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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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News

Canadian Dental Care Plan news: All age groups can now apply

As of May 29, Canadians of all ages can apply for dental care coverage. Find out if you’re eligible...

Canadian Dental Care Plan news: All age groups can now apply
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Education Money

Contributing to your grandchild’s RESPs: What grandparents need to know

Helping a grandchild pay for post-secondary education is a smart gift that keeps giving. Here’s how to maximize your...

Contributing to your grandchild’s RESPs: What grandparents need to know
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RESPs

What is the RESP contribution deadline?

An RESP can stay open for up to 35 years, but here’s why you still need to pay attention...

What is the RESP contribution deadline?

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Education Money

You opened an RESP—now what?

A registered education savings plan is the best way to save for a child’s education. Here’s how to use...

You opened an RESP—now what?
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Education Money

Reducing risk in an RESP: How to invest as your kid approaches college or university

An RESP’s investment mix should evolve over time. Here’s how to focus on growing and then preserving your savings...

Reducing risk in an RESP: How to invest as your kid approaches college or university
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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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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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