Viewpoints from Manulife John Hancock Investments
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Three reasons why you should consider applying for financial aid now
Your child is getting ready for college. The applications are in, and you're waiting for the acceptance letters to arrive. But have you completed the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)? Here's why it makes sense for most families to apply for financial aid.
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2026 Market Outlook: winning isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
2025 was a short-term investor’s dream, dominated by trend following, momentum trading, and lower-quality assets. In 2026, we see more opportunities for a thoughtful risk-managed strategy to add value to investor portfolios.
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Five myths about 529 education savings accounts
Although 529 education savings accounts have been around for nearly three decades, many parents saving for college or other education needs don’t understand a lot about them. Explore some of the more common myths.
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Four ways that a new federal law enhances 529 education savings accounts
A law enacted in July 2025, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, expands the options for families using 529 accounts to save for their children’s college and private school K–12 educations. We explore enhancements, including a higher annual contribution limit for K–12 costs, expansions of the education expense categories that account funds can cover, and a permanent extension of a 529 account rollover option.
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Why global government bond yields have risen
Government bond yields have been rising across the globe since markets returned to risk-on mode following early April’s surge in market volatility. We explore what’s driving yields higher and consider the implications for fixed-income investors.
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U.S. stocks falter, overseas stocks rally: start of a tectonic shift?
Last week's outperformance by non-U.S. stocks has many investors wondering if a new market trend has begun.
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Social Security Fairness Act: unpacking the new law’s impact on 3 million+ beneficiaries
A new federal law that’s expected to raise Social Security payments for as many as 3.2 million retirees is raising questions from beneficiaries about the impact they may see and creating an opening for financial professionals to fill the information gap.
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Tariffs and trade: three investment takeaways in the conflict’s opening round
The onset of the United States' tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China produced a highly fluid situation and elevated market volatility. Investors may wish to consider three current market dynamics and avoid overreacting to the back-and-forth of the daily news cycle.
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2025 outlook—resist turning up the volume
2024 was a great year for markets. Will that winning streak continue? Our market strategists share their market outlook for the year ahead.
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How might the U.S. elections influence markets?
Markets' initial reaction to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election has been very positive, but will the upbeat sentiment last? We take a closer look.
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