Why Education Planning Is Becoming A Core Estate Concern Some traditional estate planning topics in Canada have been property, retirement accounts, and business. Funding of education, however, is becoming more of a discussion in long-term planning. The increased post-secondary expenses have placed early and planned saving more than ever before. Statistics Canada found that average … Read more
With the number of plans and their deadlines, this makes the management of saving for your child’s education in the future feel like a daunting task. One of the popular options for Canadians is the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Getting to know the ins and outs of this vehicle of savings, in particular, the … Read more
Introduction: Why Resp Tax Clarity Matters More Than Ever Education in Canada has been increasing at a rate that is growing above the general inflation, and long-term planning is not a luxury but must be practiced. Statistics Canada notes that the average undergraduate tuition fees in Canada have been on a steady rise over the … Read more
“I just moved to Canada for school and didn’t know where to start — everyone kept asking me to open a bank account, but no one told me what to look for.” That’s a common story. Every year, thousands of new students from different parts of the world arrive in Canada, full of ambition but … Read more
In Canada, saving to attend post-secondary education has been transformed into a financial need rather than a desirable or a nice thing to do. Tuition, housing, books, technology, and day-to-day living expenses have all steadily risen, and families are currently paying education fees that can be compared to the cost of a down payment on … Read more
In Canada, bringing up a baby means dreaming big and spending bigger. In Canada, the average cost of a year’s university tuition is approximately $7,500 CAD (varies by province and program) – and that doesn’t include room and board, books, or food. When you add it all up, costs can easily exceed $80,000 for a … Read more
Canadian families no longer have to look at economic uncertainty as a once-in-a-while disruption, but it has now entered the daily financial decision-making process. The inflation has transformed household budgets, the cycles of interest rates have become costlier to borrowers, and the price of higher education has only been increasing progressively. The average undergraduate tuition … Read more
Canadian students are facing a change in financial environment at a rate that is much higher than what most families anticipated. Tuition fees are ever-increasing, student accommodation has become more competitive, and the cost of daily living puts a massive strain on the youth who are in the process of starting their financial lives. Statistics … Read more
The best public programs in the world support saving towards the education of a child in Canada, but despite that, many families either misinterpret them or do not capitalize on these programs. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that billions of dollars in education benefits are not being claimed annually due to the lack … Read more
Education Savings Info Day has expanded significantly in a short period of time as a result of a rising number of Canadian families wanting to know exactly how to prepare for the costs of their children’s post-secondary education. Fees for tuition, books, housing, and transportation are going up everywhere in the country, making it necessary … Read more