Do you really need to put 20% down to buy a house? We've got the answer to this common question plus everything you need to know about mortgages as you begin your house hunt.

An emergency fund can help you plan for the unexpected. But what's a good amount? Plan to have 3 to 6 months worth of income at hand to cover living expenses in case of emergencies. Getting started can feel daunting, but even setting aside small amounts at first can help.

The first quarter (Q1) of 2023 was a rollercoaster ride for investors. Market volatility unfolded following U.S. and European banking turmoil, and interest rates and inflation climbed—evoking investor fears about financial stability.

Furnish your home financing strategy with some fundamental facts. Solutions For Financial Planning, Spring 2022*

[Manulife Investment Management] Managing duration risk is important for all portfolios, so we modeled duration risk in equities. We also shed some light on what tech layoffs mean (or don’t mean) for the wider economy. Finally, we explain why the Bank of Canada’s aggressive monetary tightening relative to its peers may not be enough to prevent a recession.

[Manulife Investment Management] The latest 2023 tax rate card puts the most up-to-date marginal tax rates and tax brackets by taxable income source, non-refundable tax credits, and much more all in one place. This reference card is designed to help you and your clients with tax planning for the 2023 calendar year.