Great Canadian icons: hockey, the canoe and the RESP.

Jun 27, 2018 | "Saving for education"

Happy Canada Day! Let’s all celebrate living in a country that values education.

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Stronger Together to Help Canadian Families Maximize Their Education Savings

Mar 29, 2018 | "Company News"

Knowledge First Financial and Heritage Education Funds: Stronger Together to Help Canadian Families Maximize Their Education Savings

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The Magic of Compound Growth

Nov 23, 2017 | "Saving for education"

The first snowfall of the season is one of the glories of living in the Canadian north. It is wonderful to see how the accumulation of snow turns the outdoors into a winter wonderland. Do you know how the ‘snowball effect’ works with your investments? It is the magic of compound growth that occurs when you put your money in an investment that delivers a return and then your earnings are re-invested.

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Post-secondary Education Savings is a Top Priority For Parents With Children Under 14

Nov 22, 2017 | "Saving for Education"

It’s Education Savings Week. A perfect opportunity to learn more about Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), available government grants, and what is top of mind for Canadian parents. The good news, more and more parents are looking to take advantage of government grants but there is room for improvement. Here’s what we know about trends and motivation for parents with young children and their post-secondary education goals.

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Watch for the Canada Learning Bond Letter

Nov 19, 2017

Did you know? The Government of Canada will contribute to a child’s RESP through the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) and yet – only 33% of eligible children have benefitted from this free money. That’s why, throughout the year, the government sends letters to a subset of eligible families who have not yet received CLB.

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