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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher is a CFA Charterholder and a former financial advisor at RBC.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Blueprint to Generate $3,695.48 in Yearly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The blueprint to generate yearly passive income in a TFSA is to maximize the contribution limits.

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy: 1 Canadian Stock That Hasn’t Been This Cheap in Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian stock with visible growth potential could be worth buying, notwithstanding its depressed price.

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Dividend Stocks

Claiming CPP Later Could Be a Smart Move for Canadians

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Claiming the CPP later is smart because a financial reward awaits each year past 65.

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Dividend Stocks

Maximize Your CPP: Boost Your Payouts by $2,530 a Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have proven ways to boost the average CPP payouts, including building a nest egg through a retirement account.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Pays $0.72 Per Share: Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian dividend stock attracts income-oriented investors because of its generous and dependable monthly payouts.

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Investing

2 Defence Stocks That Canadian Investors Should Keep an Eye on in November

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should keep an eye on two TSX stocks that could rise higher as global defence demand rises.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Seekers: Invest $10,000 for $59.75 Monthly Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Passive-income seekers can transform their money into monthly cash flow streams through dividend investing.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield Canadian stocks are the best buys today, especially for TFSA investors.

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Stock Market

The 3 Most Popular Stocks on The TSX Today: Do You Own Them?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The heavy trading volume of three TSX stocks indicate they are popular with Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat The TSX With This Cash-Gushing Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income-focused investors can beat the TSX with one outperforming, high-yield dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’d Avoid in 2025 (and 1 I’d Buy)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two low-priced stocks are best avoided for now but a surging oil bellwether is a must-buy.

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Investing

2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $5,000 and Hold Long Term

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market conditions today are ideal for growth investing, and two rising stocks are no-brainer buys in November.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2025 and Beyond

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Dow Jones stocks are screaming buys but Canadians must hold them in an RRSP or RRIF to avoid paying…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks Soaring Higher With No Signs of Slowing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks continue to beat the market and could soar higher in an improving investment landscape.

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Tech Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are excellent choices for Canadians looking for exposure to significant AI players.

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Tech Stocks

A Few Years From Now, You’ll Wish You Bought This Undervalued Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-paying but undervalued tech stock is a buying opportunity for both income and growth investors.

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Energy Stocks

2 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two low-priced energy stocks can reward investors who have limited capital with far superior returns than expensive peers.

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Lucrative Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $35,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can build a lucrative passive-income portfolio with a small capital and a pair of dependable dividend payers.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 2,990 Shares of This Stock for $165.25/Month in Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield dividend stock can transform your investment into monthly passive income streams.

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Dividend Stocks

This Top TSX Dividend Stock Down 10.78% Is Ready for a Rebound

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rebound of an underperforming but top TSX dividend stock is coming due to a significant product diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

Transform a $5,000 TFSA Into a $50,000 Retirement Nest Egg

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a powerful tool that can grow a small investment into a substantial retirement nest egg over time.

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Dividend Stocks

The Perfect TFSA Stocks for Long-Term Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two industry heavyweights are perfect stock holdings in a TFSA for long-term money growth.

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Investing

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $5,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $5,000 investment in Canada’s low-priced but top growth stocks can more than double in 2024 and beyond.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Franco-Nevada Stock a Buy for its 1.06% Dividend Yield?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top gold stock with a modest yield is a buy for its lengthy dividend-growth streak.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s dividend pioneer and first dividend king are the best options for Canadians to create lasting generational wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Ready to Explode in Value

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These stocks in rate-sensitive sectors could seriously break out after the rate cut.

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Energy Stocks

Mattr Stock: Why Now Is the Time to Buy This Undervalued Gem

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top but undervalued growth stock is a buying opportunity today.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Maximize Your CPP Benefits and Boost Your Retirement Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians receiving the average CPP benefit have ways to augment the pension and boost retirement income.

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Energy Stocks

Watch $10,000 Turn Into $90,000 in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can use the TFSA to turn a small investment into a fortune over time.

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Energy Stocks

This Dividend Powerhouse Is a Better Buy Than Athabasca Oil Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-growth stock is an attractive investment option but a large-cap, dividend powerhouse is a better buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My 2 Favourite TSX Stocks to Buy for October

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-flying Canadian stocks are screaming buys right now.

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend payers are hot plays in Q4 2024 because their share prices tend to rise as interest rates fall. Investors…

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Tech Stocks

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can gain exposure to AI with minimal capital by investing in three domestic stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three price-friendly stocks are the smartest buys for income-focused investors today.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Utility Stocks to Buy Now for Stable Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Top Canadian utility stocks can provide stable returns and steady income streams for risk-averse investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Healthcare Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three outperforming healthcare stocks are strong buys with as little as $500 in capital.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Invest in these two high-growth stocks today and stay invested for the next 20 years.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in Canada?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield Canadian stocks are attractive for income investors but could be riskier than other dividend payers.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Make $300 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Making $300 per month in tax-free income is doable with regular TFSA contributions and a high-yield dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Affordable Dividend Stocks That Pay Cash Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three price-friendly, small-cap stocks pay generous cash dividends every month.

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