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April 28, 2026

More than 25% of Canadian parents won’t be able to afford kids’ postsecondary costs, survey finds

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March 10, 2026

Six tax strategies for new parents

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March 4, 2026

How this ‘bossy’ sister is making sure the kids get their piece of her father’s estate

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January 26, 2026

Is opening an RESP for yourself a smart tax move?

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January 7, 2026

How a retired accountant spent his frugal father’s inheritance meaningfully

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November 18, 2025

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It has been a golden age for RESPs. What will follow?

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November 14, 2025

financial facelift

Are these mid-30s newcomers on track to buy a detached home for their young family?

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November 2, 2025

Stop worrying about having too much money in your kids’ RESPs

Anita Bruinsma

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October 2, 2025

Four ways grandparents can support their grandkids – and it’s not just about giving money

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September 22, 2025

The pros and cons of using life insurance to fund education costs

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September 15, 2025

Should you open an individual or family RESP? The choice may not be as easy as it sounds

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September 14, 2025

opinion

Beyond RESPs, how else can we save for our children’s future?

Erin Bury

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September 12, 2025

financial facelift

How much can Halle and Hank, both 50, pay for their kids’ postgrad studies without risking their retirement?

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September 12, 2025

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When should clients close an RESP account?

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September 10, 2025

A bull’s-eye strategy to help parents save for their kids’ post-secondary education

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September 8, 2025

Why it’s crucial to include RESPs in an estate plan

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September 5, 2025

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What parents might not know about how RESPs can be used

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September 3, 2025

opinion

Layering RESPs into an intergenerational wealth plan

Christine Van Cauwenberghe

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September 2, 2025

Why age 15 is a turning point in a student’s RESP

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August 29, 2025

financial facelift

Can Luke, 56, afford to retire soon while paying for his kids’ education?

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August 17, 2025

opinion

When it comes to my children’s financial futures, I’m turning to a secret weapon: time

Erin Bury

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August 10, 2025

opinion

When parents divorce, RESP saving can get tricky

Anita Bruinsma

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May 2, 2025

investor clinic

Stay away from ‘sell in May,’ and the best way to make RESP withdrawals

John Heinzl

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April 30, 2025

opinion

How gifts, trusts and the lifelong learning plan can fund an education

Andrew Feindel

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April 21, 2025

How to protect your child’s RESP during market turmoil

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