‘Tis The Season To Give The Gift of Education

Dec 14, 2018 | "Saving for education"

‘Tis the season to give your child the gift of education. More than another toy or treat, an RESP is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Learn more

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Parents surprised by the projected costs of education

Nov 22, 2018 | "Saving for Education"

It’s Education Savings Week in Canada and many Canadian parents are thinking about the challenges of saving for their children’s post-secondary education.

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Canada Education Savings Grant – 20 years and growing

Nov 20, 2018 | "Saving for Education"

In 1998, the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) was announced to encourage early saving, by adding a 20% grant to savings (up to $500 annually or $7,200 lifetime).

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Watch for the Canada Learning Bond Letter

Nov 13, 2018 | "Saving for education"

To help low-income families get started with their education savings, the Government of Canada will make an initial deposit of $500 into an RESP. Additional contributions of $100 are automatically made to the RESP each year until the child turns 15 and no personal contributions to the RESP are required.

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Technology in the Classroom

Oct 2, 2018 | "Education Trends"

From iPads to interactive learning apps, “EdTech” (Education Technology) is coming to your child’s classroom and, as parents, you need to be ready. That means knowing more than what type of technology is being used; it means having an understanding of how your child is using it – and how you can best support them along the way.

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