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Start Saving Now for September: Your RESP Checklist Before the School Year Hits

  Canadian Money Brief · Family Finance September feels a long way off on July 1. That's exactly why now is the right time to look at your child's RESP — not in late August when the school supply list arrives and the grant math gets rushed. If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (or you've been meaning to open one), here's what to check right now, and why the calendar year — not the school year — is what actually matters. Why July, Not August The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) — the government's 20% match on RESP contributions — runs on the calendar year , not the school year. Grant room for 2026 resets on a January-to-December basis, and it doesn't carry any special "back to school" deadline. But summer is genuinely the best time to check your numbers, for three reasons: You still have six full months left in the year to top up if you're behind. Contributions made now have more time to grow before your child needs the money. You av...

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13 Essential Traits for Women to Succeed in Their Careers



Here are some tips to develop the traits  for women to Succeed in their Careers: 

 1. Confidence: Practice self-affirmation and positive self-talk. Set achievable                    goals and celebrate your accomplishments. Surround yourself with supportive             people who encourage you to be your best self. 

2. Resilience: Learn from your failures and mistakes. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivate a growth mindset and focus on the lessons learned from difficult experiences.

3. Adaptability: Be open to change and new experiences. Learn new skills and take on new challenges. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things.

4. Self-awareness: Reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Seek feedback from others to gain a better understanding of how you are perceived.

5. Empathy: Practice active listening and try to understand other people’s perspectives. Show compassion and kindness towards others. Volunteer or get involved in community service to develop your empathy skills.

6. Vision: Set long-term goals and create a plan to achieve them. Visualize your success and focus on the steps you need to take to get there.

7. Passion: Pursue activities that you are passionate about. Find ways to incorporate your passions into your work or career.

8. Perseverance: Stay committed to your goals even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Keep pushing forward and don’t give up on your dreams.

9. Courage: Take risks and be willing to fail. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it’s not the popular opinion.

10. Humility: Recognize that you don’t know everything and be open to learning from others. Admit when you make mistakes and take responsibility for your actions.

11.nCreativity: Embrace your creativity and find ways to express yourself through art, music, writing, or other creative outlets.

12. Authenticity: Be true to yourself and don’t try to be someone you’re not. Embrace your unique qualities and use them to your advantage.

13. Open-mindedness: Be open to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Challenge your own beliefs and biases by seeking out diverse viewpoints.


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