Any CERB Scams

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Taxpayers are advised to check their online CRA account to see if their direct deposit credentials have been changed by…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canada Shooting Itself in the Foot With the CRA’s CERB?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is extending CERB and burdening the economy with the additional spending of $17.9 billion. People looking for a more…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2020: Your Chance to Get Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Getting rich in the stock market crash 2020 is possible if you choose reliable dividend payers like the Fortis stock.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Slow Road to Recovery

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is losing steam again after obtaining $5.5 billion in fresh funds. Canada’s flag carrier will take…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Max Amount of OAS and CPP Pension You Can Get

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even if retirees receive the maximum OAS and CPP, chances of financial dislocation during retirement are high. The advice is…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, You Should Brace for a Second Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The market is not stable as it appears today. Market analysts see a brewing storm that could lead to a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Smart Reasons to Take Your CPP Pension at Age 60

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring at age 60 and claiming your CPP pension allows for more enjoyable years. Life will also be comfortable if…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Fast-Growing TSX Stock That Surged 33% in 2020 Q1

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Sustainable investing is trending. Investors are starting to pick pandemic-proof companies with positive impact on the world. The Boralex stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Lie About the $8,000 CERB: You Could Land in Jail

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t toy with the idea of lying to get the $8,000 CERB. A new law that will impose jail terms…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) Slashes Dividends by 55%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the 55% dividend cut, the Suncor stock remains a solid pick if you want exposure in the energy sector.…

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Dividend Stocks

190,000 Canadians Had to Pay Back the CRA CERB!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is correcting the flaw of the CERB program and getting back the erroneous payments. People should consider investing…

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Dividend Stocks

The $2,000 CERB Showcased the Best and Worst of Canadians

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s sad to see the worst side of Canadians who are defrauding the CERB program. The $12,000 is a big…

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Tech Stocks

2 Reasons Why Warren Buffett Might Be Washed Up

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If Warren Buffett is a washed-up investor, how come people are still watching his every move? However, growth stocks are…

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Dividend Stocks

$5,000 CRA CERB Penalty: Here’s How to Avoid it

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is preparing to impose penalties on CERB claimants who are abusing the program. If you want CERB-like income,…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Cheat the CRA: Your $2,000 CERB Can Get You Fined

| Christopher Liew, CFA

After being too lenient, the CRA is starting to focus on CERB cheaters. Fines are forthcoming if you’re attempting to…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Ways to Avoid the OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS benefit will have changes from time to time, but the OAS clawback will never go away. Retirees have…

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Dividend Stocks

In This Crazy Stock Market, 1 TSX Company Keeps Its Cool

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is showing signs of recovery despite the unsolved health crisis. Investors can stay defensive with the Fortis stock…

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Dividend Stocks

$400 Emergency GST Credit: Are You Eligible?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The GST credit may not be as big as other benefits, but it matters during a crisis. If you’re eligible,…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Is Way Too Careless With the $2,000 CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Evil-minded people and groups are taking advantage of the loose CERB mechanics. The CRA is starting to crack the whip.…

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close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Tech Stocks

Here’s Why Warren Buffett Called Himself “an Idiot”

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Oracle of Omaha called himself an idiot for not investing in the King of e-commerce before. Warren Buffett can…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Even Think About Retiring on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS and CPP won’t provide a high quality of life given the meagre amount. Retirees need to save and…

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Dividend Stocks

This Billionaire Bet It All on 2 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Billionaire Ryan Cohen has only two stock holdings which he continues to hold. The Empire stock and Metro stock, both…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) CEO Begs for Help

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is spiraling since securing fresh funds to cover the $1 billion losses in Q1 2020. Management…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement planning is the same, even in a pandemic, although the key is to ensure that your plan uses the…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much CPP Pension Will You Receive When You Retire?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP pension is insufficient, because not everyone gets to receive the maximum payout. Retirees need other sources of income…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Common TFSA and RRSP Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users of both the TFSA and RRSP should be aware of the purpose and rules regarding proper utilization. For the…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: GIS Will Increase to $5,000 on July 1: Do You Qualify?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The GIS enhancements are coming in July for Canadian seniors. Likewise, OAS pensioners with little capital to spare can invest…

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Dividend Stocks

$500 Emergency OAS and GIS Boost: Can You Get It?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian seniors receiving OAS and GIS benefits can look forward to a combined $500 one-time boost in July. Likewise, those…

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Dividend Stocks

$8,000 CRA CERB Increased to $12,000: Will It Become Permanent?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government is extending the program by eight weeks more, although recipients are hoping for CERB to become permanent…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Heavily Discounted Dividend Kings To Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Great-West Lifeco stock and the Royal Bank of Canada stock are your best buys in the pandemic. Both are…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Did 1 of These Things Wrong, the CRA Could Take Back Your $2,000 CERB

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CERB claimants who are eligible and did not do wrong are not in danger of returning the money to the…

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Dividend Stocks

Lost Some of Your Retirement Fund? Do These 3 Things

| Christopher Liew, CFA

People are losing some of their retirement fund due to the wild market fluctuations. However, when your portfolio is diversified…

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