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As the RESP’s subscriber (the person who opened and contributed to the account), you may have questions about how to withdraw RESP funds and what the beneficiary (the…
Read more How to withdraw RESP funds – MoneySenseRESP contributions and withdrawals Registered education savings plans (RESPs) are used to save for a child’s post-secondary education. Contributing to an RESP can give you access to government…
Read more Year-end tax and financial planning considerations – MoneySenseThe perks of having an RESP The RESP was first introduced in 1974 as a tax-deferred savings vehicle for a child’s post-secondary education. While it’s typical for parents…
Read more RESPs 101: The RESP withdrawal rules – MoneySenseWhy open an RESP? Grants and tax-deferred growth The federal government introduced the RESP nearly 50 years ago to help families save for their kids’ post-secondary education. The…
Read more Is an RESP worth it? Yes, even if only for the government grants – MoneySenseWith that in mind, here’s a key date to circle on your calendar: Dec. 31. That’s the deadline for making RESP contributions to maximize government RESP grants each…
Read more ETFs and RESPs: It’s always a good time to invest in education – MoneySenseWhat is a family RESP? Canadians can choose from two types of RESPs: individual and family. Both are registered accounts, meaning that they’re registered with the federal government,…
Read more Top 5 questions about family RESPs – MoneySenseOnce you’ve opened an RESP for your (grand)child or (grand)children, though, what should you do with it? How often and how much to contribute to an RESP Ideally,…
Read more You opened an RESP—now what? – MoneySense
