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It's time to spring clean your finances
Ah, spring. The snow recedes, the wind warms and positive change is the air
Manulife
Feb 61 min read


Webinar - Countdown to retirement - Saturday, March 7, 2026
Whether your retirement is miles away or just around the corner, it’s a major life event—a shift that will redefine you and your everyday.
Join this webinar to learn what you can do now to prepare. Discover the four milestones on the road to your retirement. And learn about the resources Manulife offers to help you get retirement ready.
Manulife
Feb 61 min read


Webinar - Tax planning strategies for your savings - Friday, March 6, 2026
Do you want to know more about how your savings can help you save money on taxes?
Join this webinar to learn practical tax planning tips and strategies. We go over how to avoid tax penalties, maximize deductions, and make the most of your savings.
Manulife
Feb 61 min read


Webinar - Four common investing mistakes and how to avoid them - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
We all make mistakes even if we’d rather not. Are you worried about making a mistake with your investment and money?
Join this webinar to learn four valuable lessons from four common investing mistakes. If you're new to investing, check out the getting started with investing webinar first.
Manulife
Feb 41 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Saturday, February 28, 2026
You have a goal in mind and you’ve started to save for it. With all the choices available to you, deciding how to invest your savings may seem difficult.
Join this webinar to learn the basics of investing and things to think about as you get started.
Manulife
Jan 281 min read


Webinar - Estate planning basics—getting a head start on the future, Thursday, February 26, 2026
There’s never a better time to start thinking about planning your estate than right now, no matter your age or where you are in your life journey. It can be tough to think about a future without you in it but getting started can be the hardest part.
Join this webinar to learn how valuable starting your estate planning can be. We’ll talk about how your estate plan can protect your loved ones, the things you’ve worked so hard to build, and even you.
Manulife
Jan 261 min read


How to account for inflation in your retirement planning
You can feel the effects of rising inflation in your wallet as you spend more for your everyday purchases
Manulife
Jan 231 min read


Webinar - Shedding some light on government programs: Old Age Security (OAS) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
How much can I expect from OAS? Who is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)?
Join this webinar to learn about these government programs, including when and how to receive them.
Manulife
Jan 211 min read


Webinar - RRSPs and TFSAs and you - Friday, February 20, 2026
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs)—what's the difference and how could they help you save money?
Join this webinar to learn what these plans are, how they’re different, and why you could think about both when you’re deciding how to save.
Manulife
Jan 191 min read


How much money do you need to retire in Canada?
Retirement happens sooner than you think. If you’re not sure how much money you’ll need to retire comfortably,
Manulife
Jan 191 min read


Webinar - RRSPs and TFSAs and you - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs)—what's the difference and how could they help you save money?
Join this webinar to learn what these plans are, how they’re different, and why you could think about both when you’re deciding how to save.
Manulife
Jan 161 min read


"It's a really smart, lazy intern": Experts warn against relying on AI for investment decisions
AI can be useful as a research and summary tool, but the idea that investors can delegate important financial decisions to it — at least in its current state — is misguided
Yahoo Finance
Jan 141 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Friday, February 6, 2026
You have a goal in mind and you’ve started to save for it. With all the choices available to you, deciding how to invest your savings may seem difficult.
Join this webinar to learn the basics of investing and things to think about as you get started.
Manulife
Jan 141 min read


Market Update Q4 2025
From tariffs to tensions, markets found a way to deliver
Sunil Heda
Jan 134 min read


Tax Characteristics of Segregated Fund Contracts
While their investment characteristics mean they are often compared to mutual funds, segregated funds have their own unique tax attributes that are important to understand.
BMO
Jan 121 min read


Webinar - Shedding some light on government programs: Old Age Security (OAS) - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
How much can I expect from OAS? Who is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)?
Join this webinar to learn about these government programs, including when and how to receive them.
Manulife
Jan 101 min read


Webinar - RRSPs and TFSAs and you - Monday, February 2, 2026
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs)—what's the difference and how could they help you save money?
Join this webinar to learn what these plans are, how they’re different, and why you could think about both when you’re deciding how to save.
Manulife
Jan 91 min read


Webinar - RRSPs and TFSAs and you - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs)—what's the difference and how could they help you save money?
Join this webinar to learn what these plans are, how they’re different, and why you could think about both when you’re deciding how to save.
Manulife
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
You have a goal in mind and you’ve started to save for it. With all the choices available to you, deciding how to invest your savings may seem difficult.
Join this webinar to learn the basics of investing and things to think about as you get started.
Manulife
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Webinar - Taking the stress out of money - Friday, January 23, 2026
As inflation and interest rates rise, our third annual stress, finances, and well-being survey found that many Canadian workers are under financial stress.
Join this webinar to learn about strategies you can use to help deal with financial stress in your life, including tips and tools that can help with budgeting, debt, and savings.
Manulife
Dec 22, 20251 min read
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