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The cost of not getting an education

Most people desire to see their children become well educated, and given the burden of financing post-secondary learning, it’s no wonder education planning and savings has become a staple of the financial planning and investment industry. Of course, the most popular method to save for education is the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). The benefits […]

By Jason M. Pereira |September 16, 2010

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The cost of not getting an education

Most people desire to see their children become well educated, and given the burden of financing post-secondary learning, it’s no wonder education planning and savings has become a staple of the financial planning and investment industry. Of course, the most popular method to save for education is the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). The benefits […]

By Jason M. Pereira |September 15, 2010

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Taking on the CRA

Once in a while, it’s refreshing to see a financial advisor take on the Canada Revenue Agency over business expenses and ultimately succeed — in getting at least some originally disallowed expenses permitted.

September 1, 2010

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The untapped potential of education savings

Any parent with children heading off to university knows that post-secondary education is an expensive business. This fall, students attending a first year arts program at a typical Canadian university can expect to pay upwards of $10,000 for tuition, fees, room and board. Now, take that first year cost, factor in inflation, multiply by four, […]

By Michelle Munro |August 27, 2010

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