BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Twine by John Hancock is partnering with USA TODAY SPORTS Active Alliance to become the Official Financial Services Partner of the California International Marathon, in a reflection of John Hancock's focus on healthy living and financial health. In addition, through this partnership, John Hancock, the longtime principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, is offering the Boston Bound Sweepstakes.

"We're excited to partner our new app, Twine, with USA TODAY SPORTS Active Alliance because we feel that physical health is just as important as financial health, and both are easier when taking the team approach," said Steven Dorval, Head of Digital Advice and Innovation, John Hancock.

"Just as having a running partner, coach, or nutritionist can be instrumental in reaching the finish line, having a partner with shared investment and savings goals can be essential to ensuring financial security. Enter Twine, unique to the market, that helps couples and families set financial goals and work together to achieve them," he added.

Bruce Revman, Commissioner of the USA TODAY SPORTS Active Alliance, agrees with this team approach.

"We are so pleased that John Hancock has selected the USA TODAY SPORTS Active Alliance and its network of Boston Marathon qualifiers to promote Twine, the first savings and investing app for two," said Revman. "Runners benefit in a number of ways from training with a partner – from increased motivation to ongoing support and encouragement to reach the finish, and now Twine brings a similar approach to investing."

John Hancock's Boston Bound Sweepstakes provides the chance to win an exclusive VIP trip for two to the 2018 Boston Marathon, including flight and two nights lodging, two finish line seats, two Marathon jackets and the opportunity to meet and go on a fun run with Boston Marathon champions Bill Rodgers and Meb Keflezighi. The winner could optionally choose free entry and travel to any other race in the USA TODAY SPORTS Active Alliance network. The sweepstakes is open until December 31, 2017. 

Individuals interested in "Boston Bound" are encouraged to visit the USA TODAY SPORTS Active Alliance booth at the California International Marathon expo, December 1-2, or by entering at https://www.johnhancock.com/twinebostonbound.html. 

Saving for goals together is hard. Twine makes it easier. 
Twine simplifies saving for major milestones like down payments, weddings, and vacations by allowing you to link accounts with your spouse to stay on track and reach your shared financial goals. Save in cash, or invest in portfolios customized for your situation while managing progress across all your goals from one dashboard.

Twine is now available in the iOS App Store. Download it today and start saving towards your goals, together. To learn more about Twine, visit Twine.com.

About John Hancock and Manulife
John Hancock is a division of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people achieve their dreams and aspirations by putting customers' needs first and providing the right advice and solutions. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were over $1 trillion (US$806 billion) as of September 30, 2017. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports approximately 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and college savings plans. We also offer advice through Signator, a network of independent financial advisors. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

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