Proactive is key. Including a strategy for your children or grandchildren’s educational expenses is crucial to your overall financial plan.
Set financial goals and build wealth. These steps ensures we are asking the right questions, and your answers will guide us through the financial planning process.
An Education Savings Plan in Canada supports your child’s student education plan with tax benefits and CESG grants. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers tax-sheltered growth with a $50,000 maximum RESP contribution limit, while a TFSA provides additional savings for education in Ontario and beyond, reducing financial stress when tuition payments begin.
Combine RESP savings, TFSA contributions, and family gifting options to maximize grants and grow funds tax-efficiently.
It’s best to start as early as possible to take advantage of compounding returns, RESP grants, and long-term growth.
A solid education plan includes RESP contributions, CESG maximization, gifting options, and effective budgeting to meet education costs.
Peter Watson
Founder
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