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Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to? 

In addition to the Canada Child Benefit, most provinces offer support for low- and middle-income families. Here’s a guide...

Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to? 
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Education Money

RESP vs. RRSP and TFSA: What’s the best option for education savings?

Families saving for a child’s post-secondary education have more options than ever. With TFSAs, RRSPs and other accounts, does...

RESP vs. RRSP and TFSA: What’s the best option for education savings?
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RESPs

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?

Government grants are one of the biggest reasons why Canadians open registered education savings plans for their kids. Here’s...

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?
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Financial literacy

How do I teach my kid to save an allowance?

Kids learn their money habits, in large part, from their parents. Here’s how I’m helping my daughter learn to...

How do I teach my kid to save an allowance?

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Raising kids is expensive—here’s how to keep costs manageable

Anxious about the cost of having kids in Canada? Don’t get discouraged, experts say. Here’s how much raising children...

Raising kids is expensive—here’s how to keep costs manageable
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Budgeting

Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates in 2025

The Alberta Child and Family Benefit is a provincial financial assistance program. Learn who’s eligible for the ACFB...

Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates in 2025

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Who pays tax on cash gifts in Canada?

Want to give or loan money to your children? Here are the factors that determine who pays tax in...

Who pays tax on cash gifts in Canada?

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Tax and estate planning for joint accounts

Many Canadians have questions about how accounts are transferred upon death. Here’s how it works when assets are held...

Tax and estate planning for joint accounts

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CCB payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Child Benefit

Parents, here are the CCB payment dates for 2025, along with how much you can expect to receive each...

CCB payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Child Benefit

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