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IAFE appoints head for 2013

Jim Virtue, president of PPI Solutions Inc, has been appointed chair of the Institute for Advanced Financial Education (IAFE) for 2013. “I am both honoured and excited to assume the role of chair for 2013,” says Virtue. “The previous board of trustees has done an excellent job in preparing the institute for dramatic growth in […]

November 30, 2012

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Faceoff: RESPs

Are they the best gift parents can give children, or are there better options?

By Kanupriya Vashisht |October 16, 2012

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Reel in education grants

Many people move to give their children access to better education. Yet depending on when those children immigrate, they may not be able to take advantage of the Canada Education Savings Grant.

By Melissa Shin |September 5, 2012

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RESPs: Just the facts

Lifetime contribution amount: $50,000 for RESPs opened after 2007 Annual contribution limit: None Maximum age to open: None. However, Canadian Education Savings Grants are only available to children until December 31 of the year the child turns 17. Canada Learning Bonds are available to age 21. Read: Making cash gifts “resp”onsible Duration: until December 31 […]

By Staff |September 1, 2012

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