Despite the intriguing opportunities in the U.S., many will think twice — given current market conditions
The Alberta-based firm is continuing to expand its reach into small-town Western Canada
Advisors dole out lower marks and make investment dealers pay for their involvement with the credit crisis
Having money at the right time can make a very difficult period much more bearable
The challenge for advisors is to educate investors on how to use the tax-free savings accounts
New entity will be, by far, the largest credit union in Alberta
Unlike other insurers that focus on fixed-income vehicles, Manulife has invested in a variety of asset classes
The combined entity would provide cost-effective services, and possibly fend off competition from B.C.-based CUs
Ottawa will also move forward on RDSPs and it plans to extend the existing capital gains tax exemption for publicly-traded securities