Do you ever have a legal obligation to pay RESP money back to your parents?
Barbara wonders what a time-out from her studies might mean for her Registered Education Savings Plan, and if the...
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RESP guide: Making the shift from saving for your child’s post-secondary education, to funding it
Parents may spend years contributing to registered education savings plans for their kids, but only realize when it’s time...
Financial priorities for the new year
January is a good time to review your investments, tax and debt management planning. Here’s how to get started.
Unconventional ways of investing in a family RESP
Surprise: a lump-sum contribution is likely to result in more money, even though you forgo government grants. Plus, reassurance...
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RESP investing for busy parents
Saving for your child’s post-secondary education—and taking advantage of government grants—is common sense. But many parents feel too overwhelmed...
Separation and divorce: How do we split up our investments?
When a relationship breaks down, there are tax implications arising from the division of investment assets.
The best ways to help kids financially
You don’t have to be rich to give children a good start in life. Here are six strategies to...
How to protect family RESPs from being raided
Morley is concerned about the education savings he’s putting aside for his son's twin boys. What happens if their...
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How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout
Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance payout. They’d like advice on how to prioritize RRSPs, TFSAs,...