Why 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 – 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 – MoneySenseThe best way to save for school: Open an RESP Ideally, your grandchild or grandchildren will have an RESP. Perhaps your own kids have already opened one for…
Read more Contributing to your grandchild’s RESPs: What grandparents need to know – MoneySenseFirst, a quick refresher on these registered accounts: RESPs provide a tax-advantaged way to invest in your children’s or grandchildren’s future education. Contributions to an RESP account and…
Read more Are RESP contributions tax-deductible? – 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? – MoneySenseTo maximize your savings and help to ensure your child has the funds they need when they go off to college or university, you’ll need to deposit yearly…
Read more What is the RESP contribution deadline? – MoneySense
