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Cleared for takeoff: seeking income opportunities in airport municipal bonds

Airport projects can present some of the most attractive opportunities in today’s municipal bond market, thanks to tailwinds that point to strong growth prospects for U.S. airports.

Dennis DiCicco, Associate Portfolio Manager and Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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January 3, 2019

Dennis DiCicco, Associate Portfolio Manager and Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Top searched finance terms of 2018

Year-end lists can contain insight for investors when thinking about the year ahead. We present the top searched-for finance-related terms in 2018.

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December 19, 2018

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What makes ETFs tax efficient?

ETFs may offer some advantages for tax-sensitive investors. We take a look under the hood of this investment vehicle to explain why these advantages are there.

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September 27, 2018

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Making the most of tax-loss harvesting entering year-end 2018

The new tax law and the likelihood of full-year equity market gains present a wealth of opportunities for tax-efficient investing. We explore tax-loss harvesting for year-end 2018.

Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, Head of U.S. Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments

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September 17, 2018

Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, Head of U.S. Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments
How low can they go? Weighing the outlook for credit spreads after tax reform

Corporate bond valuations are already tight. With companies poised to reap the benefits of tax reform, can credit spreads get even tighter? Take a closer look.

Thomas C. Goggins, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management

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February 8, 2018

Thomas C. Goggins, Senior Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Asset Management
Tax reform's earnings boost is far from uniform

The new tax law may result in market rotation in favor of sectors that stand to gain the most from lower corporate rates. Earnings are already being revised higher.

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments

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January 19, 2018

Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, Market Strategist at John Hancock Investments
The new tax law and your financial plan

Beyond the reductions in tax rates for corporations and individuals, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ushered in changes to a number of popular savings vehicles, which means now may be a good time to review your financial plan.

Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, Head of U.S. Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments

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January 17, 2018

Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, Head of U.S. Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments
How small-cap stocks may benefit from the new tax law

The recently passed tax law carries investment implications across sectors and capitalizations. Here's why we believe small caps stand to benefit in particular.

Bill Talbot, CFA, Head of U.S. Small Cap Equities at John Hancock Asset Management

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January 12, 2018

Bill Talbot, CFA, Head of U.S. Small Cap Equities at John Hancock Asset Management
Growing free cash flow: the key to sustainable equity shareholder yield

Some yield-oriented equity strategies focus on buying stocks with high dividend yields. However, the emphasis should be on dividend sustainability and growth; the shareholder-yield investor can’t simply “set it and forget it.”

Kera Van Valen, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners

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January 11, 2018

Kera Van Valen, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners
How is Social Security changing in 2018?

From cost-of-living adjustments to higher income thresholds, Social Security is changing next year. See how it affects you.

Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, Head of U.S. Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments

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December 15, 2017

Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, Head of U.S. Intermediary Distribution at John Hancock Investments

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