RESPs are registered by the Government of Canada and through the Canada Educations Savings Grant (CESG) you can get up to $500 a year in government grants for a total of up to $7,200 (the government will match 20% of the first $2,500 contributed each year for eligible children), that’s free money in their account!
My husband and I opened an RESP for both of our boys right after they were born. We have been making regular contributions that go straight from our bank accounts to their RESP accounts along with the government’s 20% match using the RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan). I love not having to worry about it and checking their account statements every couple of months to see how quickly the money adds up.
Many times parents worry about not having enough money to contribute, but even small contributions add up quickly! Did you know that if you add $25 a week your contribution can grow to over $50,000 in 18 years? One of the major benefits of opening an RESP is the tax deferral. This means that interest income and investment growth earned within an RESP are not taxed as long as the funds remain in the plan. Any withdrawals from an RESP account are then taxed in the hands of the student, and that usually means they will pay little or no tax.
RBC makes it easy to open an RESP account. Meeting an RBC Advisor is a great first step, you can book an appointment with one here.
I hope that one day my children can decide to study any profession they choose, not having to worry about being able to afford their tuition and expenses, all thanks to their RESPs.
Disclosure: I am part of the RBC RESP Campaign with Influence Central and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.
18 Comments on “The Benefits of Opening an RESP For Your Child”
We opened one a week after our son was born!
Great information here, thanks!
one of the first things any parent should do when having a newborn is setting up a RESP. it makes too much sense not to.
RESP is so important! It helped me a lot when I went to school. Thanks for all the additional information
RESP gets more important every year with cost of school rising all the time.
Thanks for the information
Its good to start saving early,every year schooling is getting more costly
I believe that this is one of the easiest and smartest ways to save towards your children’s education.
Thanks you have posted some great information …
A hugely important investment in any child’s future; offers the most return, a better future, pursuit of a passion. The best gift any parent can give their child (after love).
RESPs are great and if you have a child with a disability, be sure to look into the RDSP as well!
I’m so happy we have started one and are making contributions. It’s a huge weight off of me.
My daughter has RESP’s for each of the kids (3) a great way to save for their education
We opened one when our son was a year old. It is a great idea.
It’s a good idea – even without a sweeps/contest/giveaway – so many people call you for photos clothes books to sell me. It’s a good idea but…
We opened RESPs when our kids were born and I’m amazed at how much they have grown.
Great info! Very important to plan ahead for your kids.
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