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Webinar - Tax planning strategies for your savings - Tuesday, March 10, 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 91 min read


Webinar - Internet scams—protect yourself and your money - Monday, March 9, 2026
We know they’re out there: an email that doesn’t sound quite right, a link that feels just a little shady, or a security alert about the password you used on that site.
Join this webinar to find out how to protect yourself online. Learn to spot the most common scams and get practical tips that can keep you and your money safe.
Manulife
Feb 91 min read


Webinar - Countdown to retirement - Wednesday, March 11, 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 91 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


Understanding Bond Pricing and Performance
Many investors consider bonds as relatively stable investments offering regular income and understand that they are a form of debt used by companies and governments.
PIMCO
Feb 41 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


Rising Interest Rates may Benefit Bonds
If there is one thing that makes bond investors nervous, it’s when interest rates rise. But rising rates aren’t always bad – there are several ways to navigate and benefit from rising rates.
PIMCO
Jan 301 min read


Leveraging Bonds for Portfolio Diversification
Investors include bonds in their investment portfolios for a range of reasons including income generation, capital preservation, capital appreciation and as a hedge against economic slowdown.
PIMCO
Jan 211 min read


Covered call ETFs: Why investors should tread carefully before buying into the hype
A covered call ETF is an exchange-traded fund that holds a portfolio of stocks and earns income by selling call options on those stocks. These funds are often marketed as attractive because they can generate income, reduce volatility, and give investors exposure to covered call strategies without needing to execute trades themselves.
Yahoo Finance
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


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


Staying patient and positioned for opportunity in the bond market
As markets react to the implementation of tariffs, bond yields have experienced significant volatility.
Manulife Securities
Nov 21, 20251 min read


What is a bond ladder?
Bond ladders are a popular fixed-income strategy known for their ability to provide a steady income stream while managing interest-rate risk.
Manulife Wealth
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Rolling returns: a better approach to evaluating investment performance?
Within the financial industry, investment performance is often evaluated using calendar year returns.
Manulife Wealth
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Webinar - Four common investing mistakes and how to avoid them - Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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.
Register now: Wednesday, December 10, 12:00 P.M., ET
Manulife
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Webinar - Four common investing mistakes and how to avoid them - Wednesday, December 3, 2025 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
We all make mistakes even if we’d rather not. Are you worried about making a mistake with your investment and money?
Manulife
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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
Oct 18, 20251 min read


Webinar - Shedding some light on government programs: Old Age Security (OAS) - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Webinar - Save or pay down debt? - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
When you have competing priorities, where do you put your money? Do you save for the future or get rid of your debt?
Join this webinar to learn about things that may affect your decisions and strategies to help you decide.
Manulife
Sep 22, 20251 min read
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