Education Funding

Education planning for families of children with disabilities
You want the best for your disabled child – and that includes a post-secondary education to give them a strong start in their adult life – so you’ve probably already started saving for that day down the road when they’ll head off to college or university.  But, you might not be taking full advantage of the benefits of your RESP or have all the info you need to access other savings and grant options that can significantly add to your child’s education nest egg.  So here’s a quick rundown of the educational funding issues and options for disabled children...more
How to cover the rising cost of knowledge for your children
You want your children to succeed in life - and it is undeniable that a post-secondary education will help them get there; according to Statistics Canada¹, the average university graduate earns almost twice as much as someone who has a high school education...more
Accommodating your post-secondary student - does buying make sense?
Each year thousands of new high school graduates head off to other cities and towns for their post-secondary education. Some will stay with relatives; many will find accommodation in residence. You may be considering other options like renting or even purchasing a condo or house for your child...more
RESP withdrawal strategies that make the grade
The last photo has been taken, the cap and gown have been returned, the happy smiles of achievement have given way to anticipation and perhaps some nervousness about what the future will bring. Yes, your son or daughter has graduated from high school and soon they'll take the next big step in life by heading off to their first year of college or university. Fortunately, you've planned for this day by building an education fund in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)...more
Lifelong learning: investing in new skills for a new world
Change - that's the only constant in today's world. And it's why so many Canadians are changing the definition of education to include lifelong learning. For growing numbers of us, education is the only way to refresh existing skills, add new skills and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving work environment...more
Beyond RESPs: Further tax efficient savings strategies
You want the best for your child – and for plenty of powerful reasons, a college or university education is one of the best things you can do to give your child a great start in life. This is why you contribute to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child. However, when was the last time you checked to see how much of the total education bill your RESP will actually cover? Investors Group offers options to help what you’re saving match what you’ll need...more

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