5 RESP Kitchener tips every parent should know
You may know the basics about the RESP Kitchener (or Registered Education Savings Plan), but there are also advanced ways to get the most out of them that few parents know about. Families could miss out on as much as $4.6 billion in education grants in their children’s lifetime if current participation and contribution rates continue. B.C. families have the opportunity to access a total of $8,400 in RESP grants per child. Lower-income families can access more ($10,400 per child), including $3,200 that requires no contribution in order to claim it. Here are five expert tips to help maximize your RESP Kitchener earnings: 1. Take advantage of the free money available While some grants require you to make contributions, you may be able to tap into up to $3,200 of free money through the Canada Learning Bond and British Columbia Training and Education Savings Grant, depending on your child’s age and your net family income. The only catch is that you must open an RESP. Get an ove...