RESP

Case Study: Helping jittery clients with education plan

The parents opened an RESP in 2008 using globally balanced mutual funds, but when the market crashed, they lost 17%. The Chois needed to know the money would be there when their eldest reached university age. Unwilling to wait for a rebound, they sold 40% of their mutual funds for cash.

By Alex Gillis |May 3, 2013

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Industry

Make tax time rewarding

Preparing your annual tax return can actually be a rewarding experience if you know how to take advantage of all the tax deductions and credits, says CIBC’s tax and estate planning expert, Jamie Golombek. “If you know where to look, preparing your taxes can be enjoyable as you find savings and ways to reduce your […]

By Staff |April 17, 2013

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Industry

B.C. proposing new education savings grant

The provincial government in British Columbia (B.C.) is proposing a new Training and Education Savings Grant, which aims to assist more families in saving for their children's post-secondary education.

By Staff |March 8, 2013

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Tax News

Faceoff: RESPs

Are they the best gift parents can give children, or are there better options?

By Kanupriya Vashisht |October 16, 2012

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Back to school financial tips for students

Students are set to head off to college and university with many valuables, but are they prepared for the financial risks? Read: Teens need money smarts Breaking and entering, as well as theft of valuables up to $5,000, accounted for 60% of police-reported property crime in 2011, finds Statistics Canada. The most common stolen items […]

By Suzanne Sharma |September 4, 2012

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RESPs: Just the facts

Lifetime contribution amount: $50,000 for RESPs opened after 2007 Annual contribution limit: None Maximum age to open: None. However, Canadian Education Savings Grants are only available to children until December 31 of the year the child turns 17. Canada Learning Bonds are available to age 21. Read: Making cash gifts “resp”onsible Duration: until December 31 […]

By Staff |September 1, 2012

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Small business dilemma: Save or invest

It’s not just individuals who are failing to plan and prepare for their retirement. Canadian business owners are no better, having to choose between investing in business or saving for a comfortable retirement, according to a BMO Financial Group study. Squeezed between slippery economic conditions and falling profit margins, almost half (49%) of those owning […]

By Vikram Barhat |January 23, 2012