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How do I save for my child's/grandchild's education?

What are some other ways to save for a child's education? Add to ...

People like Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) because of the government grants they get, but there are other ways to save for a child's education. These other options may work well for you if:

  • You don't like all the rules set by an RESP
  • You want to save more than the RESP lifetime limit of $50,000 for each child
  • You want to be able to defer tax while you save for a child's education.

You have three main choices:

Related contentInformal in-trust accounts

Living trust

Juvenile life insurance

Learn more about how these choices compare to RESPs.

Content in this section is provided in partnership with the Investor Education Fund, a non-profit organization promoting financial literacy to Canadians. To find out more go to GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca.

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