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Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher is a CFA Charterholder and a former financial advisor at RBC. He is the founder of Blueprint Financial, a Canadian financial planning company.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Max Amount of CPP Pension You Can Get in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users can receive the maximum payout if they contributed enough to the program. However, if you expect to receive…

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Dividend Stocks

$10,000 of This 7.9%-Yielding Stock Will Earn You $65 Per Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors who want exposure to the real estate sector can earn passive income from a high-yield dividend stock. MCAN…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Smartest Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have three excellent investment choices today. The smartest buys are Goodfood Market stock, Jamieson Wellness stock, and Imperial Oil.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Stocks You Can Purchase With $50

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An investment as little as $50 can compound and grow substantially over time. The Diversified Royalty stock and Canacol Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks for Retirees

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If Canadian retirees were to fill the shortfall of the CPP and OAS, their other income should be for life…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Be Flush With Cash From 1 Big Bank Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian big bank stocks are safe investments and pay quality dividends. However, the top-performing Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Absolute (TSX:ABT) or Docebo (TSX:DCBO): Which One Will Explode in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s tech sector is likely to see two new superstars in 2021. The Absolute Software stock and Docebo stock are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs Are Money Makers This Summer and Beyond

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should consider REITs for stable and income durability in the summer of 2021 and beyond. Slate Grocery stock, NorthWest…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

No Retirement Savings? Get on Track With 2 Safe Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t panic if you have no retirement savings yet. Save from every paycheck and invest the money to get you…

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Investing

1 Best Stock to Buy Right Now in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Movie exhibitors aren’t back in business fully because many theatres remain closed. The Cineplex stock has healthy gains thus far…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

2 Top Undervalued Stocks to Buy in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors could benefit two ways from two top undervalued TSX stocks. The share prices of the North West Company…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $700 to Spend? Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s continues its remarkable rally in 2021. Even if you only have $700 to spare, the money can generate…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) CEO: Ignore the Hype

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A safer alternative to overpriced and risky meme stocks is the BlackBerry stock. The technology company’s CEO would rather focus…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy in a Worst-Case Scenario

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX continues to trend upward to start Q3 2021. However, there are factors that could still trigger a market…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Should Heat Up During Summer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The summer of 2021 is an opportune time for Canadians to increase future savings through top growth stocks. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Should Heat Up During Summer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Summer of 2021 should be a good period to invest, as more businesses prepare to reopen. Lightspeed POS stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Rock-Steady Dividends for Life? Buy This 1 Bank Stock Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Intelligent investing is the call of the times. For rock-steady and life-long income, dividend pioneer Bank of Montreal stock should…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin & Meme Stocks: 2 TSX Tech Stocks Are Better Picks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Avoid investing in Bitcoin and meme stocks if you don’t have a high-risk appetite. Own the BlackBerry stock and Open…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Warning: Avoid These 5 Costly TFSA Mistakes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA has warnings for users regarding the proper handling of their TFSAs. Avoid costly mistakes and make the Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Coming Under Fire by China: Value Craters

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin could fall into a giant crater as the U.S. and China cracks the whip on the cryptocurrencies. Canadian investors…

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Tech Stocks

4 Reasons to NOT Buy Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Regular investors shouldn’t buy Bitcoin only because it might bring instant wealth. Capstone Mining stock is a better alternative if…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Could Be Cash Cows for Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada stock and Fortis stock have two things in common. Both are Dividend Aristocrats and cash cows.…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

2 Best Value Stocks to Buy in Canada Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Cogeco Communications stock and Suncor Energy stock should be in the radars of value investors. Both dividend payers are…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

2 Quality Stocks to Buy for Pricing Power and Lasting Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t mistake the Canadian Western Bank stock and Capital Power stock for second fiddles. Both stocks have pricing power and…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Reasons NOT to Start Your CPP at 60

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Barring extreme necessities, CPP users shouldn’t rush to start their pension payments at 60. Canadians can invest in the BCE…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Growth Stocks That Could Shoot Up

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should be excited with the buying opportunities on the TSX today. Corus Entertainment stock, Imperial Oil stock, and…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks With Enormous Growth Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The WELL Health Technologies stock and Docebo stock are exciting investments in 2021. Both have enormous growth potentials, given the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Super-Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy for Financial Stability

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income-oriented investors should prioritize dividend quality over yield. The Toronto-Dominion Bank stock, Emera stock, and Metro stock are the super-safe…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Baffling Reasons Housing Prices Are Going Parabolic

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The housing market is going berserk, as prices continue to rise at very a fast pace. Property investors are advised…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Ways to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire at 60

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The approach of the FIRE movement isn’t the traditional retirement timeline. Canadians have ways not to rush achieving financial independence…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Troubled Stocks to Buy if You Believe in Miracles

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 took its toll on RioCan stock and American Hotel Income Properties stock. You can still opt to invest in…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Double Again in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Alcanna stock and OrganiGram Holdings stock are the top picks right now. Market analysts are bullish and see the share…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Will Earn You $1,000 Monthly Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some high-yield dividend stocks pay monthly dividends instead of quarterly. Canadians can earn $1,000 per month from the Freehold Royalties…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Will it Explode Higher After Lockdowns Are Over?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are keenly looking out for stocks that will explode higher once lockdowns are over. Air Canada stock is one…

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs That Will Help You Build a Property Empire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can build a property empire without necessarily purchasing real estate properties. Invest in Dream Industrial stock and Summit…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Could Surpass Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify stock is already a legend in TSX’s tech sector. However, Kinaxis stock and Telus International are well positioned for…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

3 Great Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy Inexpensively

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market analysts don’t see the TSX’s rally in 2021 ending soon. For inexpensive, undervalued choices, the top picks are National…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Boost Your CPP and OAS Pension With 1 Simple Strategy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring Canadians can boost their CPP and OAS by taking advantage of both pensions’ delay incentive. You can also own…

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Dividend Stocks

Wise Money Tip: The $3.2 Trillion TSX Is the Market to Invest in Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The inflow of foreign money into the TSX indicates high investors’ confidence. For Canadians, Royal Bank of Canada stock remains…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in 2 Dividend Kings for Instant Pay Bumps in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend Kings are the best options to increase disposable income in 2021. Besides the high yield, Keyera stock and Exchange…

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