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"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


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


Webinar - Getting a clearer picture of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Thursday, January 29, 2026
Will the CPP exist when I retire? When and how should I apply for it?
Join this webinar to get answers to your questions about this government program.
Manulife
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Saturday, January 17, 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 17, 20251 min read


Webinar - Taking the stress out of money - Wednesday, January 14, 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 16, 20251 min read


Webinar - Getting a clearer picture of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Thursday, January 15, 2026
Will the CPP exist when I retire? When and how should I apply for it?
Join this webinar to get answers to your questions about this government program.
Manulife
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Webinar - Getting a clearer picture of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Will the CPP exist when I retire? When and how should I apply for it?
Join this webinar to get answers to your questions about this government program.
Manulife
Dec 8, 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 - Taking the stress out of money - Saturday, November 29, 2025
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
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Corporate in-kind donating
As more and more corporates invest their retained earnings directly in various investment vehicles.
Sunil Heda
Oct 27, 20251 min read


U.S. estate tax exposure for Canadian residents who aren’t U.S. citizens
It’s relatively common knowledge that Canada doesn’t have an estate tax on a deceased individual’s assets.
Manulife Wealth
Oct 24, 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 - Estate planning basics—getting a head start on the future, Monday, September 15, 2025
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
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Webinar - Four common investing mistakes and how to avoid them - Friday, September 12, 2025
We all make mistakes even if we’d rather not. Are you worried about making a mistake with your 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
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Webinar - Estate planning basics—getting a head start on the future, Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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 Wealth
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Choosing a guardian for your child
Welcoming a new addition into your family is joyous – and it comes with the tremendous responsibility of ensuring your child is well cared
Manulife Wealth
Jul 25, 20251 min read
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