The price of higher education in Canada is getting steeper annually. Tuition, books, housing, and costs of living also impose pressure on families. Early planning lowers risk. Parents who get started early are less stressed. If you are living in Canada, an Education Savings Plan allows you to cover costs and provides your child with … Read more
The best super visa travel insurance plan is not the cheapest one you can get online. It’s the one that strikes a balance for cost, coverage, and flexibility with what makes sense for your family. A lot of these additional costs can be eliminated if only you read the fine print and think about how … Read more
Setting the Stage Parents understand that education is not a cost — it’s an investment. And school fees, books, extracurriculars, tutoring — it adds up fast. But beyond the dollars, there’s the legal side: the obligations enshrined in laws and policies that determine how parents support their children’s learning from kindergarten to college. This article … Read more
“We planned for tuition. Not for everything else.” That’s what Ravi, a father of two high schoolers in Surrey, B.C., told us during a financial planning call. Like many parents, he thought saving for university just meant stashing away for tuition. But as his daughter entered her first year at a top Canadian university, he … Read more
An RESP is an investment vehicle created in Canada to allow parents to fund a savings plan for financing their children’s post-secondary education. The two most significant benefits and advantages of RESPs are government contributions and tax-free investment growth within the account. The catch about an RESP, however, is that withdrawal can be very cumbersome- … Read more
It is not easy navigating the education system when a parent has children who have special needs. In fact, under the Canadian Constitution, every child is granted the right to receive an education that best suits individual needs, including those of a child with a disability or special education needs. Still, such support carries a … Read more
The process of getting a visa to study in Canada can be overwhelming for some international students. On the other hand, the Student Direct Stream is a fast track to getting a study permit. The following blog describes what makes someone eligible for the SDS class, the benefits, and how to apply successfully. What is … Read more