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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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Education Money

The top 5 questions about RESPs

What can an RESP be used for? What’s the best strategy for RESP withdrawals? Embark’s CEO answers these common...

The top 5 questions about RESPs
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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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My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

A Certified Financial Planner explains how RESP withdrawals and taxation can work for each of your children, regardless of...

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

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What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends up with unused...

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

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Student Money: How to pay for school and have a life—a guide for students and parents

Going to school is expensive—but so are extracurriculars. This financial guide covers how to pay for school, for both...

Student Money: How to pay for school and have a life—a guide for students and parents
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Financial aid guide for university and college students in Canada

Post-secondary education costs add up. The good news is that numerous grants, bursaries and loans are available to help...

Financial aid guide for university and college students in Canada
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School tax: What can you claim as a deduction on your annual income tax?

Post-secondary education is expensive, but you can cut the cost by taking advantage of these tax breaks.

School tax: What can you claim as a deduction on your annual income tax?

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What happens to an RESP for grandchildren when you die?

Opening an RESP is a great way to contribute to your grandchildren’s education costs. But what happens if you...

What happens to an RESP for grandchildren when you die?

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