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Four reasons why a college education is so important
With the costs of a college education continuing to rise and the pandemic having forced so many schools into remote learning, it’s no surprise that many are questioning the value of a college degree. But here are four reasons why a college degree is still so important.
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How should investors approach the upcoming election?
Uncertainty typically spikes in the lead up to the U.S. election. Manulife Investment Management's macroeconomic team highlights themes that investors should be monitoring.
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Understanding how monetary and fiscal policies can work together
While the U.S. monetary and fiscal policy responses to the pandemic have been massive, further efforts on the fiscal side have stalled. We explore the differences between the two.
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Why mid caps may lead the way out of recession
Mid-cap value stocks may provide some diversification and opportunity for investors who want to participate in the U.S. postrecession recovery.
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Target-date funds: strategic and active management
While strategic management primarily dictates the glide-path process behind target-date funds, there are opportunities within market cycles to use active management.
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Inflation, inflation targeting, and your portfolio
Why does inflation matter for your portfolio? We review inflation basics, outline how Fed policy is designed to manage inflation, and address inflation's effects on the economy and markets.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic is changing sector ETF investing
Sector dispersion during the COVID-19 pandemic is creating some of the biggest opportunities and risks for ETF investors.
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Financial aid tips for those affected by the pandemic
Has COVID-19 or another event significantly affected your income? If you are getting ready to fill out FAFSA for your college-aged child, you may not get as much financial assistance as you need. Learn tips on what you can do to potentially get more aid.
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After the turnaround, where to? How to look at bonds now
While much of the bond-market value resulting from the pandemic-related selloff has been captured, portfolios can still pursue yield and value with solid bottom-up analysis.
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In focus: U.S. inflationary forces
Recessions aren't typically associated with inflationary pressures, but that's the environment we find ourselves in. Find out why.
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